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Foreign workers in S. Korea hit 1 mln mark for 1st time

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The number of foreign nationals working in South Korea has reached a record high, surpassing the 1 million mark for the first time, with a majority of them employed at small and medium-sized enterprises, data
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Builders' sales increase for 3rd year to surpass record high 500 tln won in 2023

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Sales by South Korean construction companies rose for the third consecutive year in 2023, driven by an industry recovery following the pandemic, government data showed Tuesday.The combined revenue of local bui
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Joint investigation team attempts raid on presidential security service

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A joint investigation team was attempting to raid the office of the presidential security service Tuesday to seize material related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law.The raid targeted t
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(LEAD) S. Korea sanctions top N.K. military officers, missile developer involved in Russia's war against Ukraine

(ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS details from para 7)By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Tuesday it will impose sanctions on three top North Korean military officers and one missile developer believed to have been deployed to Russia
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(URGENT) Joint investigation team attempts raid on presidential security service

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S. Korea holds regular defense drills around Dokdo: source

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea conducted biannual defense drills near its easternmost islets of Dokdo earlier this week, a military source said, in what marked the sixth such exercise held under the current administration."T
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(Yonhap Interview) Hitejinro to consider overseas plant expansion, M&As depending on market demands

By Choi Kyong-aeSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Hitejinro Co., South Korea's leading beverage company, will consider building additional overseas plants or acquiring a local company for further expansion after fully establishing its first overseas pla
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(LEAD) Yoon's office sends back summons for questioning

(ATTN: UPDATES with summons' return; CHANGES headline; ADDS byline)By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A summons asking President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning over alleged insurrection was delivered to the presidential residence
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S. Korea sanctions top N.K. military officers, missile developer involved in Russia's war against Ukraine

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Tuesday it will impose sanctions on four North Korean individuals believed to have been deployed to Russia in support of its war against Ukraine, the first such sanctions designation since
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Gov't to front-load 75 pct of next year's state budget in H1

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The finance ministry said Tuesday that 75 percent of fiscal spending for 2025 will be allocated for implementation in the first half of the year to better support vulnerable populations.The Cabinet approved a
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S. Korea begins production of spy drones for N.K. surveillance

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has kicked off the production of the medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (MUAV), the arms procurement agency said Tuesday, in a move to help enhance the military's surveillance capabilities over North Ko
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Joint investigation team sends summons for Yoon's appearance to presidential residence

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A joint investigation team on Tuesday sent a summons to President Yoon Suk Yeol requesting his appearance for questioning over charges he incited an insurrection by declaring martial law.The summons was sent to the presiden
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(LEAD) Acting President Han vows to begin implementing 2025 budget on Jan. 1

(ATTN: ADDS details in last two paras)SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Han Duck-soo said Tuesday the government will work to implement the 2025 budget on the first day of next year to help stabilize the economy amid rising uncertainties at
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(URGENT) Joint investigation unit sends summons for Yoon's appearance to presidential residence

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Prosecution extends detention of ex-defense chief in martial law probe

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The detention period of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been extended until Dec. 28, the prosecution said Tuesday, as he has refused to cooperate in the investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 mart
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Acting President Han vows to begin implementing 2025 budget on Jan. 1

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Han Duck-soo said Tuesday the government will work to implement the 2025 budget on the first day of next year to help stabilize the economy amid rising uncertainties at home and abroad. Han called for the s
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(URGENT) S. Korea sanctions N. Korean generals allegedly involved in Russia's war against Ukraine

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(URGENT) Acting President Han vows to begin implementing 2025 budget on Jan. 1

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Police seek arrest warrant for ex-top military intelligence commander in martial law probe

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Police filed for a court warrant Tuesday to arrest a former chief of the Defense Intelligence Command as part of their widening investigation into the martial law imposition. Maj. Gen. Noh Sang-won is suspected of drafting
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(URGENT) Police seek arrest warrant for ex-top military intelligence commander in martial law probe

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