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Today in Korean history
June 20
1962 -- The South Korean government sets up a social security system.
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on Friday.
Gov't tightens import guidelines for OEM food
By Lee Joon-seung
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The government said Friday that it will impose tougher
sanitation rules for food imported under an original equipment manufacturing
S. Korea, Japan urged to boost ties to counter China's rise
By Kim Deok-hyun
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- A Japanese lawmaker urged South Korea and Japan on
Friday to work toward further strengthening their economic cooperation in order
Presidential office demands apology from broadcaster over U.S. beef reports
By Byun Duk-kun
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office Cheong Wa Dae called on top
executives of a local broadcaster Friday to apologize and step down over a report
(3rd LD) Koreas end morning session in talks over joint venture park
(ATTN: UPDATES with repose, official's quote)
By Kim Hyun
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea pressed for the release of a detained
