#Japan quarantine
Diplomacy
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#New YorkNew York asks residents to self-isolate after returning from S. Korea
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, March 5 (Yonhap) -- New York City is asking residents returning from South Korea and four other countries to self-isolate for 14 days as a precautionary measure against t... 07:02 Mar. 06 -
#UN Security CouncilEuropean nations at U.N. condemn N. Korean launches
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Five European nations on Thursday condemned North Korea's recent launch of projectiles, calling it "provocative" and unhelpful to negotiations on denu... 05:56 Mar. 06 -
#entry restrictions(4th LD) 100 countries, territories restricting entry from S. Korea over coronavirus concerns
(ATTN: UPDATES story with latest tally, more info) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- A total of 100 countries and territories are imposing entry restrictions or tougher quarantine procedur... 23:50 Mar. 05 -
#Vietnam teams(2nd LD) S. Korea sends 3 teams to Vietnam to help some 270 citizens in coronavirus quarantine
(ATTN: UPDATES paras 2-3 and 5-7 with plane arrival in Vietnam) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea sent three "rapid response" teams to Vietnam on Thursday to help more than 270... 23:39 Mar. 05 -
#Japan entry restriction(3rd LD) Japan to tighten entry restriction on arrivals from South Korea over virus concerns
(ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; UPDATES paras 1-7 with more details) SEOUL/TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Japan decided Thursday to tighten entry restrictions on arrivals from South Korea and China, i... 23:38 Mar. 05 -
FM holds phone talks with Thai counterpart on anti-virus efforts
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha spoke by phone with her Thai counterpart on Thursday to explain Seoul's efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, her ministry... 22:45 Mar. 05 -
#entry restrictions(3rd LD) 99 countries, territories restricting entry from S. Korea over coronavirus concerns
(ATTN: UPDATES story with latest tally, more info) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- A total of 99 countries and territories are imposing entry restrictions or tougher quarantine procedure... 22:31 Mar. 05 -
#Japan entry restriction
(2nd LD) Japan to quarantine arrivals from South Korea, China over coronavirus
(ATTN: ADDS details on Seoul official's meeting with Japanese diplomat, photo) SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Japan decided Thursday to tighten entry restrictions on arrivals from South Korea and Chin... 22:04 Mar. 05 -
#Japan entry restriction
(LEAD) Japan to quarantine arrivals from South Korea, China over coronavirus
(ATTN: ADDS more details throughout) SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Japan decided Thursday to tighten entry restrictions on arrivals from South Korea and China starting next week amid concerns over th... 20:45 Mar. 05 -
#MoonMoon holds phone talks with leaders of UAE, Egypt on anti-virus efforts
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in spoke by phone with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt on Thursday and discussed joint efforts to cope with the new coronavirus... 20:44 Mar. 05 -
#Japan entry restriction
Japan to quarantine arrivals from South Korea, China over coronavirus
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Japan decided Thursday to tighten entry restrictions on arrivals from South Korea and China amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. Japanese Prime Minis... 19:43 Mar. 05 -
#coronavirus meeting(LEAD) FM Kang to preside over coronavirus meeting with foreign diplomats
(ATTN: UPDATES last para) SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will host a briefing session for foreign diplomats in Seoul this week as part of efforts to prevent their countr... 17:39 Mar. 05 -
#travel ban(4th LD) Australia to impose entry ban on people from Korea on Thursday
(ATTN: UPDATES in lead, 9th para) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Australia plans to impose a temporary entry ban on foreigners from South Korea on Thursday, the country's embassy in Seo... 17:39 Mar. 05 -
#entry restrictions(2nd LD) 98 countries, territories restricting entry from S. Korea over coronavirus concerns
(ATTN: UPDATES tally in last para) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- A total of 98 countries and territories are imposing entry restrictions or tougher quarantine procedures on people from... 17:37 Mar. 05 -
#entry restrictions(LEAD) 98 countries, territories restricting entry from S. Korea over coronavirus concerns
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- A total of 98 countries and territories are imposing entry restrictions or tougher quarantine procedures on people from South K... 17:09 Mar. 05 -
#travel ban
(3rd LD) Australia to impose entry ban on people from Korea on Thursday
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Australia plans to impose a temporary entry ban on foreigners from South Korea on Thursday, the country's embassy i... 16:31 Mar. 05 -
#coronavirus meeting
FM Kang to preside over coronavirus meeting with foreign diplomats
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will host a briefing session for foreign diplomats in Seoul this week as part of efforts to prevent their countries from taking excessive ... 15:19 Mar. 05 -
#travel ban
(2nd LD) Australia to impose entry ban on people from Korea on Thursday
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 2nd para) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Australia plans to impose a temporary entry ban on foreigners from South Korea on Thursday, the country's embassy in Se... 14:38 Mar. 05 -
(LEAD) Australia to impose entry ban on people from Korea on Thursday
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Australia plans to impose a temporary entry ban on foreigners from South Korea on Thursday, the country'... 12:20 Mar. 05
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(2nd LD) Seoul extends social distancing drive for 2 weeks amid continued spread of virus
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(LEAD) S. Korea reports 94 more coronavirus infection cases, total now at 10,156
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(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 94 more coronavirus infection cases, total now at 10,156
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S. Korea voices deep concern over Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Over 8,000 audience members to be monitored after musical actors test positive for coronavirus
News Focus
National
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S. Korea braces for long virus fight as total cases top 10,000
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Virus outbreak sparks concerns over 18-year-old voters' apathy toward April elections
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S. Korea's COVID-19 testing capability most effective, powerful arsenal in its virus fight
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S. Korea prioritizes voter safety for April elections amid coronavirus pandemic
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Public chagrin grows over China's virus quarantine measures against Korean visitors
