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(LEAD) Police attempt to raid Presidential Security Service in martial law probe

(ATTN: UPDATES with seizure of phones)SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they were trying to raid the Presidential Security Service (PSS) in connection with its alleged attempt to block investigators from executing a warrant to detain Presi
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(LEAD) Court postpones ruling on constitutionality of non-appointment of 9th justice

(ATTN: UPDATES with ruling's postponement; CHANGES headline)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court postponed its ruling Monday on the constitutionality of acting President Choi Sang-mok's decision to withhold the app
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Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday.-----------------■ (2nd LD) N. Korea condemns Rubio's 'rogue state' remarks in its 1st criticism against Trump gov'tSEOUL -- North Korea on Mond
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DP leader proposes trade committee to prepare for Trump tariffs

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Monday suggested creating a parliamentary special committee to address U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan amid concerns over a global trade war.Lee of the main oppositio
Seoul shares down nearly 3 pct late Mon. morning over Trump tariff woes

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SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks plummeted more than 2.8 percent late Monday morning on concerns over the United States' decision to impose high tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, potentially affecting South Korean bus
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Authorities launch joint probe into fire-destroyed Air Busan plane

BUSAN, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Authorities launched a joint investigation into a fire-destroyed Air Busan plane on Monday, a week after the plane caught fire at a South Korean airport shortly before takeoff, prompting passengers to make an emergency exit.
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(2nd LD) N. Korea condemns Rubio's 'rogue state' remarks in its 1st criticism against Trump gov't

(ATTN: UPDATES with Seoul's response in last 2 paras)SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling Pyongyang a "rogue state" and vowed powerful counteraction in its first off
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Chinese travel agency opens bookings for tours to N. Korea's Rason set for this month

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- A Chinese tour agency specializing in North Korean tours has opened bookings for travel programs to North Korea's northeastern city of Rason, scheduled for February through April, its website showed Monday.The "Ras
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Police attempt to raid Presidential Security Service in martial law probe

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they were trying to raid the Presidential Security Service (PSS) in connection with its alleged attempt to block investigators from executing a warrant to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol last month.The raid
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Cold spell hits despite onset of spring in lunar calendar

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- A cold spell gripped the nation Monday, which coincides with Ipchun, the onset of spring according to the lunar calendar, with temperatures falling 3 to 10 degrees nationwide below the 30-year average, the state weather agen
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Navy holds ceremony marking launch of new fleet command

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Navy held a ceremony on Monday to mark the establishment of a new fleet command aimed at better responding to North Korea's military threats at sea, officials said.On Saturday, the Navy officially launched the Republ
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Court to rule on constitutionality of non-appointment of 9th justice

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court is set to rule Monday on the constitutionality of acting President Choi Sang-mok's decision to withhold the appointment of a ninth justice to its bench.Choi appointed two justices
Seoul shares open sharply lower on Trump tariff woes

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SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday on concerns over the United States' decision to impose high tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, potentially affecting South Korean businesses operating there.
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N. Korea criticizes U.S. missile defense plan, vows to bolster nuke deterrence

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday criticized the Trump administration's plan to enhance missile defense for allied territories, vowing to advance its nuclear deterrence and other military capabilities in self-defense.The North Korea
Monday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul-2/-7Cloudy10Incheon-3/-6Cloudy20Suwon-2/-6Cloudy10Cheongju-1/-4Cloudy20Daejeon00/-4S
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(LEAD) N. Korea condemns Rubio's 'rogue state' remarks in its 1st criticism against Trump gov't

(ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES with more details throughout)SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling Pyongyang a "rogue state" and vowed powerful counteraction in its first of
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Feb. 3.Korean-language dailies-- Trump's 'trade war' begins (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Study suggests possible additional oil, gas reserves of up to 5.1
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N. Korea condemns Rubio's 'rogue state' remarks in its 1st criticism against Trump gov't

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Monday it will take powerful counteraction against the United States calling Pyongyang a "rogue state," issuing its first public criticism against the Trump administration.A spokesperson at North
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(URGENT) N. Korea warns of powerful action against U.S. over rogue state remarks, issuing 1st criticism against Trump gov't

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(LEAD) Search efforts continue overnight, but no trace of 2 missing crew members: Coast Guard

(ATTN: UPDATES with more information from para 6; CHANGES photo)JEJU, South Korea, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Coast Guard has yet to locate two missing crew members despite its continued search and rescue operations, officials said Sunday, o