Politics
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Australian leader asks for S. Korea's help with coronavirus fight: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday requested South Korea's support for his country's fight against the coronavirus and offered to hold a virtual bilatera... 19:24 Apr. 07 -
Moon wishes for British prime minister's recovery
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent a message Tuesday to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is receiving medical treatment for novel coronavirus. Moon wrote... 18:39 Apr. 07 -
#coronavirus
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (2nd LD) New virus cases fall below 50 for 2nd day, but vigilance urged (ATTN: AD... 17:05 Apr. 07 -
#NECHit by coronavirus, overseas voter turnout at record-low
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, overseas citizens' voting in South Korea's parliamentary elections recorded the lowest-ever turnout of 23.8 percent, the National E... 16:49 Apr. 07 -
#coronavirus(LEAD) Moon appreciates quarantine workers' service at Incheon airport
(ATTN: UPDATES with press statement from 4th para) SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in visited Incheon International Airport on Tuesday for a meeting with quarantine workers fighting t... 16:17 Apr. 07 -
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Moon appreciates quarantine workers' service at Incheon airport
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in visited Incheon International Airport on Tuesday for a meeting with quarantine workers fighting the coronavirus on World Health Day, according to hi... 15:45 Apr. 07 -
#Cheong Wa DaeCheong Wa Dae says expanding household support pay is up to lawmakers
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday the government remains committed to a decision to provide 70 percent of South Korea's households with up to 1 million won (US$8... 15:22 Apr. 07 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (LEAD) New virus cases fall below 50 for 2nd day, but vigilance urged SEOUL -- ... 13:30 Apr. 07 -
#Xi JinpingCheong Wa Dae still seeks Xi Jinping's 'early visit' to S. Korea: official
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Tuesday it is continuing consultations with China on an "early visit" here by President Xi Jinping, dismissing a news report that the two sides have retr... 10:16 Apr. 07 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 7)
Populism in full swing The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and main opposition United Future Party (UFP) are competing to present their own emergency relief programs for the coronavirus crisis to vot... 07:06 Apr. 07 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 7)
Irresponsible pledges They will increase burden on future generations As the April 15 general election draws near, candidates from the rival political parties are rushing to put forward campaign ... 07:05 Apr. 07 -
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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 7. Korean-language dailies -- Some have no internet connections, 'shadow of online classes'... 07:05 Apr. 07 -
WHO chief requests Moon's role in global fight against coronavirus
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The head of the United Nations health agency on Monday asked South Korean President Moon Jae-in to come to the fore in the global war against the coronavi... 19:27 Apr. 06 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Peru seeks S. Korea's coronavirus test kits: Cheong Wa Dae
(ATTN: UPDATES with details) SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said Monday his country is in urgent need of South Korea's coronavirus test kits and pledged to make every... 16:00 Apr. 06 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon meets top bankers, seeks help with financial aid package over coronavirus damage
(ATTN: MODIFIES lead; UPDATES with more remarks, details in last paras) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in asked South Korea's major banks Monday to be aggressive in e... 15:51 Apr. 06 -
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Peru seeks S. Korea's coronavirus test kits: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said Monday his country is in urgent need of South Korea's coronavirus test kits and pledged to make every effort for the health and sa... 15:38 Apr. 06 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon meets top bankers, seeks help with financial aid package over coronavirus damage
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in asked South Korea's major banks Monday to be aggressive in efforts to help the country's businesses hit by the coronavirus, saying the government wo... 15:16 Apr. 06 -
#emergency relief fundRuling party pushing to offer emergency relief funds to entire population over coronavirus
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Monday it will push to expand the scope of recipients for emergency relief funds over the new coronavirus to the entire population, ... 15:15 Apr. 06 -
#April elections(LEAD) S. Korea to hold April 15 elections at 14,330 polling stations across nation
(ATTN: ADDS details about shipboard voting in last 2 paras) SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold the April 15 parliamentary elections at 14,330 polling stations across the nation, the e... 14:11 Apr. 06
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(LEAD) Cured virus patients might have tested positive due to virus reactivation: KCDC
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WHO chief requests Moon's role in global fight against coronavirus
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Australian leader asks for S. Korea's help with coronavirus fight: Cheong Wa Dae
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USFK uses vinegar smell test to screen coronavirus patients
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Vice Adm. Boo Suk-jong named new Navy chief
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S. Korea braces for long virus fight as total cases top 10,000
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Virus outbreak sparks concerns over 18-year-old voters' apathy toward April elections
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S. Korea's COVID-19 testing capability most effective, powerful arsenal in its virus fight
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S. Korea prioritizes voter safety for April elections amid coronavirus pandemic
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Public chagrin grows over China's virus quarantine measures against Korean visitors
