Today's dateTHU. April 4, 2019
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S. Korea exempted from Canada's safeguards on steel
2h(3rd LD) 2 dead, 11 hurt in catastrophic fire at east coast
now(2nd LD) 2 dead, 11 hurt in catastrophic fire at east coast
nowTop diplomats of U.S., Canada discuss keeping pressure on N.K.
now(LEAD) 2 dead, 11 hurt in catastrophic fire at east coast
now1 dead, 11 injured in catastrophic fire at east coast
now(4th LD) Firefighters from across nation battle Gangwon mountain fires
now(3rd LD) Firefighters from across nation battle Gangwon mountain fires
now(2nd LD) Firefighters from across nation battle Gangwon mountain fires
now(LEAD) Firefighters from across nation battle Gangwon mountain fires
nowFire strikes Gangwon, residents ordered to evacuate
nowS. Korea up one spot to 37th in April FIFA rankings
now(LEAD) Rival parties struggle to cope with fallout of by-elections
20mMoon stresses need for free and fair press
38mRussia provides wheat in aid to N. Korea
2hS. Korea exempted from Canada's safeguards on steel
2h(3rd LD) 2 dead, 11 hurt in catastrophic fire at east coast
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Spain vows close coordination with S. Korea on N.K. Embassy raid case: ministry
A top Spanish official pledged Thursday that his government will coordinate closely with South Korea, if necessary, in handling a rece...4 hours ago
#RussiaRussia provides wheat in aid to N. Korea
Russia has provided wheat in aid to North Korea through a U.N. food agency, Pyongyang's official news agency reported Thursday. An unspecified amount of wheat, which Russia donated through the Wor...2 hours ago
#North KoreaEnvoy says sanctions alone won't lead N. Korea to give up nuclear program
Sanctions alone cannot incentivize North Korea to give up its nuclear programs, South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator said Thursday. Lee Do-hoon, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace...4 hours ago
#inter-Korean talksS. Korea to seek inter-Korean talks after political events in Pyongyang, Moon-Trump summit: official
South Korea will first see how next week's summit between President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump, and an annual meeting of North Korea's parliament will go before proposing talks with ...6 hours ago
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Envoy says sanctions alone won't lead N. Korea to give up nuclear program
By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- Sanctions alone cannot incentivize North Korea to give up its nuclear programs, South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator said Thursday. Lee Do-hoon, special representative for Korean Penins...16:10 Apr. 04 - #Spain
(LEAD) Spain vows close coordination with S. Korea on N.K. Embassy raid case: ministry
(ATTN: UPDATES with controversy over displayed national flag, other details in last 4 paras; ADDS photo) SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- A top Spanish official pledged Thursday that his government will coordinate closely with South Korea, if ...16:06 Apr. 04 
Spain vows close coordination with S. Korea on N.K. embassy raid case: ministry
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- A top Spanish official pledged Thursday that his government will coordinate closely with South Korea, if necessary, in handling a recent raid on a North Korean embassy in Madrid by a group of anti-Pyongyang act...15:32 Apr. 04- #inter-Korean talks
S. Korea to seek inter-Korean talks after political events in Pyongyang, Moon-Trump summit: official
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will first see how next week's summit between President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump, and an annual meeting of North Korea's parliament will go before proposing talks with Pyongyang, ...13:55 Apr. 04 
#North Korea(LEAD) Seoul needs more leverage to play facilitating role in nuclear talks: Moon's adviser
(ATTN: ADDS more comments in last 2 paras, byline) By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- The United States should give South Korea more leverage that it can use in dealing with North Korea, such as leeway in inter-Korean exchanges...13:37 Apr. 04- #North Korea
Seoul needs more leverage to play facilitating role in nuclear talks: Moon's adviser
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- The United States should give South Korea more leverage that it can use in dealing with North Korea, such as leeway in inter-Korean exchanges, if it wants Seoul to play a greater role in facilitating the stalle...11:49 Apr. 04 
#Kim Jong-un(LEAD) N.K. leader visits late father's birthplace before possible announcement on nuclear talks
(ATTN: ADDS Seoul official's comments in last 2 paras, byline) By Koh Byung-joon SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a northern county known to be the birthplace of his late father, state media reported Thu...11:28 Apr. 04
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Trump: I told N.K. leader he's 'not ready for a deal'
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U.S. commander 'cautiously optimistic' N.K. can be convinced into giving up nuclear, missile programs
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(LEAD) N.K. leader visits late father's birthplace before possible announcement on nuclear talks
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Bolton meets top Spanish diplomat, silent on N.K. embassy raid
News Focus North Korea
Speculation mounts over N. Korea's rocket site activity amid stalled denuclearization talks
Withdrawing from liaison office, N. Korea ramps up pressure on Seoul
N.K. likely to accept Seoul's dialogue offer, but can Seoul deliver what Pyongyang wants?
Uncertainty grows over talks' prospects amid tough words from U.S., ominous activity in N.K.
(News Focus) Summit breakdown darkens outlooks for Seoul's push for cross-border projects