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Wednesday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:00 Jan. 20 -
#coronavirus(Yonhap Feature) K-shaped recovery widens inequality in S. Korea
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- When the novel coronavirus first arrived in South Korea a year ago, Bang Su (alias) didn't know it would upend her career and family all of a sudden. ... 08:00 Jan. 20 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 20)
Samsung's leadership vacuum The Financial Times has expressed deep concerns about the jailing of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong for giving bribes to former President Park Geun-hye.... 07:02 Jan. 20 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Jan. 20)
Break corrupt ties Samsung should have transparent governance Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was put behind bars again Monday immediately after he was sentenced to two-and-a-half ... 07:01 Jan. 20 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Jan. 20)
Bolder approach Seoul, Tokyo share increasing need to put historical animosity to rest During his New Year's press conference Monday, President Moon Jae-in said his government would seek dialogue ... 07:01 Jan. 20 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 20. Korean-language dailies -- U.S. President-elect Joe Biden set to be inaugurated (Kyunghy... 07:01 Jan. 20 -
#coronavirus(4th LD) New infection cases under 400 for 2nd day; virus curve sliding downhill related article
(ATTN: UPDATES paras 6-8) SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed under 400 for the second straight day Tuesday as infections sharply slowed down on tightened so... 22:45 Jan. 19 -
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(3rd LD) New infection cases under 400 for 2nd day; virus curve sliding downhill related article
(ATTN: ADDS new tally in paras 6-7) SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed under 400 for the second straight day Tuesday as infections sharply slowed down on ti... 19:11 Jan. 19 -
#sewolWrapping up probe, prosecution dismisses most claims by Sewol ferry victims' families
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution's special team on Tuesday announced the results of its investigation and officially wrapped up a 14-month probe into the 2014 sinking of the ferry Sewol t... 17:40 Jan. 19 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (2nd LD) New infection cases under 400 for 2nd day; virus curve sliding downhill ... 17:30 Jan. 19 -
#humidifier cleaner rulingScholars cast doubt on acquittals of executives in deadly humidifier cleaner case
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Last week's acquittals of 13 corporate executives in a deadly humidifier sterilizer case were caused by the court's wrong interpretation of the causal relations between c... 16:54 Jan. 19 -
#self-quarantine violationMan under self-quarantine order fined for leaving home to fix phone related article
UIJEONGBU, South Korea, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- A man has been fined for breaking his quarantine for three hours to fix his mobile phone, a local court said Tuesday. The Uijeongbu District Court, ju... 16:46 Jan. 19 -
#Jogye OrderS. Korea's Buddhist leader vows to seek inter-Korean exchanges through COVID-19 relief
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, said Tuesday that he will strive to promote inter-Korean religious exchanges this year by helping the ... 16:12 Jan. 19 -
#coronavirusU.K. flight ban extended by 1 week, arrivals from Brazil required to prove virus-free related article
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's health authorities said Tuesday that the ban on flights from Britain will be extended by one week again and arrivals from Brazil will have to prove that the... 15:01 Jan. 19 -
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(2nd LD) New infection cases under 400 for 2nd day; virus curve sliding downhill related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5, 13-14, 17-22; CHANGES 1st photo) SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed under 400 for the second straight day Tuesday as infec... 14:54 Jan. 19 -
#Optimus fund probe3 Optimus Asset execs additionally indicted for embezzlement
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Three top executives of the scandal-ridden private equity investment firm Optimus Asset Management, currently on trial on fraud charges, have been additionally indicted f... 14:53 Jan. 19 -
#2020 Seoul gender statistics reportSeoul women spend nearly four times more hours on housework than men: report related article
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Women in Seoul spend nearly four times more hours on housework than men, a city government report showed Tuesday. According to the 2020 Seoul gender statistics report,... 14:15 Jan. 19
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Man given jail term for 'slipper fight' with subway passengers over mask wearing
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(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 431 more cases of new coronavirus
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Japanese FM says Tokyo won't appeal Seoul court ruling over wartime sexual slavery
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(3rd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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(LEAD) Moon to accept Britain's invitation to G-7 summit, official says
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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
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China's push for FTA with S. Korea, Japan appears aimed at checking U.S. influence
