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Acting President Choi orders efforts to make necessary improvements to airline system

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday directed the government to address necessary improvements to the airline operation system, as the country mourns a tragic plane crash that claimed 179 lives.Choi's
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N. Korean leader visits new coastal tourist zone, emphasizes advancing tourism

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new tourist zone along the country's east coast, stressing that the project is the "first big step" in advancing the country's tourism, state media reporte
Tuesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Tuesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul04/-3Sunny0Incheon02/-3Sunny0Suwon03/-3Sunny0Cheongju04/-2Sunny0Daejeon06/-2Sunny0C
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Jeju Air crash stokes fears of tarnished image for budget carriers

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- Concerns are mounting within the low-cost carrier (LCC) industry that the image of budget airlines could be tarnished in the wake of the recent Jeju Air crash, according to industry watchers Tuesday, with industry players f
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Captain found dead after car ferry capsizes off southwestern coast, 4 still missing

SEOSAN, South Korea, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The captain of a car ferry that capsized off the southwestern coast was found dead inside the ship, the Coast Guard said Tuesday.The captain was among five people who went missing after the vessel, presumed to
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(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim sends letter to Putin, vowing to further solidify military cooperation

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with KCNA's English-language report)By Park BoramSEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a New Year's letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, vowing to further solidify bilateral milit
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N. Korea's Kim sends letter to Putin, vowing to further solidify military cooperation

By Park BoramSEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a New Year's letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, vowing to further solidify bilateral military cooperation, the North's state media reported Tuesday.&qu
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 31.Korean-language dailies-- Investigators seek arrest warrant for Yoon in constitutional history first for sitting president (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Bird,
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(URGENT) 1 person found in state of cardiac arrest in car ferry capsizing

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(2nd LD) Car ferry capsizes off southwestern coast; 2 rescued, 5 missing

(ATTN: ADDS statement from acting president's office in last two paras; CHANGES photo)SEOSAN, South Korea, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- An 83-ton car ferry capsized off the southwestern coast Monday, leaving two rescued and five others missing, the Coast
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(LEAD) Car ferry capsizes off southwestern coast; 2 rescued, 5 missing

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with latest details; CHANGES photo)SEOSAN, South Korea, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- An 83-ton car ferry capsized off the southwestern coast Monday, leaving two rescued and five others missing, the Coast Guard
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Fishing boat capsizes off southwestern coast; 2 rescued, 5 missing

SEOSAN, South Korea, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- A fishing vessel capsized off the southwestern coast Monday, leaving two rescued and five others missing, the Coast Guard said. The vessel, carrying seven people, capsized at 6:35 p.m. in waters west of Seosan
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(LEAD) Vice FM asks new Chinese ambassador for his part in building better ties

(ATTN: ADDS details on China's foreign ministry's statement, working-level talks in last 6 paras) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun asked Chinese Ambassador-designate to South Korea Dai Bin
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(2nd LD) Seoul to inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in country following Jeju Air crash

(ATTN: UPDATES with latest details on safety inspections in paras 4-5)SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The government said Monday it plans to conduct a safety inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airlines following a Jeju Air Co.
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(LEAD) FM extends condolences to plane crash victims, including 2 Thai nationals

(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 4-5)SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul extended his condolences Monday to the victims of the deadly plane crash at Muan International Airport and their families, including two Thai victims."The
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Vice FM asks new Chinese ambassador for his part in building better ties

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun asked Chinese Ambassador-designate to South Korea Dai Bing on Monday to make efforts to help improve bilateral relations, Seoul's foreign ministry said. Kim ma
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(LEAD) S. Korea expresses deep condolences over Carter's death

(ATTN: ADDS details on gov't plan to send condolences in 6th para) SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government expressed deep condolences Monday over the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, saying his spirit and achievements i
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(News Focus) Questions raised on concrete mound at airport of Jeju Air crash

By Chae Yun-hwanMUAN, South Korea, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- Questions have grown over the existence of a concrete mound at the airport of the Jeju Air plane crash this week and whether its absence could have prevented the accident's high number of cas
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Seoul city to set up altar for plane crash victims, minimize year-end events

SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government said Monday it will set up a joint memorial altar for the victims of this week's Jeju Air plane crash and minimize or cancel year-end events during the national mourning period.The memorial alt
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(LEAD) S. Korean biz community joins mourning for Jeju Air crash, vows support for prevention efforts

(ATTN: ADDS new info in last 12 paras, new photos)SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean business community on Monday joined the nationwide mourning for the tragic airliner crash that claimed 179 lives, pledging all-out support for efforts to pr