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Lee plants trees at Cheong Wa Dae to mark Arbor Day | Yonhap News Agency

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has planted trees at the presidential compound and his official residence to mark Arbor Day,...

Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz |...

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Sunday that the ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and their associated countries face...

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(LEAD) Lee vows all-out efforts to prevent Mideast war from escalating into bigger crisis for...

Lee made the pledge in his speech during a joint Easter service, saying he will do everything in his power to overcome the crisis sparked...

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(LEAD) New gov't app to allow victims to monitor stalkers' locations | Yonhap News Agency

OK (ATTN: ADDS background info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A new mobile application will allow stalking victims to track their...

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Renault eyes lineup expansion, bigger market share in S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Renault Group aims to expand its lineup, increase market share and accelerate electrification in South Korea, the French carmaker's...

New gov't app to allow victims to monitor stalkers' locations | Yonhap News Agency

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A new mobile application will allow stalking victims to track their stalkers' whereabouts, the justice ministry said Sunday, as...

Finance chief urges GCC nations to bolster supply chain cooperation | Yonhap News Agency

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol urged Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to strengthen cooperation to help stabilize energy and raw...

Son Heung-min records career-high 4 assists in LAFC victory | Yonhap News Agency

OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min was in the mood for sharing in the latest win by Los Angeles Football...

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Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message | Yonhap News Agency

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday expressed hope for peace and for overcoming uncertainty sparked by war in the...

Today in Korean history | Yonhap News Agency

OK April 6 1887 -- The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) sets up a government agency in charge of telegraph services. 1984 -- The Seoul Olympic Organizing...

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Samsung, Mistral AI discuss cooperation in AI memory sector | Yonhap News Agency

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Executives from Samsung Electronics Co. and French artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI discussed potential cooperation in the AI...

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Risky PF loans drop sharply in 2025: watchdog | Yonhap News Agency

OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Outstanding loans extended to risky real estate development projects dropped sharply last year via sell-offs or recapitalization, the financial...