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(LEAD) Top U.S. general nominee calls N. Korea 'immediate security challenge,' backs trilateral cooperation with Japan

(ATTN: ADDS photos; UPDATES with more remarks, details in paras 9-24; RECASTS throughout)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, April 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman described North Korea's nuclear
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Top U.S. general nominee calls N. Korea 'immediate security challenge,' backs trilateral cooperation with Japan

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, April 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman described North Korea's nuclear and missile programs as an "immediate security challenge" on Tuesday, while s
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China's top envoy to N. Korea visits cemetery of fallen Chinese troops during Korean War

SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- China's top envoy to Pyongyang visited the cemetery in an eastern North Korean province and paid his tribute to Chinese troops who fell during the 1950-53 Korean War to mark the 75th anniversary of their participation i
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(LEAD) Russia's party delegation arrives in N. Korea amid deepening bilateral cooperation

(ATTN: REWRITES lead; UPDATES with more info in paras 3-5)SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of Russia's Communist Party has arrived in North Korea, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, as both nations have been deepening cooperation in
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Trump says there's 'communication' with N.K. leader Kim

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, March 31 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday there is "communication" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un while noting he will "do something" on the recalcitrant regime "at som
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Russia's party delegation arrives in N. Korea amid deepening bilateral cooperation

SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of Russia's Communist Party has arrived in North Korea, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, amid preparations reportedly being under way for the North's leader Kim Jong-un to visit Russia this yea
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(LEAD) N. Korea holds 1st large-scale workshop of instructors for children's union

(ATTN: UPDATES with minor edits, official comments throughout)SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has hosted the first large-scale workshop of instructors for a nationwide children's union, emphasizing their role in fostering young people'
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N. Korea holds 1st large-scale gathering of instructors for children's union

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has hosted the first large-scale gathering of instructors for a nationwide children's union, emphasizing their role in fostering young people's loyalty to leader Kim Jong-un, state media reported Monday
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(4th LD) Firefighters combat wildfires in southeast areas after overnight reignition; death toll rises to 30

(ATTN: UPDATES with latest info in headline, throughout; ADDS photo)ANDONG, South Korea, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight Saturday before firefighters brought them back under control, accordin
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(3rd LD) Wildfires reignited in southeast areas overnight; death toll rises to 30

(ATTN: UPDATES with latest info in paras 10-12)ANDONG, South Korea, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said Saturday, adding firefighting helicopters were dispatched to extingu
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S. Korea to offer US$2 mln in humanitarian aid to Myanmar over disastrous quake

SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to offer humanitarian aid worth US$2 million to Myanmar to assist the country's people affected by the catastrophic quake earlier this week, Seoul's foreign ministry said Saturday."We decide
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(2nd LD) Wildfires reignited in southeast areas overnight; death toll rises to 30

(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES with latest info in last 6 paras)ANDONG, South Korea, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said Saturday, adding firefighting helicopters were di
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(LEAD) Wildfires reignited in southeast areas overnight: officials

(ATTN: UPDATES with latest info throughout)ANDONG, South Korea, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said Saturday, adding firefighting helicopters were dispatched to extinguish
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Wildfires reignited in southeast areas overnight: officials

ANDONG, South Korea, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said Saturday, and firefighting helicopters were dispatched to extinguish them.An official with Gyeongbuk Fire Service H
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on March 29.Korean-language dailies-- Worst-ever wildfires contained after 149 hours (Kookmin Daily)-- Main blazes of worst-ever wildfires put out after 149 hours
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Trump says he has not discussed Russia's purchase of weapons from N. Korea with Putin

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, March 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has not discussed Moscow's purchase of weapons from North Korea during his recent phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid continuing c
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.------------N. Korean drones unveiled this week likely use AI to identify, strike S. Korean, U.S. equipment: lawmakerSEOUL -- North Korean drones unveile
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------N. Korea reports on brisk preparations for school opening season in AprilSEOUL -- North Korea reported Friday that brisk preparations were un
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.-----------March 23 -- Captured N. Korean soldiers not bargaining chip for Ukraine: top envoy24 -- N. Korea slams S. Korea-U.S. military drills, threatens
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------S. Korea says will work for prompt repatriation of 2 N. Koreans found adrift near border SEOUL -- South Korea will work toward the prompt and safe repat