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#coronavirus(LEAD) New virus cases in 500s for 5th day as gov't announces eased restrictions related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details of new measures, special Lunar New Year campaign in paras 7-11, 14-22; ADDS photos) SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday eased restrictions on previously s... 11:52 Jan. 16 -
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(2nd LD) S. Korea extends current social distancing level for 2 weeks, eases restrictions on cafes, gyms related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details from 6th para; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday extended its current social distancing level for two weeks while easing business restrictio... 10:37 Jan. 16 -
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New virus cases in 500s for 5th day as gov't announces eased restrictions related article
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday eased restrictions on previously shuttered or scaled back businesses as the number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea stayed in the 500s for ... 09:55 Jan. 16 -
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(LEAD) S. Korea extends current social distancing level for 2 weeks, eases restrictions on cafes, gyms related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details from 3rd para) SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday extended its current social distancing level for two weeks while easing business restrictions on cafes,... 09:19 Jan. 16 -
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S. Korea extends current social distancing level for 2 weeks, eases restrictions on cafes, gyms related article
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday extended its current social distancing level for two weeks while easing business restrictions on cafes, gyms and other indoor facilities. Under... 09:02 Jan. 16 -
Saturday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:00 Jan. 16 -
#Coast Guard(LEAD) Captain of bulk carrier missing in Indian Ocean
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The captain of a South Korean-flagged bulk carrier went missing early this month while sailing in the Indian Ocean, Coast Guard off... 23:30 Jan. 15 -
#coronavirus(5th LD) New virus cases in 500s for 4th day in sign of downturn in infections related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures in paras 4-5) SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea stayed in the 500s for the fourth consecutive day Friday, in a sign th... 22:59 Jan. 15 -
#vaccineCOVID-19 vaccines from 3 firms under rolling review: drug safety ministry related article
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is in the process of evaluating novel coronavirus vaccines from three global pharmaceutical firms under fast-track procedures, a drug safety ministry report s... 22:56 Jan. 15 -
#coronavirus(4th LD) New virus cases in 500s for 4th day in sign of downturn in infections related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 4-5) SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea stayed in the 500s for the fourth consecutive day Friday, in a sign that the third ... 19:04 Jan. 15 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- Diplomats of S. Korea, Japan hold video talks amid tensions on wartime sexual slave... 17:00 Jan. 15 -
#Eastar Jet court orderCourt issues orders in favor of Eastar Jet's rehabilitation
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Bankruptcy Court on Friday ordered preservation measure and comprehensive prohibition for financially troubled budget carrier Eastar Jet, setting the stage for ... 16:40 Jan. 15 -
#webtoon piracyCourt orders pirate site to compensate authors for illegally using their works related article
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The operators of a South Korean pirate website have been ordered to pay compensation to around 50 online comics creators for using their works without permission, judicia... 16:40 Jan. 15 -
#Coast GuardCaptain of bulk carrier missing in Indian Ocean
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The captain of a South Korean-flagged bulk carrier went missing early this month while sailing in the Indian Ocean, Coast Guard officials said Friday. A local shipping... 16:38 Jan. 15 -
#coronavirusS. Korea likely to maintain virus curbs while loosening business restrictions
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean health authorities are expected to maintain the current social distancing level, including keeping the current ban on gatherings of five or more people, offi... 16:12 Jan. 15 -
#AI chatbotAI chatbot creator to discard data, algorithms used in controversial persona
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean developer of a controversial female chatbot said Friday it will discard all data and learning algorithms used in training the artificial intelligence (AI... 15:27 Jan. 15
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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
