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#coronavirusQR registration test draws mixed reaction from businesses, visitors
SEOUL/DAEJEON, June 3 (Yonhap) -- Three days into the government's experiment of using quick response (QR) code-based registrations at risky facilities, business owners and visitors have shown mixe... 10:54 Jun. 03 -
#electric kickboardElectric kickboard accidents in Seoul doubled in 2019
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The number of accidents involving electric kickboards more than doubled last year, fire authorities in Seoul said Wednesday. The two-wheeled vehicle has gained popular... 10:48 Jun. 03 -
(LEAD) Schools reopen to more pupils amid nagging concerns over virus
(ATTN: UPDATES tenses, photos; ADDS comments in paras 17-20) By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- More South Korean students returned to classrooms on Wednesday as part of the government's pha... 10:44 Jun. 03 -
#coronavirus(LEAD) Church-tied virus cases stoke concerns over new wave of infections in greater Seoul
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new virus cases spiked again Wednesday as cluster infections tied to religious gatherings in the greater Seou... 10:39 Jun. 03 -
#coronavirusChurch-tied virus cases stoke concerns over new wave of infections in greater Seoul
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new virus cases spiked again Wednesday as cluster infections tied to religious gatherings in the greater Seoul area continued to swell, putting further strai... 10:17 Jun. 03 -
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Wednesday's weather forecast
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:05 Jun. 03 -
Schools to reopen to more pupils amid nagging concern over virus
By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- More South Korean students will return to classrooms on Wednesday as part of the government's phased reopening plan, but worries linger over the continued ... 06:00 Jun. 03 -
#coronavirus(3rd LD) Church-tied virus cases on steady rise ahead of further school reopenings
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 8, 16, 22) SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's virus fight hit another snag Tuesday as church-linked cluster infections in the Seoul metropolitan area ... 21:57 Jun. 02 -
Court denies arrest warrant for former mayor over alleged sexual assault
BUSAN, June 2 (Yonhap) -- A Busan district court on Tuesday denied an arrest warrant for a former mayor of South Korea's second-largest city over sexual assault allegations. The Busan District C... 20:18 Jun. 02 -
#coronavirusOnline global summit of mayors to discuss anti-infection measures
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Mayors of major cities around the world on Tuesday were to agree on building an intercity network to better fight infectious diseases like the new coronavirus that has inf... 18:00 Jun. 02 -
#coronavirus(2nd LD) Dozens of church-linked infections rekindle virus fears in capital area
(ATTN: ADDS details in 5th para, last two paras, photo) By Lee Minji SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- A spike in new coronavirus infections traced to small Protestant churches and gatherings have rekindle... 17:43 Jun. 02 -
#BLACKPINKBLACKPINK member Lisa defrauded by ex-manager: agency
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BLACKPINK's Thai member Lisa fell victim to financial fraud by her former manager, the singer's agency disclosed Tuesday. "Through an internal investigation... 17:30 Jun. 02 -
#NCCKS. Korean Protestant group expresses condolences to U.S. over Floyd's death
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), an organization of South Korea's Protestant churches, said Tuesday that it has sent a letter of condolences to U.S. churc... 17:18 Jun. 02 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ------------- (2nd LD) Church-tied virus cases on steady rise ahead of further school reopenings (ATT... 17:06 Jun. 02 -
#school reopening(LEAD) With 1.78 mln more pupils ready to return to school Wednesday, parental concerns remain unresolved
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest data in paras 10-13) By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is geared up for its third phase of school reopening Wednesday, but parents and educators alike... 16:46 Jun. 02 -
#earthquakeRecent earthquakes in southwest not precursor to major tremors: experts
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- A recent series of minor earthquakes on the southwestern tip of the nation should not be seen as a precursor to larger-scale tremors, experts told a forum Tuesday. The... 16:33 Jun. 02
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(2nd LD) Church-tied virus cases on steady rise ahead of further school reopenings
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(LEAD) Church-tied virus cases stoke concerns over new wave of infections in greater Seoul
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(LEAD) Church-tied virus cases on steady rise ahead of further school reopenings
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(LEAD) S. Korea expects to become formal member of expanded G7: Cheong Wa Dae
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Schools to reopen to more pupils amid nagging concern over virus
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
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(News Focus) Ruling party's landslide election win to give boost to President Moon's reform drive
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Landslide victory likely to strengthen Moon's foreign policy hand
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Election candidates run eye-catching campaigns amid coronavirus pandemic
