#coronavirus
Politics
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Today in Korean history
March 18 1912 -- The Japanese government establishes a judiciary system in Korea, a Japanese colony from 1910 to 1945. Under the system, defendants can make appeals three times as in Japan and ... 14:00 Mar. 17 -
#Moon Jae-in(2nd LD) S. Korea to launch 'emergency economic council' over coronavirus impact
(ATTN: UPDATES with talks of another extra budget, basic income from 7th para; ADDS photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in announced plans Tuesday to establish an ... 13:34 Mar. 17 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (LEAD) Seoul stocks down over 3 pct late Tuesday morning after rollercoaster opening... 13:00 Mar. 17 -
(LEAD) S. Korea to launch 'emergency economic council' over coronavirus impact
(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks, details from 2nd para; ADDS photo, byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in announced plans Tuesday to establish an "emergency eco... 11:34 Mar. 17 -
S. Korea to launch 'emergency economic council' over coronavirus impact
SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in announced plans Tuesday to establish an "emergency economic council" that will be headed by himself and push for additional bold steps to shore up ... 11:00 Mar. 17 -
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#extra budgetParliament set to handle extra budget bill over coronavirus
SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly is set to handle an extra budget bill Tuesday that is designed to strengthen quarantine measures and minimize the economic fallout from the new cor... 08:56 Mar. 17 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on March 17)
Not as promised Rivaling political parties are putting the final touches on their rosters for the April 15 parliamentary elections. Despite earlier promises, few names are fresh. Internal wranglin... 07:10 Mar. 17 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on March 17)
Economic leadership Clear control tower needed to coordinate efforts to bolster virus-hit economy The lack of an efficient control tower is increasing concerns over the country's capabilities to c... 07:08 Mar. 17 -
#Moon Jae-in(2nd LD) Moon says Seoul, nearby areas in critical fight against virus, vows no let-up in quarantine
(ATTN: ADDS photo, details throughout) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday that South Korea is facing an all-important round of battle against the spread of the novel coro... 21:32 Mar. 16 -
#coronavirusOceans minister under self-isolation following virus cases at gov't complex
SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The minister of oceans and fisheries became the first South Korean Cabinet member to go into self-isolation Monday, following recent coronavirus infections at the govern... 18:54 Mar. 16 -
#capital cluster infections(3rd LD) Capital area reports another cluster infection at church
(ATTN: UPDATES with new figures and more details in first 4 paras and in paras 21-25, minor edits throughout) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Another cluster transmission of the new coronavirus has inf... 17:31 Mar. 16 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- BOK trims rate to record low of 0.75 pct to support economy amid virus outbreak SEO... 17:06 Mar. 16 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon says Seoul, nearby areas in critical fight against virus, vows no let-up in quarantine
(ATTN: CHANGES photo) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday that South Korea is facing an all-important round of battle against the spread of the novel coronavirus in Seoul,... 15:32 Mar. 16 -
#Moon Jae-inMoon says Seoul, nearby areas in critical fight against virus, vows no let-up in quarantine
SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday that South Korea is facing an all-important round of battle against the spread of the novel coronavirus in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi ... 15:20 Mar. 16 -
#capital cluster infections(2nd LD) Capital area reports another cluster infection from church
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 5 paras; CHANGES figure from 124 to 129 in paras 4, 10) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Another cluster transmission of the new coronavirus has infected 40 foll... 14:32 Mar. 16 -
#history
Today in Korean history
March 17 1950 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Sweden. 1964 -- Korean Air Lines Co. begins service between Seoul and Osaka, Japan. 2002 -- Twenty-five North Koreans who soug... 14:00 Mar. 16 -
#Cheong Wa DaeS. Korea wants G-20 session for int'l cooperation on economy, crisis management: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea hopes the leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) nations will hold a teleconference for international coordination on ways to overcome the economic crisis, not ju... 13:44 Mar. 16
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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
