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Finance minister expects volatility in FX market to stabilize, hints at intervention if necessary

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Wednesday that recent volatility in the foreign exchange market triggered by the martial law debacle is expected to ease, emphasizing active intervention if necessary. The K
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Sullivan says democratic institutions in S. Korea are 'holding' despite martial law attempt

By Song Sang-ho and Cho Joon-hyungWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Tuesday that democratic institutions in South Korea are "holding" in the aftermath of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
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Parental leave declines for 1st time in 2023 amid falling marriages, childbirths

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korean workers taking parental leave fell for the first time in 2023, reflecting a broader decline in marriages and childbirths, data showed Wednesday.A total of 195,986 workers took or beg
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Constitutional Court orders Yoon to submit martial law decree, Cabinet meeting minutes

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court said Wednesday it has ordered President Yoon Suk Yeol to submit the martial law decree he issued on Dec. 3 as well as the minutes of two Cabinet meetings held before and after martial law was declar
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S. Korea to brace for possible resumption of U.S.-N.K. dialogue under Trump: FM Cho

By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will make sure it has plans in place to engage with the incoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, should stalled nuclear talks with North Korea resume, Seoul's top dip
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Sports body, Olympic training center raided over alleged misconduct by Korean Olympic chief

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- Police on Wednesday raided the office of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) and the national training center for Olympic athletes, as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct by the Korean Olympic chief.The
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Ex-military commander gives up on arrest warrant hearing

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of the Defense Intelligence Command (DIC) suspected of being involved in President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 martial law declaration has given up attending his arrest warrant hearing, police officials said W
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Yoon fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to appear before the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials on Wednesday, defying a summons for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law.Yo
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Navy receives 1st 3,600-ton frigate with enhanced anti-sub capabilities

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The Navy on Wednesday received its first 3,600-ton frigate with enhanced anti-submarine and anti-air capabilities, the state arms procurement agency said.A ceremony to mark the delivery of the ROKS Chungnam, nam
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Military to conduct defense drills against N.K. drones this week

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military said Wednesday it will carry out drills this week aimed at sharpening its response capabilities against potential North Korean drone infiltrations as part of efforts to deter provocations from Nort
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SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Wednesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul01/-6Sunny0Incheon00/-6Sunny0Suwon01/-7Sunny0Cheongju02/-4Sunny10Daejeon02/-5Clou
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Hundreds of N. Korean troops killed, wounded in battle with Ukrainian forces: reports

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- Hundreds of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian soldiers against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region have been killed or wounded, according to news reports that cited a U.S. military official. Reuters reported T
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SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 18.Korean-language dailies-- Ruling party attempts to block impeachment judgment in blatant defense of Yoon (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Ruling party 'all in
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N. Korean leader visits mausoleum to pay tribute to late father on 13th death anniv.

By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a mausoleum for his late father to mark the 13th anniversary of his death, the North's state media reported Wednesday.Kim paid tribute at the Kumsusan Palace o
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(Yonhap Interview) U.S. expert hopes Han to be 'source of stability,' foresees S. Korea's disadvantage in Trump engagement

By Song Sang-ho and Kim Dong-hyunWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A prominent U.S. expert has expressed his hope for Acting President Han Duck-soo to be a "source of stability" amid South Korea's political turmoil, but warned that abse
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U.N. Security Council to hold briefing on N.K.-Russia military cooperation

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold a briefing later this week to discuss North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Russia, amid growing concerns over North Korean troops' eng
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(LEAD) U.N. General Assembly adopts resolution on N. Korean human rights for 20th straight year

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 4-9)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution on North Korean human rights for the 20th consecutive year, calling for improvement in the reclusive
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U.N. General Assembly adopts resolution on N. Korean human rights for 20th straight year

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution on North Korean human rights for the 20th consecutive year, calling for improvement in the reclusive state's human rights record.The adoption
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U.S. sanctions 2 individuals, 1 entity involved in money laundering network to support N. Korea

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Tuesday sanctioned two individuals and one entity involved in a network that launders illicit funds generated by North Korean IT workers and cybercrime to support Pyongyang, the Trea
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold forum on countering N. Korea's illicit maritime activities

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States and Japan held a joint symposium on countering North Korea's illicit maritime activities in Singapore on Tuesday, the State Department said, as they strive to promote i