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Virus takes 6th victim as cases spike to 602
Four more fatalities from the new coronavirus were reported in Korea over the weekend, bringing the total death toll to six as infections skyrocketed to 602. The Korean government elevated its official alert level for the coronavirus on Sunday to …
Feb 24,2020
U.S. warns of Korea risk, Israel turns back jet
The U.S. State Department on Saturday elevated its warning about traveling to Korea to Level 2, cautioning potential visitors about a “sustained community spread” of the novel coronavirus in the country. According to the department’s official web…
Feb 24,2020
New rules tempt ruling party to start a satellite
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) finds itself in a dilemma over whether to form a satellite party for its proportional representatives in the upcoming April general elections, after several members suggested this may be the only recourse to defeat th…
Feb 24,2020
Defense chief headed to the U.S. to meet with Esper
Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo is headed to the U.S. capital on Sunday for talks with the Pentagon chief on pending alliance issues. Among the agenda items in talks between Jeong and U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, slated for Monda…
Feb 24,2020
Undeterred
Officers move fences marking a police line after getting complaints from participants in an anti-government rally on Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul Sunday. The Seoul city government banned all rallies in the square Friday to prevent the spread o…
Feb 24,2020
Virus infections shoot up to 556 and death toll hits 4
Two more patients died from the coronavirus in Korea over the weekend, bringing the total death toll to four as infections skyrocketed to 556. Three of the four deaths are linked to Daenam Hospital in Cheongdo County, North Gyeongsang, where nearl…
Feb 24,2020
Opposition, public slam Moon’s response
The Moon Jae-in administration is facing fierce criticism for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, as the public and opposition politicians increasingly demand an entry ban on travelers from China. “The government must admit its failures in …
Feb 22,2020
IFRC seeks sanctions lift to help North fight virus
The International Red Cross has asked the United Nations to grant temporary sanctions exemptions for its efforts to help North Korea’s fight against the new coronavirus, a U.S. broadcaster said Friday. The International Federation of Red Cross and…
Feb 22,2020
Korea to seek exemption from Iran sanctions
Seoul has been in a sticky situation following the independent deployment of Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz, trying to balance diplomatic and trade relations with Tehran and abide by U.S. sanctions on Iran. Hong Jin-wook, the Korean Foreig…
Feb 21,2020
Im Jong-seok takes trip to UAE
Former presidential chief of staff Im Jong-seok wrapped up a two-day visit as a special envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday, raising speculation that a major bilateral arms deal may be in the works. According to a Foreign Ministry br…
Feb 21,2020
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