Новости за 24.05.2017

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in's policy advisory panel said Wednesday that it would submit a government reorganization proposal, which would reinstall the trade function of the foreign ministry, to parliament next month. The State

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- A concert by K-pop group Shinhwa that was scheduled to be held in Japan this month was abruptly canceled, the group's agency said Wednesday, citing "insufficient preparation" from the local organizer. Shinhwa Company wrote

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ---------------- (2nd LD) PM nominee grilled over credentials, allegations about family members SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister-nomine

SEJONG, May 24 (Yonhap) -- The nominee of South Korea's corporate watchdog said Wednesday that the government will strengthen punishments against "funneling of business" practices within conglomerates as he pushes forward his pledge to establish fair t

(ATTN: UPDATES with more background in paras 7-9; ADDS photo) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday that his special envoys to the U.S., Japan and China help make up for what he called a monthslong diplomatic hiat

(ATTN: ADDS specification of i30N model in 5th para) By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker by sales, said Wednesday it will test its i30N hot hatch in a 24-hour endurance race in Germany this we

[https://youtu.be/eP4yQ1ueFo8] SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean record label JYP Entertainment on May 17 revealed a making-of video that features bits of girl group TWICE's members speaking casually and making bloopers while shooting the vid

[https://youtu.be/PFX9KhuI9m0] SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean record label Starship Entertainment announced May 23 that idol group Sistar will disband following the release of its final single on May 31. Not only did most of the band'

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's No. 2 chipmaker SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it plans to spin off its foundry business in order to beef up its competitiveness in this sector. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing under reque

GWANGJU, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said Wednesday they have indicted a former diplomat for sexually abusing a teenage girl in Chile. The former embassy official in Chile, identified only by his last name Park, is accused of hugging a 12-year-o

(ATTN: RECASTS number of plaintiffs in para 2 following official correction; ADDS more info in para 3) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Dozens of South Koreans on Wednesday sued the governments of Seoul and Beijing, seeking compensation over mental distress

JEONJU, South Korea, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean midfielder Paik Seung-ho already has two goals in two matches at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, he but emphasized Wednesday he always puts the team ahead of his own personal glory. Paik is currently So

(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks from the president, more details, information in paras 6-12) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday that his special envoys to the U.S., Japan and China help make up for what

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Starbucks Coffee Korea has been ordered to compensate a customer for providing only one free coffee after the consumer won an event that originally promised a free drink every day for a year, the plaintiff's lawyer said Wednes

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker by sales, said Wednesday it will test its i30N hot hatch in a 24-hour endurance race in Germany this weekend. Hyundai sent an 8-member driver team, composed of four researc

(ATTN: UPDATES with project size, other details in paras 4-6) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense authorities on Wednesday approved a procurement project to improve the military's system to identify aircraft and determine whether it's an e

(ATTN: ADDS photo, more info; TRIMS) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister-nominee Lee Nak-yon on Wednesday came under intense scrutiny over his credentials and a string of allegations about his family during a parliamentary confirmation hearing, t

(ATTN: CORRECTS minor details in lead) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's health ministry said Wednesday it will suspend providing benefits for nine variations of two drug types manufactured by the local unit of Novartis after the Swiss pharmaceu

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean outfit Jeju United defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 2-0 to open their round of 16 series at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League on Wednesday. Marcelo Toscano opened the scoring in the seventh mi

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Financial regulators on Wednesday imposed fines totaling 2.4 billion won (US$2.1 million) against employees at Hanmi Pharmaceuticals and retail investors for allegedly violating stock trading rules. The 12 employees at Han

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday that his special envoys to the U.S., Japan and China help make up for what he called a monthslong diplomatic hiatus, also noting the country's diplomatic efforts have got back

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(ATTN: UPDATES with Army's reaction in para 4) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military court sentenced an Army captain to six months in prison, suspended for a year, Wednesday on charges of having sex with a fellow male soldier, a civic grou

JEONJU, South Korea, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean football coach Shin Tae-yong said Wednesday he will rest two FC Barcelona prospects in their final group stage match against England at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Hosts South Korea will face Englan

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense authorities on Wednesday approved a procurement project to improve the military's system to identify aircraft and determine whether it's an enemy or a friendly force. In a monthly meeting on pending a