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(URGENT) Special counsel summons ex-FM Cho for questioning in insurrection probe

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Torrential rain pounds S. Korea for 4th day; over 7,000 seek temporary shelters

SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Heavy rain continued to pound South Korea for the fourth straight day Saturday, leaving at least four people dead and forcing more than 7,000 people to evacuate their homes. Authorities warned that up to 250 millimeters of
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on July 19.Korean-language dailies-- 300 milliliters of rain expected in southern region over weekend (Kookmin Daily)-- Offices of 2 pro-Yoon lawmakers raided as p
Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul28/25Rain70Incheon27/24Rain60Suwon28/24Rain60Cheongju29/25Rain60Daejeon29/25Rain60
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(Yonhap Interview) U.S. official renews 'ironclad' security commitment, but calls on S. Korea to beef up its own defense

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. diplomat on Friday reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea, but called on the Asian ally to make the "highest-level" efforts to stre
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U.S. stresses commitment to combating maritime N.K. sanctions evasion activities

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to addressing maritime activities that evade sanctions against North Korea, as it co-hosted a maritime security conference in Cote d'Ivoire this
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(3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm 'strong' N.K. deterrence in high-level diplomatic talks

(ATTN: ADDS State Department's readout in paras 20-23; RECASTS dateline)By Kim Seung-yeonTOKYO/SEOUL/WASHINGTON, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan reaffirmed Friday the need to maintain "strong
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Lee's special envoy visits India, meets PM Modi

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's special envoy to India visited the country and met with its Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the foreign ministry said Friday.A team of special envoys led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum vis
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(5th LD) Court dismisses ex-President Yoon's petition against arrest

(ATTN: UPDATES with court's remark, details; RESTORES previous material)SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday dismissed former President Yoon Suk Yeol's petition against his arrest, keeping him in custody over his failed attempt to imp
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(4th LD) Court dismisses ex-President Yoon's petition against arrest

(ATTN: UPDATES with dismissal of petition; CHANGES headline)SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday dismissed former President Yoon Suk Yeol's petition against his arrest, keeping him in custody over his failed attempt to impose martial law.
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(URGENT) Court dismisses ex-President Yoon's petition against legality of his arrest

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N. Korea releases water from dam without prior notice

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be releasing water from a dam near the inter-Korean border without giving prior notice, the environment ministry said Friday.The ministry said satellite imagery from around noon showed the Imjin River
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(3rd LD) Court concludes hearing on legality of ex-President Yoon's arrest

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with hearing's conclusion, details; CHANGES headline)SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A court hearing on the legality of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest concluded Friday with Yoon personally making a case for his r
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(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm 'strong' N.K. deterrence in high-level diplomatic talks

(ATTN: UPDATES with outcome of talks with U.S.)By Kim Seung-yeonTOKYO/SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan reaffirmed Friday the need to maintain "strong" deterrence against North Korea&#
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Special counsel seeks arrest warrant for ex-Marine chief

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Special Prosecutor Lee Myeong-hyeon's team filed for an arrest warrant for former Marine Corps Commandant Kim Kye-hwan on Friday, in a widening investigation into allegations that then high-ranking officials intervened
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(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm 'strong' N.K. deterrence in high-level diplomatic talks

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES article with details from Seoul foreign ministry's release; ADDS photo)By Kim Seung-yeonTOKYO/SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan reaffirmed Friday the nee
S. Korean Bond Yields on Jul. 18, 2025

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Today (%)Previous Session(%)Change (BP)1-year TB2.3152.317-0.22-year TB2.4372.438-0.13-year TB2.4742.479-0.510-year TB2.8732.905-3.22-year MSB2.4342.444-1.03-year CB (AA-)2.9612.968-0.791-day CD2.5202.510+1.0(END)
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(LEAD) Seoul shares end lower on retail selling amid tariff worries

(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares closed lower Friday as investors remained cautious over U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea
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Unionized medical workers to stage massive walkout next week

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A nationwide labor union of medical workers said Friday it will stage a massive walkout next week to call for measures to expand public healthcare infrastructure and improve working conditions for medical professionals. The
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Lee holds meetings with heads of Hyundai Motor, LG

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held meetings with Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and discussed business and trade issues, the presidential office said Friday. Lee hosted a dinne