Diplomacy
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(LEAD) Trump requests S. Korea's medical device support to fight COVID-19 in phone summit with Moon
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; ADDS photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope Tuesday, in a phone conversation with President Moon Jae-i... 23:25 Mar. 24 -
(URGENT) Trump requests S. Korea's medical device support against COVID-19: Cheong Wa Dae
lcd@yna.co.kr 23:08 Mar. 24 -
Moon, Trump discuss joint efforts against COVID-19 in phone conversation
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanged views over the phone Tuesday on bilateral cooperation in the fight against the novel coronav... 22:41 Mar. 24 -
(URGENT) Moon to Trump: Currency swap deal between S. Korea, U.S. "very timely" for int'l financial stability
lcd@yna.co.kr 22:32 Mar. 24 -
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Moon to Saudi leader: G-20 teleconference plan timely amid COVID-19 economic, social crisis
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday the Group of 20 (G-20) leaders will hold a "timely" teleconference on the coronavirus crisis, as international coordinati... 22:04 Mar. 24 -
Moon expects 'unified message' by G-20 members over COVID-19 response
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in stressed the need for a "unified message" from this week's teleconference by the leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) nations on the coro... 19:00 Mar. 24 -
U.S. ambassador working from home, in line with social distancing guidelines
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said Tuesday he is working from home in accordance with the host government's social distancing guidelines. "I'd like to o... 18:29 Mar. 24 -
#JapanS. Korea files strong protest over Japan's approval of school texts laying claims to Dokdo
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry issued a strong protest Tuesday after Japan authorized new school textbooks renewing territorial claims to South Korea's easternm... 18:11 Mar. 24 -
#FM WEF sessionFM Kang to explain S. Korea's anti-coronavirus efforts in WEF videoconference
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will explain South Korea's efforts to fight the new coronavirus and call for global solidarity in ending the pandemic in a videoconferenc... 15:53 Mar. 24 -
#history
Today in Korean history
March 25 1929 -- Gyeongseong University, founded in 1924 by Japan, graduates its first students. After the end of World War II, the university was closed in 1946 and was later merged with other... 14:00 Mar. 24 -
#summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (LEAD) Moon pledges 100 tln won of emergency funding for virus-stricken business se... 13:06 Mar. 24 -
#defense cost talksAllies considering holding defense cost talks via videoconferencing amid virus concerns: official
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are looking into the possibility of continuing defense cost-sharing talks via video links without meeting in person amid coronavirus co... 11:34 Mar. 24 -
#Donald TrumpTrump calls for protecting Asian-Americans after using term 'Chinese virus'
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, March 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Asian Americans should be protected amid reports of racist attacks fueled by the coronavirus pandemic. ... 08:12 Mar. 24 -
#containment efforts
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on March 24)
Shutting the door To win the battle against the new coronavirus, the government should take two steps: blocking any influx of Covid-19 from overseas and stopping its spread in local communities. T... 07:19 Mar. 24 -
#Tokyo olympics
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on March 24)
Postpone Tokyo Olympics :Nothing is more important than safety The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has finally acknowledged the need to postpone the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled for July 24 to ... 07:18 Mar. 24 -
#defense cost talks
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on March 24)
Stalled negotiations :South Korea, US should not let defense cost-sharing talks drift further It makes us uneasy to see the defense cost-sharing talks between South Korea and the US remaining stal... 07:18 Mar. 24 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 24. Korean-language dailies -- Public facilities take great pains for social distancing (K... 07:17 Mar. 24 -
#NetherlandsFM Kang discusses anti-virus efforts with Dutch counterpart
SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha spoke by phone with her Dutch counterpart, Stef Blok, Monday and discussed ways to cope with the global spread of the new coronavirus, he... 20:49 Mar. 23
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(2nd LD) S. Korean coronavirus test kit firms earn U.S. FDA pre-approval
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N. Korea fires at least 1 unidentified projectile into East Sea: JCS
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S. Korean-made test kits get preliminary FDA approval
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(LEAD) S. Korea reports 105 new virus cases to total 9,583 as fully recovered cases top 5,000
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(3rd LD) S. Korea reports 146 new virus cases, total now at 9,478
News Focus
National
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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
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One month into outbreak, coronavirus shakes life in S. Korea
