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(News Focus) U.S. raid at Hyundai-LG site triggers turmoil among Korean firms, shakes confidence in American projects

By Chang Dong-wooSEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The detention of more than 300 South Korean workers in a sweeping U.S. immigration raid is causing serious concerns among companies here, with many casting doubts over whether the United States remains a re
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Lee holds meeting with leaders of ruling, opposition parties

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday met with the leaders of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), as he seeks to create politics of solidarity and mutual benefit.Lee
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(2nd LD) Detained S. Koreans in Georgia expected to return home on voluntary basis: Seoul

(ATTN: ADDS ministry official's remarks in para 13, Trump's comments in paras 18-20)By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in the United States are likely to return home voluntarily in
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(LEAD) Gov't to inject 7 tln won more to spur investment from public institutions: finance chief

(ATTN: ADDS more info throughout)SEJONG, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday the government plans to inject an additional 7 trillion won (US$5.03 billion) by the end of this year to spur investment from public institutions,
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(LEAD) Detained S. Koreans in Georgia expected to return home on voluntary basis: Seoul

(ATTN: ADDS details from foreign ministry briefing throughout)By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in the United States are likely to return home voluntarily instead of facing deportation, a
S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Sep. 8, 2025

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[as of 11:30 am]Today (%)Previous Session(%)Change (BP)1-year TB2.2702.2700.02-year TB2.3972.402-0.53-year TB2.4522.460-0.810-year TB2.8452.855-1.02-year MSB2.4082.4080.03-year CB (AA-)2.9212.931-1.0(END)
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Seoul stocks trim earlier gains late Mon. morning on retail selling

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares pared earlier gains late Monday morning as retail investors sold stocks following weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data for August. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 4.69 points, or 0.1
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Gov't to inject 7 tln won more to spur investment from public institutions: finance chief

SEJONG, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday the government plans to inject an additional 7 trillion won (US$5.03 billion) by the end of this year to spur investment from public institutions, as part of efforts to revitalize
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Presidential office expects to keep positive relations with Japan after Ishiba decides to quit

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Monday it expects to maintain positive relations with Tokyo, after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided to resign over an election setback.South Korea and Japan "have reached a b
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Gov't holds meeting with Korean firms to discuss U.S. visa system following U.S. immigration crackdown

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government held an emergency meeting Monday with South Korean companies investing in the United States to discuss the visa system between the two countries following the arrest of some 300 Koreans by U.S. immigration au
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(LEAD) Ex-President Yoon absent from insurrection trial for 8th straight session

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 6-9)By Chae Yun-hwanSEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was absent from his insurrection trial for the eighth consecutive session Monday, prompting the court to proceed without him.Yoon
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)

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SEOUL, Sep. 8 (Yonhap) -- as posted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial news and information arm of Yonhap News Agency, at 11:00 a.m.TermToday (%)Previous Session (%)1-W2.502.501-M2.502.502-M2.502.503-M2.502.506-M2.542.5412-M2.532.53(END)
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Marines join U.S.-Indonesia military exercise for 1st time

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Marine Corps took part in a major military exercise jointly led by the United States and Indonesia, in what marked the South Korean Marines' first participation in the multinational drills, the armed service said Mo
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Seoul to host int'l mobility conference with OECD transport body in Seoul

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government will host an international mobility conference this week with the International Transport Forum (ITF), the transport governing body of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in Seou
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Ex-President Yoon absent from insurrection trial for 8th straight session

By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was absent from his insurrection trial for the eighth consecutive session Monday, prompting the court to proceed without him.Yoon has declined to appear at the trial at the Se
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Acting prosecution chief says 'deeply reflects' on prosecution's wrongdoings

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Acting Prosecutor General Noh Man-seok said Monday the prosecution "deeply reflects" on its wrongdoings, referring to the government's plan to dismantle the prosecution service.Noh made the remarks on his wa
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LIG Nex1 opens representative office in Europe

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- LIG Nex1 Co., a South Korean precision-guided missiles and weapons manufacturer, said Monday it has opened a representative office in Europe as part of its effort to strengthen its presence in the region.An opening ceremony
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Trump says U.S. has 'great' relationship with S. Korea despite Koreans detained in immigration raid

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States has a "great" relationship with South Korea despite some 300 Koreans detained in a recent immigration crackdown in Georgia, while noting t
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PM vows government's utmost respect for capital market

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited the country's main bourse operator Monday and promised the government's utmost respect for the capital market.Kim visited the Korea Exchange (KRX) office in Yeouido
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Defense ministry to commemorate 75th anniv. of U.N. Command

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry will hold a ceremony Monday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.N. Command (UNC) and honor the sacrifice of U.N. troops during the 1950-53 Korean War, the ministry said.The