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#COVID-19
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases around 35,000; gov't weighs further easing of virus curbs related article
(ATTN: ADDS more details in para 8) SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit a little over 35,000 on Tuesday, the lowest Tuesday tally in more than three months, reflecting th... 21:44 May. 17
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (LEAD) S Korea-NK coronavirus (LEAD) N. Korea still unresponsive to S. Korea's ou... 17:13 May. 17
#sexual slavery
Elderly victim calls for prompt, principled resolution of sexual slavery dispute with Japan
DAEGU, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Lee Yong-soo, a South Korean victim of Japan's wartime military sexual slavery, has called on President Yoon Suk-yeol to resolve the historical dispute promptly, as time i... 16:07 May. 17
#AI technology
Rights watchdog urges human dignity, basic rights be guaranteed in AI development
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The state rights watchdog on Tuesday issued a set of guidelines recommending government institutions ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is developed in a way that do... 15:52 May. 17
#COVID-19
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases around 35,000; gov't weighs further easing of virus curbs related article
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 10-12) SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit a little over 35,000 on Tuesday, the lowest Tuesday tally in more than three months, reflecti... 15:25 May. 17
#new KDCA chief
(profile) Veteran infectious diseases expert named to lead public health agency
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Peck Kyong-ran, new commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), is known for her expertise in infectious diseases studies and having served adv... 15:15 May. 17
#sexual harassment
Justice Party vows zero tolerance against sexual harassment allegations related article
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The minor progressive Justice Party on Tuesday promised zero tolerance and a thorough investigation following allegations that a party official sexually harassed the forme... 14:59 May. 17
#history
Today in Korean history
May 18 1970 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Cambodia. 1980 -- Tens of thousands of students and other citizens stage demonstrations in the southwestern city of Gwangju ca... 14:00 May. 17
#summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (LEAD) Yoon names ex-Vice FM Cho as ambassador to U.S. (ATTN: UPDATES throughout wi... 13:48 May. 17
#human rights
Rights watchdog calls for end to hatred against sexual minorities
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday called for an end to discrimination and hatred against sexual minorities, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transge... 13:44 May. 17
#forensic entomology
Police launch 1st forensic entomology lab to better harness insect science in criminal probes
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first forensic entomology lab opened Tuesday to better harness insect science in criminal investigations, police said. The Korea Forensic Entomology Lab ... 10:30 May. 17
#COVID-19
New COVID-19 cases around 35,000; gov't weighs further easing of virus curbs related article
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit a little over 35,000 on Tuesday, the lowest Tuesday tally in more than three months, reflecting the slowing virus trend amid efforts t... 09:52 May. 17
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 27 COVID-19 deaths, total at 23,771: KDCA
09:31 May. 17
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 35,117 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA
09:30 May. 17
Tuesday's weather forecast
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:02 May. 17
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 17. Korean-language dailies -- Yoon gives first budget speech at National Assembly (Kyunghyang... 06:51 May. 17
#COVID-19
(2nd LD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit 4-month low amid efforts for return to normalcy
(ATTN: ADDS updated info in para 7) SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to their lowest tally in nearly four months Monday amid a slowing virus trend giving a boost to e... 21:26 May. 16
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (2nd LD) S. Korea attempts to send message to North over aid; Pyongyang unresponsiv... 17:30 May. 16
#Rhee Keun
S. Korean volunteer fighter in Ukraine doesn't regret his action despite facing imprisonment at home
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean volunteer fighter in Ukraine has told a local news outlet he is likely to be arrested on returning home but does not regret what he said was an inevitable a... 16:31 May. 16
#Terra
(LEAD) Crypto investor probed for alleged trespassing at Terraform CEO's home
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES with more info in paras 2, 5) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- A crypto investor accused of trespassing at the apartment of Do Kwon, co-founder and CEO of T... 16:10 May. 16

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(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases around 35,000; gov't weighs further easing of virus curbs related article

(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases around 35,000; gov't weighs further easing of virus curbs related article

Justice Party vows zero tolerance against sexual harassment allegations related article

New COVID-19 cases around 35,000; gov't weighs further easing of virus curbs related article