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By Chang Jae-soon WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that South Korea and its fighter jet development project partner firm, Lockheed Martin, have the "necessary approvals" to proceed with the project, confirming it

By Chang Jae-soon WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that South Korea and its fighter jet development project partner firm, Lockheed Martin, have the "necessary approvals" to proceed with the project, confirming it

By Chang Jae-soon WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is a possible candidate for the deployment of a THAAD missile defense battery aimed at guarding against regional threats, primarily from North Korea, a top U.S. military commander was quoted

By Chang Jae-soon WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is a possible candidate for the deployment of a THAAD missile defense battery aimed at guarding against regional threats, primarily from North Korea, a top U.S. military commander was quoted

(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with comments by spokesman) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office expressed deep regret Wednesday over the parliament's failure to approve a set of bills meant to revitalize South Korea's economy and better cope w

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(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with comments by spokesman) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office expressed deep regret Wednesday over the parliament's failure to approve a set of bills meant to revitalize South Korea's economy and better cope w

(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with comments by spokesman) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office expressed deep regret Wednesday over the parliament's failure to approve a set of bills meant to revitalize South Korea's economy and better cope w

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 9-12) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Ruling and opposition lawmakers on Wednesday failed to reach an agreement to present business reform bills for a vote on the last day of the National Assembly's plenary session. The 10

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 9-12) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Ruling and opposition lawmakers on Wednesday failed to reach an agreement to present business reform bills for a vote on the last day of the National Assembly's plenary session. The 10

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 9-12) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Ruling and opposition lawmakers on Wednesday failed to reach an agreement to present business reform bills for a vote on the last day of the National Assembly's plenary session. The 10

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Wednesday he and his wife defected to the United States about two decades ago out of fear that they might be victimized in the struggle for power after the death of Kim's fathe

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Ruling and opposition lawmakers on Wednesday failed to reach an agreement to present business reform bills for a vote on the last day of the National Assembly's plenary session. The 100-day session wrapped up without the e

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Ruling and opposition lawmakers on Wednesday failed to reach an agreement to present business reform bills for a vote on the last day of the National Assembly's plenary session. The 100-day session wrapped up without the e

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Wednesday he and his wife defected to the United States about two decades ago out of fear that they might be victimized in the struggle for power after the death of Kim's fathe

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Ruling and opposition lawmakers on Wednesday failed to reach an agreement to present business reform bills for a vote on the last day of the National Assembly's plenary session. The 100-day session wrapped up without the e

(ATTN: ADDS quotes in paras 3-5, photo) BEIJING, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- A free trade agreement between South Korea and China will come into force on Dec. 20, officials said Wednesday, about six months after the two nations formally signed the deal aimed

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Police Wednesday postponed an operation to arrest the head of an umbrella labor union taking refuge at a major temple in downtown Seoul after being put on a police wanted list for leading violent rallies. The National Poli

(ATTN: ADDS comment by suspect's mother in 13-15 paras) TOKYO/SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Japanese police Wednesday arrested a South Korean man for a suspected bombing in a public restroom at a Tokyo war shrine last month, local media reported. The

(ATTN: ADDS quotes in paras 3-5, photo) BEIJING, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- A free trade agreement between South Korea and China will come into force on Dec. 20, officials said Wednesday, about six months after the two nations formally signed the deal aimed

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Police Wednesday postponed an operation to arrest the head of an umbrella labor union taking refuge at a major temple in downtown Seoul after being put on a police wanted list for leading violent rallies. The National Poli

(ATTN: ADDS comment by suspect's mother in 13-15 paras) TOKYO/SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Japanese police Wednesday arrested a South Korean man for a suspected bombing in a public restroom at a Tokyo war shrine last month, local media reported. The

(ATTN: ADDS quotes in paras 3-5, photo) BEIJING, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- A free trade agreement between South Korea and China will come into force on Dec. 20, officials said Wednesday, about six months after the two nations formally signed the deal aimed

(ATTN: ADDS more info in para 12-13) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest carmaker, launched the EQ900 flagship sedan Wednesday, targeting the global luxury vehicle market mostly dominated by German brands. The EQ900

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with chief delegates' names, other details; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The two Koreas on Wednesday named their chief delegates to this week's high-level talks amid keen interest in whether they will produce a