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(2nd LD) Some N. Korean generals, troops in Russia might move to front line: spy agency

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 6, 12-15, photo)By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Some North Korean generals and troops sent to Russia to support Moscow's war in Ukraine might have moved to the battlefield zones, South Korea's spy agency
N. Korean artillery shells supplied to Russia appear to be 'poor' in quality: report

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SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean artillery shells provided to Russia in support of Moscow's war in Ukraine appear to be "poor" in quality, failing to hit targets and exploding at the wrong time, a report citing a Ukrainian mili
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(LEAD) Some N. Korean generals, troops in Russia might move to front line: spy agency

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 6-10, photo, byline)By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Some North Korean generals and troops sent to Russia to support Moscow's war in Ukraine might have moved to the battlefield zones, South Korea's spy age
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Some N. Korean generals, troops in Russia might move to front line: spy agency

(ATTN: CHANGES slug)SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Some North Korean generals and troops sent to Russia to support Moscow's war in Ukraine might have moved to the battlefield zones, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers Tuesday. The National In
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N. Korea beefing up security for Kim Jong-un due to assassination possibility: spy agency

By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been beefing up security for its leader Kim Jong-un due to fears of a possible assassination attempt, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers Tuesday.The National Intelligence Service (N
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(URGENT) Spy agency says N. Korea beefing up security for Kim Jong-un due to assassination possibility

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(URGENT) Spy agency says N. Korea ready to relaunch failed spy satellite with Russian technological cooperation

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(URGENT) S. Korea's spy agency says some N.K. troops deployed to Russia could move to front line

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BOK sees this year's growth slower than expected on slowing exports

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economic growth will be slower than earlier expected this year due to a slowdown in outbound shipments the central bank chief said Tuesday.Earlier, the Bank of Korea (BOK) had expected Asia's fourth-la
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EU's top diplomat to visit S. Korea next week: diplomatic sources

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The foreign policy chief of the European Union (EU) is expected to visit South Korea next week, diplomatic sources here said Tuesday, with discussions likely to address North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia.Josep B
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FSS seeks to help foreign nationals gain easy access to financial services

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said Tuesday it has issued promotional materials to help non-Korean residents gain easy access to financial services at local banks.The financial regulator has delivered the financial
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Busan-Bali flight route to launch this week as 1st long-haul service outside capital region

BUSAN, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- A direct flight route connecting South Korea's regional airport in Busan to Bali, Indonesia, is set to begin service this week as the first long-haul direct line outside the capital area, the city government said Tuesda
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(LEAD) Yoon says N. Korea's troop deployment in Russia constitutes security threats to S. Korea, world

(ATTN: ADDS details in last four paras)By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that North Korea's troop deployment in Russia constituted security threats to both South Korea and the world, denouncing what he
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S. Korea holds enforcers' summit with ASEAN, CIS to discuss competition policies

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The antitrust regulator said Tuesday it held a meeting with competition authorities of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to share policy experiences and discuss
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Army wraps up 1st overseas tank, howitzer drills in Qatar

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The Army said Tuesday it concluded its first overseas drills with tank and howitzer units in Qatar earlier this week, after it deployed some 100 troops to a desert training ground in the Middle Eastern country.The live-fire
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Yoon says N. Korea's troop deployment in Russia constitutes security threats to S. Korea, world

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that North Korea's troop deployment in Russia constituted security threats to both South Korea and the world, denouncing what he calls "illegal" military c
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(URGENT) Yoon says N. Korea-Russia military cooperation poses security threats

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S. Korea to upgrade ROKS Dokdo with new combat system, radar

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state-run arms procurement agency said Tuesday it has finalized a plan to upgrade the amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo with a new combat system and radar for enhanced defense capabilities.Under the plan
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(LEAD) N. Korean foreign minister departs for Russia amid troop dispatch

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout; CHANGES photo)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has departed for Russia for an official visit, the North's state media reported Tu
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S. Korea vows active response to U.S.' investment curbs on China

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The United States' planned restriction of investment in key technology sectors in China is expected to have a limited impact on the South Korean economy, but Seoul will closely analyze the measure and devise responses i