Новости за 26.11.2016

(ATTN: ADDS details throughout, photos) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- A record number of protesters are set to gather in central Seoul on Saturday, as parliament takes steps to impeach President Park Geun-hye after state prosecutors a

(ATTN: CHANGES headline and lead; RECASTS throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Saturday summoned for questioning the sister of a key figure in the corruption scandal engulfing South Korea in the latest development relatin

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The sister of a key figure in the corruption scandal engulfing South Korea on Saturday appeared at the prosecutors' office for questioning, prosecutors said Saturday. Choi Soon-deuk is the elder sister of Choi Soon-sil, w

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Sunday it would contribute US$1 million to help Libya, which is suffering from a years-long civil war. Seoul plans to deliver the donation through the Libya stabilization fund created in April under a glo

Nov. 27 1598 -- A seven-year invasion of Korea by Japanese forces led by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi ends. The invasion seriously weakened Korea's Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). 1953 -- President Rhee Syng-man holds a summit with his Taiwanes

By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- A record number of protesters are set to gather in central Seoul on Saturday, as parliament takes steps to impeach President Park Geun-hye after state prosecutors accused her of being an accomplice in the

(ATTN: ADDS details throughout) SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a statement expressing "grave concerns" over North Korea's continued missile launches without forewarnings, the foreign ministry sai

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has solidified its No. 3 place in the world's new official baseball rankings, narrowing the gap with the United States, according to a related global organization on Saturday. The World Baseball Softball Confe

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a statement expressing "grave concerns" over North Korea's continued missile launches without forewarnings, the foreign ministry said Saturday. The statement was

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares will likely take a breather next week ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting early next month, local analysts said Saturday. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed

Investigators’ showdown Time to recoup credibility before public frustration crosses point of no return Citizens are closely watching the prosecution’s movements over its investigation into the Park Geun-hye scandal. The ongoing probe is offering

An ill-timed tax hike With the president facing criminal charges for corruption and the government and ruling party in a state of dysfunction, the opposition camp has decided to push for a corporate tax increase as a subsection in the bill for nex

President's privacy Park's personal life should not be an open book The media has been flooded with sensational reports over the private life of the scandal-ridden President Park Geun-hye. The reports have focused on a wide range of speculation

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 26. Korean-language dailies -- Most-ever '2 million candlelights' to march toward Cheong Wa Dae (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- Presidential office, ed

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility High/Low of Rain

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's deputy chief of mission to the United Nations is expected to be replaced next month, a news report said. The Voice of America cited multiple sources saying that Amb. Jang Il-hun will return to Pyongyang

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Security Council is in the final stage of negotiations on a new resolution imposing additional sanctions on North Korea for its fifth nuclear test, and could adopt the measure next week, a U.N. diplomat said.

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean crime thriller "Inside Men" won the top award at the 2016 Blue Dragon Awards, one of the nation's top two film honors, on Friday. "Inside Men" took home best film and best actor awards during the awards show

(ATTN: ADDS paras 9-15 about content of history textbooks) SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Ministry of Education has officially revealed its guidelines for controversial state-authored history textbooks on Friday, which touch on some of th

AL AIN, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head coach Choi Kang-hee said Friday his side will not sit back against Al Ain in their final clash at the premier Asian football club tournament. Jeonbuk will face Al Ain at

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, ADDS paras 1-5) SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The planned farmers' rally has technically fallen through despite court approval, as some of the protesters were confronted by the police for bringing tractors and other items that we

(ATTN: ADDS paras 9-10 about additional court ruling regarding demonstration hours) SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean court on Friday banned farmers from bringing their tractors and vehicles when they stage protests against President Park Geun