#Kim Chong-in
Politics
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#antivirus campaignMoon requests public support for antivirus campaign, says sorry for fallout from social distancing rules
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in appealed to the public Tuesday to continue supporting the government's fight against the rapid spread of COVID-19. He posted the message on his F... 15:51 Nov. 24 -
#emergency relief(2nd LD) Main opposition to push for third round of emergency virus handouts related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with Cheong Wa Dae's response in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) will push to include funds for an additional third round of cor... 14:54 Nov. 24 -
#emergency relief
(LEAD) Main opposition to push for third round of emergency virus handouts related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with ruling party reaction in paras 10-14; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) will push to include funds for an additional third roun... 14:35 Nov. 24 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Nov. 25 1971 -- The culture ministry allows the sale of academic literature about communism. 1980 -- Five daily newspapers and four news agencies are shut down following a directive by Gene... 14:00 Nov. 24 -
#Biden
GSA ascertains Joe Biden as apparent winner of U.S. election: transition team
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on Monday ascertained Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, as the apparent winners of the U.S. presidential ... 13:37 Nov. 24 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- Biegun likely to visit S. Korea next month: sources WASHINGTON -- U.S. Deputy Se... 13:30 Nov. 24 -
#emergency relief
Main opposition to push for third round of emergency virus handouts related article
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) will push to include funds for an additional third round of coronavirus-related emergency handouts in next year's state budge... 11:52 Nov. 24 -
#prime ministerPM warns of tough disciplinary measures against public servants ignoring distancing rules related article
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Tuesday urged public servants to maintain the utmost level of readiness against COVID-19, warning those who contract the virus by not com... 10:38 Nov. 24 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 24)
No time to rally After the government upgraded social distancing to Level 2 in the greater Seoul area from Tuesday, the city has enforced a ban on gatherings of more than 10 citizens. The city gov... 07:00 Nov. 24 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Nov. 24)
Chinese FM's visit Seoul, Beijing should cement ties for peace Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi plans to visit Seoul from Nov. 25 to 27 for talks with his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha o... 07:00 Nov. 24 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Nov. 24)
Don't beat around the bush Effects of jeonse measures questionable; house leasing acts must be amended again As jeonse prices in Seoul kept rising 72 weeks in a row, the government on Thursday unv... 07:00 Nov. 24 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 24. Korean-language dailies -- Justice ministry ignorant of sexual minority (Kyunghyang Shin... 07:00 Nov. 24 -
#South Korea(3rd LD) Moon names former lawmaker Kang Chang-il as new ambassador to Japan: Cheong Wa Dae
(ATTN: ADDS Kang's remarks in paras 8-9) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has picked Kang Chang-il, a former four-term ruling Democratic Party lawmaker, as South Kor... 18:18 Nov. 23 -
#News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) 22 more USFK-affiliated people infected with coronavirus SEOUL -- Twenty-two m... 17:00 Nov. 23 -
#COVID-19(LEAD) Gov't in final stage of vaccine purchase negotiations with developers: PM related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with comments from KDCA chief in paras 9-11) SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Monday that the government was currently at the last stage in negotiations... 16:58 Nov. 23 -
#daily life disruptionsUpgraded distancing rules again disrupting daily life in Seoul
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Many aspects of everyday life are again coming to a halt in the greater Seoul area, towards the normally busy year-end season, amid fears of a third wave of the new coron... 16:56 Nov. 23 -
Cheong Wa Dae officials subject to tougher internal social distancing restrictions
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Monday it has toughened social distancing rules for its officials in line with the government decision to raise distancing in the greater Seoul area to... 16:38 Nov. 23 -
#Seoul city government(LEAD) Seoul city toughens antivirus measures until year-end related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details from 3rd para; ADDS photos) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government on Monday announced toughened antivirus measures until the end of the yea... 15:28 Nov. 23 -
#South Korea
(2nd LD) Moon names former lawmaker Kang Chang-il as new ambassador to Japan: Cheong Wa Dae
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details in 3rd para, paras 6-7) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has picked Kang Chang-il, a former four-term ruling Democratic Party ... 15:18 Nov. 23
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Upgraded distancing rules again disrupting daily life in Seoul
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(LEAD) New virus cases spike to over 300 again as greater Seoul comes under tougher virus curbs
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(2nd LD) New virus cases spike to over 300 again as greater Seoul comes under tougher virus curbs
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(3rd LD) New virus cases below 300 for first time in 6 days, tougher virus curbs imminent in greater Seoul
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(3rd LD) New virus cases spike to over 300 again as greater Seoul comes under tougher virus curbs
News Focus
National
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Blinken likely to seek stronger alliance, multilateral approach toward N. Korea: experts
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Energy policy, optics of watchdog autonomy at stake in politically sensitive reactor audit
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'Wall of buses' stirs up debate over how far police can go to stop rallies amid pandemic
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(News Focus) Suga as next Japanese premier likely to stay course on S. Korea relations: experts
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PM requests parliament's swift approval of 4th COVID-19 response extra budget
