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(2nd LD) 4 killed, 6 injured, some 1,500 evacuated as wildfires ravage southeastern region

(ATTN: ADDS details in para 6) SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- At least four people were killed, six people were injured and some 1,500 people were evacuated as wildfires fueled by strong winds have scorched areas of the nation's southeastern region,
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(LEAD) N. Korea's new ambassador to Bulgaria takes up office: KCNA

(ATTN: ADDS KCNA's English-language report in para 3) SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new ambassador to Bulgaria has taken up office, the North's state media reported Sunday. North Korean Ambassador to Bulgaria Ri Hak-mu present
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Yoon offers condolences for wildfire victims

SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol offered his condolences Sunday for firefighters and government officials who were killed while battling wildfires. It marked Yoon's second public message after he was released from det
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(LEAD) 4 killed, 6 injured, some 1,500 evacuated as wildfires ravage southeastern region

(ATTN: UPDATES with official's remark in paras 4-5; ADDS photo) SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- At least four people were killed, six people were injured and some 1,500 people were evacuated as wildfires fueled by strong winds have scorched areas of
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4 killed, 6 injured, some 1,500 evacuated as wildfires ravage southeastern region

SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- At least four people were killed, six people were injured and some 1,500 people were evacuated as wildfires fueled by strong winds have scorched areas of the nation's southeastern region, disaster authorities said Sund
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Search under way for three S. Korean women missing during Grand Canyon trip

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22 (Yonhap) -- Three South Korean women have been missing for 10 days while traveling to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, prompting a search effort by local police, diplomats said. Contact has been lost with the three women, includin
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N. Korea's new ambassador to Bulgaria takes up office: KCNA

SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new ambassador to Bulgaria has taken up office, the North's state media reported Sunday. North Korean Ambassador to Bulgaria Ri Hak-mu presented a copy of credentials to Bulgaria's President Rumen
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N. Korean leader vows to 'invariably' support Russia's war against Ukraine

SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his willingness to "invariably" support Russia's war against Ukraine during his meeting with a top Russian security official, according to Pyongyang's stat
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(LEAD) U.S. reaffirms commitment to sanctions enforcement to limit N.K. ability to fund WMD, ballistic missile programs

(ATTN: RECASTS lead, 2nd para; ADDS more details in 3rd para)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States reaffirmed its commitment Friday to enforcing sanctions to limit North Korea's ability to bankroll its weapons programs
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U.S. reaffirms commitment to sanctions enforcement to limit N.K. ability to fund WMD, ballistic missile programs

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States reaffirmed its commitment Friday to enforcing sanctions to restrict North Korea's ability to bankroll its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, as it removed
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Ukraine to consult with S. Korea, int'l community over N. Korean POWs: top envoy

SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Ukraine's top envoy to Seoul said Friday his country will address the issue of North Korean soldiers being held in Kyiv through consultations with the international community, including South Korea, the unification min
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(4th LD) Russia's top security official discusses Ukraine, peninsula issues with N.K. leader: reports

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout)SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Russia's top security official met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Friday and discussed the war in Ukraine and other security issues, including the Korea
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(URGENT) Russia's top security official meets N. Korean leader Kim, delivers Putin's message: Sputnik

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(News Focus) Ukraine ceasefire, N.K. leader's trip to Moscow may top agenda for Shoigu-Kim meeting

SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Russia's top security official may discuss ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine and the North Korean leader's potential visit to Moscow during his talks with Kim Jong-un, experts said
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.------------Hundreds of injured Russian soldiers receive treatment in N. Korea: reportSEOUL -- Hundreds of injured Russian soldiers have undergone treatm
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------(4th LD) Russia's top security official arrives in N. Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un: reportsSEOUL -- Russia's Security Council S
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.-----------March 16 -- N. Korea's top diplomat meets Russia's vice foreign minister in PyongyangN. Korean leader visits site of major housing proje
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------2 N. Koreans aboard wooden boat discovered in S. Korean waters in early March: military officialsSEOUL -- Two North Koreans aboard a wooden boat driftin
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(3rd LD) Russia's top security official arrives in N. Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un: reports

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 1-4)SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in North Korea on Friday and was set to meet with leader Kim Jong-un, Russian and North Korean news outlets reported.
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(2nd LD) Russia's top security official arrives in N. Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un: report

(ATTN: UPDATES with background in last 4 paras)SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in North Korea on Friday and will meet with leader Kim Jong-un, Russia's news agency Tass reported.After his