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Minor quake jolts Seoul metropolitan area
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 occurred on the southwest outskirts of Seoul Tuesday evening, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.  Full story
N. Korean leader reiterates pledge to denuclearize Korean Peninsula: report
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has reportedly told a senior Chinese envoy that he remains committed to a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, though it was unclear whether Kim indicated any clear intention to rejoin the stalled denuclearization talks.   Full story
Korean ambassador urges Japan to repent, Seoul to forgive
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korea's diplomatic mission in Tokyo urged the Japanese government Tuesday to offer a sincere apology over its past wrongdoing while also calling on his country to show understanding following such an apology from Japan.   Full story
Seoul to sign cooperation deals worth $8.6 mln with Uzbekistan
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will sign four economic and social cooperation agreements, worth US$8.65 million in total, with Uzbekistan this week when the president of the Central Asian country comes here on a state visit, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.   Full story
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Obama assures Seoul not being bypassed in U.S. talks with Pyongyang
Obama faces N. Korea's brinkmanship even before developing policy
S. Korea in confusion over PSI participation
Lee, Obama summit likely to focus on N. Korea, global economic recession