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(4th LD) New virus cases back under 600 on fewer tests; curbs extended amid spring resurgence
(ATTN: UPDATES with new daily cases in 9th para) SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell back below 600 for the first time in six days Monday partly due to fewer ... 20:42 Apr. 12 -
#coronavirusS. Korean biotech firms eying phase 3 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Five South Korean biotech companies are pushing for phase three clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines in the second half of this year, the health ministry said Monday. ... 18:15 Apr. 12 -
#unemployment benefitsNumber of unemployment benefit recipients hits record high in March amid pandemic related article
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- The number of unemployment benefit recipients reached a new monthly record in March, due mainly to the prolonged negative impact of coronavirus pandemic on the economy, ... 17:48 Apr. 12 -
#coronavirus(LEAD) 49 more cases of COVID-19 variants confirmed, total now at 379 related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 10th para) SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday reported 49 more new cases of COVID-19 variants amid concerns that the spread of more transmissible strains may... 17:23 Apr. 12 -
#Seoul(LEAD) Seoul mayor pushes for introduction of self-testing kits, extending hours for small businesses
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS details in throughout; RECONSTRUCTS) SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Newly elected Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Monday the city will look for ways to allow small busi... 16:39 Apr. 12 -
#mask mandate controversyMask mandate for all indoor spaces touches off controversy
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- A tougher mask mandate that went into effect for all indoor public places nationwide on Monday is triggering a spate of controversy, as some people complain of inconveni... 16:29 Apr. 12 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon says S. Korea may face 'explosive' wave of coronavirus infections
(ATTN: UPDATES with background info in paras 4-6, remarks on vaccine in paras 9-11, Seoul mayor's plan in last 2 paras; ADDS photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in... 16:15 Apr. 12 -
#interior ministerGov't to launch task force to tackle population overcrowding in greater Seoul: interior minister
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- The interior minister has said the government will launch an interagency task force this month to discuss measures to relieve the overcrowding of the greater Seoul area.... 15:54 Apr. 12 -
#coronavirus(LEAD) S. Korea reaffirms no link between COVID-19 vaccinations and deaths
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 6-10) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's health authorities on Monday said there is no causal relation between COVID-19 vaccines and 11 ... 15:43 Apr. 12 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon says S. Korea may face 'explosive' wave of coronavirus infections
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in warned Monday that South Korea may be drawn into an "explosive" wave of COVID-19 infections if it fails to contain the current phase of the pandemi... 15:34 Apr. 12 -
#coronavirus
(3rd LD) New virus cases back under 600 on fewer tests; curbs extended amid spring resurgence
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 6, 17, 19, 26, 28-29; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell back below 600 for the first time in six d... 15:12 Apr. 12 -
#coronavirus
49 more cases of COVID-19 variants confirmed, total now at 379 related article
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday reported 49 more new cases of COVID-19 variants amid concerns that the spread of more transmissible strains may further strain the country's virus ... 15:11 Apr. 12 -
#coronavirusS. Korea reaffirms no link between COVID-19 vaccinations and deaths
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's health authorities on Monday said there is no causal relation between COVID-19 vaccines and 11 reported deaths after vaccinations, assuring ... 15:06 Apr. 12 -
#LH scandal(LEAD) Nearly 2,000 LH employees buy or lease public housing provided by their company: lawmaker
(ATTN: ADDS photo, details from briefing in last 4 paras) SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 2,000 employees at a state housing developer have signed contracts for public housing provided by their ... 14:48 Apr. 12 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
April 13 1919 -- A Korean government-in-exile is set up in Shanghai to begin efforts to win independence from Japanese colonial rule. 1977 -- South Korea establishes formal diplomatic ties... 14:00 Apr. 12 -
#SeoulSeoul pushes for virus restrictions of its own to protect small businesses
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Newly elected Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Monday the city will devise its own coronavirus restriction guidelines to minimize negative impacts on small businesses amid th... 13:57 Apr. 12 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. -------------------- BLACKPINK's Rose sets 2 Guinness World Records with solo release SEOUL -- Ros... 13:31 Apr. 12 -
#coronavirus(2nd LD) New virus cases back under 600 on fewer tests; curbs extended amid spring resurgence
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, comments in paras 6-9, 16-17) SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell back below 600 for the first time in six days Monday partl... 11:32 Apr. 12 -
#LH scandalNearly 2,000 LH employees buy or lease public housing provided by their company: lawmaker
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 2,000 employees at a state housing developer have signed contracts for public housing provided by their own company over the last 10 years, data showed Monday. ... 10:07 Apr. 12
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(2nd LD) AstraZeneca vaccine rollout resumed, those under 30 excluded
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S. Korea, U.S. closely watching N. Korean moves on SLBMs, new submarine: JCS
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(LEAD) New virus cases back under 600 on fewer tests; curbs extended amid spring resurgence
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S. Korea voices 'grave concerns' over Japan's expected decision to release Fukushima water into sea
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(LEAD) Seoul mayor pushes for introduction of self-testing kits, extending hours for small businesses
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Sino-U.S. tensions, tighter China-N.K. ties feared to weaken denuke efforts
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Defense cost-sharing deal signals tighter, more stable S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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Legislation on compensating virus-hit small biz picks up steam
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
