April 23 1919 -- A group of 24 leaders from Korea's independence movement declares the establishment of a provisional government in Shanghai aimed at gaining freedom from Japanese colonial rule. 1960 -- Prime Minister Chang Myun resigns after

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- ■ (LEAD) Yoon says will discuss people's livelihood issues with opposition leader SEOUL -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Monday he will

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Festa, an annual spring festival organized by the Seoul city government, will kick off next week for a three-day run, allowing participants to enjoy the city's allure, cuisine and vibe, city officials said Monday.

(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks by Yoon, other details; CHANGES photo) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday named five-term ruling party lawmaker Chung Jin-suk as his new chief of staff, the first personnel replaceme

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 3-8, 11; CHANGES photo) By Yi Wonju SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- An annual conference of South Korea's overseas diplomatic mission chiefs opened Monday with a focus on strengthening its diplomacy amid geopolitical

(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks; ADDS photo) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Monday he will discuss ways to stabilize people's livelihoods when he holds his first-ever meeting with opposition leader Lee Jae-myun

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be making preparations for its next launch of a spy satellite, although there are no signs of an imminent launch, South Korea's military said Monday. Last November, Pyongyang successfully placed its

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details of quake) SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern county of Chilgok on Monday, but there have been no reports of damage, officials said. The quake occurred about 5 kilomet

(ATTN: ADDS details, photo) SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Monday the government will not hold discussions on potentially scrapping a plan to boost medical school admissions, renewing a pledge to accomplish medical refor

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung said Monday he will honestly deliver the public sentiment revealed in this month's general elections when he meets with President Yoon Suk Yeol this week. During a pho

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Monday he will discuss ways to stabilize people's livelihoods when he holds his first-ever meeting with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung this week. Yoon made the remark to report

(ATTN: UPDATES with announcement of nomination; CHANGES headline) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday named five-term ruling party lawmaker Chung Jin-suk as his new chief of staff. Yoon personally announced C

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Monday the government will not hold discussions on potentially scrapping a plan to boost medical school admissions, renewing a pledge to accomplish medical reform despite a fierce protest b

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol is likely to name five-term ruling party lawmaker Chung Jin-suk as his new chief of staff, sources said Monday. Chung of the People Power Party (PPP) is known to be close to the pres

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- An annual conference of South Korea's overseas diplomatic mission chiefs opened Monday with a focus on strengthening its diplomacy amid geopolitical challenges, the foreign ministry said. A total of 182 ambassadors, consu

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has donated an advanced medical imaging analysis system to a military hospital in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help improve its health care service, the defense ministry said Monday. The artificial intel

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern county of Chilgok on Monday, but there have been no reports of damage, officials said. The quake occurred about 5 kilometers west of Chilgok, about 215 km southeast of S

SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility High/Low of Rain (%)