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#petsCat tests positive for COVID-19 in Seoul's 1st case involving pet related article
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- A cat living with a family infected with COVID-19 has tested positive for the coronavirus in Seoul's first case involving a pet, the city government said Monday. The f... 13:59 Feb. 15 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) New infections in 300s for 3rd day; distancing rules eased for small business... 13:27 Feb. 15 -
#cold wave advisoryCold wave advisory issued for Seoul and most parts of Korea
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- A cold wave advisory will be issued in Seoul and almost all other parts of the nation Monday night, as a cold snap is forecast to grip the nation for three days or longer... 11:56 Feb. 15 -
#Paek Ki-wan(2nd LD) Inter-Korean reunification activist Paek Ki-wan dies at 88
(ATTN: ADDS photos, details throughout) SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Paek Ki-wan, who devoted his life to the reunification of the two Koreas and labor and social issues, died in hospital Monday, hos... 11:17 Feb. 15 -
#police raid(2nd LD) Police raid religious group over breach of virus rules related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 6-7, 9; CHANGES photos) DAEJEON, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Police on Monday raided the headquarters of a local Christian missionary group over suspected violations of... 10:23 Feb. 15 -
#police raid(LEAD) Police raid religious group over breach of virus rules related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details from 3rd para) DAEJEON, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Police on Monday raided the headquarters of a local Christian missionary group over suspected violations of antivirus protoco... 09:08 Feb. 15 -
#Paek Ki-wan(LEAD) Inter-Korean reunification activist Paek Ki-wan dies at 88
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout) SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Paek Ki-wan, who devoted his life to the reunification of the two Koreas, died Monday, hospital officials said. He was 88. According to... 09:07 Feb. 15 -
Monday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Monday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:02 Feb. 15 -
#police raidPolice raid religious group over breach of virus rules related article
DAEJEON, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Police on Monday raided the headquarters of a local Christian missionary group over suspected violations of antivirus protocols that led to a large outbreak of the coro... 08:19 Feb. 15 -
#discouraged workersNumber of discouraged female workers hits new high in January
SEJONG, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- The number of discouraged female workers in South Korea hit an all-time high in January due to a tough employment situation amid the coronavirus pandemic, government dat... 08:17 Feb. 15 -
#Paek Ki-wanInter-Korean reunification activist Paek Ki-wan dies at 88
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Paek Ki-wan, who devoted his life to the reunification of the two Koreas, died Monday, hospital officials said. Born in 1933 in what is now Unnyul in North Korea's Sou... 07:57 Feb. 15 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Feb. 15. Korean-language dailies -- Restaurants in greater Seoul allowed to open till 10 p.m., so... 07:07 Feb. 15 -
#coronavirus-additional cases(6th LD) New infections in 300s for 2nd day ahead of eased distancing related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with new cases as of 9 p.m. in 14th para; CORRECTS announcement time in 26th para) SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for a secon... 22:10 Feb. 14 -
#coronavirus-additional cases
(5th LD) New infections in 300s for 2nd day ahead of eased distancing related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with new cases as of 6 p.m. in 14th para) SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for a second straight day on Sunday on fewer tests o... 18:59 Feb. 14 -
#coronavirus-additional cases
(4th LD) New infections in 300s for 2nd day ahead of eased distancing related article
(ATTN: ADDS health official's comments in paras 12-13; UPDATES with more info in paras 25-27) SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for a second st... 18:05 Feb. 14 -
#coronavirus-additional cases
(3rd LD) New infections in 300s for 2nd day ahead of eased distancing related article
(ATTN: ADDS prime minister's comments in paras 5-7) SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for a second straight day on Sunday on fewer tests on the... 16:17 Feb. 14 -
#coronavirus-additional cases
(2nd LD) New infections in 300s for 2nd day ahead of eased distancing related article
(ATTN: ADDS 2nd photo and details in paras 10, 12-14) SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for a second straight day on Sunday on fewer tests on th... 14:49 Feb. 14 -
Today in Korean history
Feb. 15 1894 -- Farmers and other working-class people rise up against corrupt bureaucrats in the southwestern area of the Korean Peninsula, triggering the nationwide "Donghak" movement. The Jo... 14:00 Feb. 14 -
#Japan earthquakeNo reports of S. Koreans suffering damage from quake-hit Fukushima related article
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Sunday there were no reports of South Koreans suffering damage from the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off northeastern Japan the previous... 10:45 Feb. 14
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S. Korea announces innovative syringe method to increase vaccine doses
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COVID-19 vaccines transported to Ulleung Island via military helicopter
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New legislation toughens punishment for perpetrators of fatal child abuse
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(2nd LD) About 18,500 Koreans get COVID-19 vaccines on vaccination Day 1
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(2nd LD) Front-line medical workers get 1st injections of Pfizer's vaccine in S. Korea
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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
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Iran's oil tanker seizure appears aimed at pressuring S. Korea to unlock frozen assets: experts
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S. Koreans feel pinch of rising housing costs amid economic downturn
