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By Chang Jae-soon WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The United States would be happy to meet with North Korea "anytime, anywhere" if the communist nation is ready to talk about giving up its nuclear program, Washington's chief envoy for the nuclear issu

By Chang Jae-soon WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The United States would be happy to meet with North Korea "anytime, anywhere" if the communist nation is ready to talk about giving up its nuclear program, Washington's chief envoy for the nuclear issu

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Former White House Asia director Evan Medeiros has been appointed a nonresident senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the think tank announced Tuesday. Medeiros, who stepped down from th

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Former White House Asia director Evan Medeiros has been appointed a nonresident senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the think tank announced Tuesday. Medeiros, who stepped down from th

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SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Leaders of rival parties failed to reach an agreement Tuesday on redrawing electoral districts for the next general elections in April. Chairmen and floor leaders of the ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Pol

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Leaders of rival parties failed to reach an agreement Tuesday on redrawing electoral districts for the next general elections in April. Chairmen and floor leaders of the ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Pol

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean golfer Bae Sang-moon will begin his mandatory military service next week, a source close to the PGA Tour player said Tuesday. Bae will report for basic training next Tuesday at a camp in Chuncheon, Gangwon Pr

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. streaming website Netflix has decided to cover all the expenses of "Okja," an upcoming film by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, his production studio said Tuesday. Netflix will invest US$50 million in the proj

(ATTN: UPDATES with more comments by Park) SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Park Geun-hye instructed officials Tuesday to quickly resolve the issue of former South Korean sex slaves for Japan's World War II soldiers. Park made the comment at a

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday cheered for those who are set to take crucial college entrance exams later this week. "You are the pillars of the Republic of Korea who will lead the era of unification," Park said in a

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean golfer Bae Sang-moon will begin his mandatory military service next week, a source close to the PGA Tour player said Tuesday. Bae will report for basic training next Tuesday at a camp in Chuncheon, Gangwon Pr

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. streaming website Netflix has decided to cover all the expenses of "Okja," an upcoming film by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, his production studio said Tuesday. Netflix will invest US$50 million in the proj

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Pianist Cho Seon-jin has received South Korea's top honor for young artists, the culture ministry said Tuesday. The 21-year-old was named one of the nine recipients of South Korea's young artist awards, the Ministry of Cu

(ATTN: UPDATES with more comments by Park) SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Park Geun-hye instructed officials Tuesday to quickly resolve the issue of former South Korean sex slaves for Japan's World War II soldiers. Park made the comment at a

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday cheered for those who are set to take crucial college entrance exams later this week. "You are the pillars of the Republic of Korea who will lead the era of unification," Park said in a

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Pianist Cho Seon-jin has received South Korea's top honor for young artists, the culture ministry said Tuesday. The 21-year-old was named one of the nine recipients of South Korea's young artist awards, the Ministry of Cu

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun bought an additional stake in the country's leading automaker on Tuesday as part of efforts to tighten his grip on the company and protect

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun bought an additional stake in the country's leading automaker on Tuesday as part of efforts to tighten his grip on the company and protect

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun bought an additional stake in the country's leading automaker on Tuesday as part of efforts to tighten his grip on the company and protect shareholders' value, the company said.

SEOUL/SEJONG, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister called on the National Assembly Tuesday to ratify a free trade deal with China within the year to prevent huge losses for businesses. In a meeting of economy-related ministers in Seou

(ATTN: ADDS player's comments at bottom) SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will look to extend their winning streak when they host underdog Myanmar in a World Cup qualifier this week. The 48th-ranked South Korea will face the 161st-ranked Mya

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (LEAD) Seoul shares dip 1.4 pct on Fed rate hike woes SEOUL -- South Korean stocks tumbled 1.44 percent Tuesday as investor sen

(ATTN: ADDS player's comments at bottom) SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will look to extend their winning streak when they host underdog Myanmar in a World Cup qualifier this week. The 48th-ranked South Korea will face the 161st-ranked Mya

SEOUL/SEJONG, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister called on the National Assembly Tuesday to ratify a free trade deal with China within the year to prevent huge losses for businesses. In a meeting of economy-related ministers in Seou