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#Daegu emergency aidDaegu to offer emergency aid to virus-battered households, businesses
SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- The government of Daegu, the southeastern city hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak, on Monday announced emergency financial assistance of about 660 billion won (US$5... 14:44 Mar. 23 -
#reshuffle(LEAD) Moon replaces four vice ministers, two Cheong Wa Dae secretaries
(ATTN: UPDATES with Cheong Wa Dae's statement from 4th para; MODIFIES lead, caption) SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in announced the replacement of four vice minister-... 14:29 Mar. 23 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (2nd LD) Rise in new virus cases slowest since late Feb., strict quarantine in store... 13:30 Mar. 23 -
#reshuffleMoon replaces four vice ministers, two Cheong Wa Dae secretaries
SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in announced the replacement of four vice ministers and two of Moon's secretaries in a partial shake-up Monday as his administration nea... 11:38 Mar. 23 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 23. Korean-language dailies -- Gov't lukewarm on unveiling massive economic aid package in... 06:56 Mar. 23 -
(2nd LD) Gov't issues special coronavirus quarantine rules for civil servants
(ATTN: UPDATES with details on measures related to foreign diplomats in paras 4-6) SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government announced Sunday a set of tough "social distancing" measur... 20:15 Mar. 22 -
Gov't not yet considering chartered flight to repatriate nationals from Spain: minister
SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government has no plan to charter a flight to bring its citizens home from Spain, where the new coronavirus is fast spreading, as commercial planes are ... 19:27 Mar. 22 -
(LEAD) Gov't issues special coronavirus quarantine rules for civil servants
(ATTN: UPDATES with online press briefing plan, other details from 5th para; ADDS photos) SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government announced Sunday a set of tough "social distancing"... 18:49 Mar. 22 -
Gov't issues special coronavirus quarantine rules for civil servants
SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government announced Sunday a set of tough "social distancing" guidelines for civil servants, public firm employees and soldiers nationwide, kicking off... 18:25 Mar. 22 -
#coronavirus(2nd LD) PM urges suspension of facilities vulnerable to virus infections for 15 days
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's prime minister strongly called for suspending the operation of religious, indoor sports and entertainment facilities... 21:43 Mar. 21 -
#coronavirus
(LEAD) PM urges suspension of facilities vulnerable to virus infections for 15 days
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES with more info throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's prime minister strongly called for suspending the operation of religious, indoor sp... 15:40 Mar. 21 -
#coronavirus
PM urges suspension of religious, sports, entertainment facilities for 15 days over virus
SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's prime minister strongly called for suspending the operation of religious, indoor sports and entertainment facilities for 15 days on Saturday in an effort t... 15:06 Mar. 21 -
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#today in history
Today in Korean history
March 22 1962 -- President Yoon Bo-sun steps down in protest over the "political purification law" that the National Assembly passed to prevent members of previous administrations from returning... 14:00 Mar. 21 -
#coronavirusWhy S. Korean governors are selling vegetables on social media
By Lee Minji SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- While businesses across South Korea are struggling to survive the fallout from the new coronavirus, which has affected more than 8,000 here, provincial gove... 10:00 Mar. 21 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 21. Korean-language dailies -- Distorting voice of voters, 'satellite party' to hurt polit... 09:18 Mar. 21 -
Moon to Swedish PM: S. Korea to share experience on coronavirus response
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in told Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Friday that his government is willing to share its experience and clinical data related t... 18:40 Mar. 20 -
#quake2.7 magnitude quake hits southeastern region
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit the southeastern county of Sancheong, about 360 kilometers southeast of Seoul, Friday afternoon, the Korea Meteorological Administration (... 16:47 Mar. 20
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(LEAD) S. Korean-made test kits get preliminary FDA approval
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(2nd LD) S. Korean coronavirus test kit firms earn U.S. FDA pre-approval
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S. Korean-made test kits get preliminary FDA approval
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(3rd LD) S. Korea reports 146 new virus cases, total now at 9,478
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N. Korea fires at least 1 unidentified projectile into East Sea: JCS
News Focus
National
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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
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One month into outbreak, coronavirus shakes life in S. Korea
