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Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai Heavy shortlisted for next-generation destroyer project

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co. and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. have been shortlisted as candidates to lead South Korea's next-generation Navy destroyer project, the industry ministry said Monday. The two companies have become fina
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Presidential office holds meeting to discuss Trump tariffs

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office held a meeting of senior officials to discuss ways to address U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on three of its biggest trading partners, a senior presidential official said Monday.Th
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S. Korea provides 4,000 tons of rice to typhoon-hit Philippines

HANOI, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has provided 4,000 tons of rice as aid to the Philippines, where a series of typhoons killed more than 100 people and flooded vast swathes of farmland last year, the Korean Embassy in the Southeast Asian nation s
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Appeals court upholds acquittal of Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Monday upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong in accounting fraud and other irregularities related to the controversial merger of two Samsung affiliates in 2015.The Seoul
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(URGENT) Appeals court upholds acquittal of Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case

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63 courthouse riot suspects under arrest: police

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- More than 60 people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in violence at the Seoul Western District Court last month during protests against the formal arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, police said.A police offic
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Yoon meets ruling party leaders at detention center

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Detained President Yoon Suk Yeol met with the leadership of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and urged them to unite together to "bring hope" for the youth and the people, officials said Monday.Yoon made the c
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(LEAD) Navy holds ceremony marking launch of new fleet command

(ATTN: ADDS remarks in paras 4-6, photo)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,
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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