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Some 135,000 terminal patients opt to die with dignity over 3 years: dataJan 18, 2021Nearly 135,000 terminally ill South Koreans have chosen to forgo life-prolonging treatment since the legalization of the right to die with dignity three years ago, government data showed Monday. The... -
Authorities on alert as heavy snowfall set to hit KoreaJan 17, 2021Disaster safety authorities were on heightened alert on Sunday as heavy snowfall was forecast to hit South Korea on Sunday evening and throughout the night, raising alarms over potential traffic dist... -
1 new case of highly pathogenic bird flu reported from poultry farmJan 17, 2021One new case of highly pathogenic bird flu was reported from a local poultry farm on Sunday, raising the total caseload to 66, the agriculture ministry said. The latest suspected case of the highly-... -
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[News Focus] 1 in 4 female Seoulites aged 60 or overJan 17, 20215,000 female centenarians reside in capital -
Korea slightly eases social distancing rulesJan 17, 2021Businesses welcome reopening, but COVID-19 concerns remain -
Another bout of heavy snow to hit S. KoreaJan 17, 2021Another bout of heavy snowfall has been forecast to hit South Korea later in the day and continue through Monday morning, raising the alarm over a potential traffic disturbance around morning rush ho... -
S. Korea investigating suspected case of highly pathogenic bird fluJan 17, 2021South Korea's agricultural ministry said Sunday it is investigating a suspected case of highly pathogenic bird flu from a poultry farm. The latest suspected case of the malign H5 strain of avian inf... -
New virus cases in 500s for 6th day; tougher curbs partially easedJan 17, 2021South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 500s for the sixth consecutive day Sunday, as the country partially eased restrictions on cafes and gyms to strike a balance between maintain... -
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[Eye Plus] Green refuge undergroundJan 16, 2021Cheongdam Station on Seoul Subway Line 7 in bustling southern Seoul offers an unlikely escape from pollution and the gray urban environment, reviving the original meaning of the name Cheongdam in a s... -
New virus cases in 500s for 5th day as govt. announces eased restrictionsJan 16, 2021South Korea on Saturday eased restrictions on previously shuttered or scaled back businesses as the number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea stayed in the 500s for the fifth consecutive day. T... -
S. Korea extends current social distancing level for 2 weeks, eases restrictions on cafes, gymsJan 16, 2021South Korea on Saturday extended its current social distancing level for two weeks while easing business restrictions on cafes, gyms and other indoor facilities. Under the new measures taking effect... -
USFK reports 6 more virus cases linked to Yongsan, Pyeongtaek basesJan 15, 2021One American soldier stationed in South Korea and five individuals affiliated with US Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for the new coronavirus, military officials said Friday. The service me... -
Gyeonggi Governor tops poll of presidential hopefulsJan 15, 2021Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung came out on top in the latest poll of support for presidential candidates released Friday, while previous front-runner Lee Nak-yon plummeted. In a survey by Gall... -
Court orders pirate site to compensate authors for illegally using their worksJan 15, 2021The operators of a South Korean pirate website have been ordered to pay compensation to around 50 online comics creators for using their works without permission, judicial sources said Friday. The S... -
Captain of bulk carrier missing in Indian OceanJan 15, 2021The captain of a South Korean-flagged bulk carrier went missing early this month while sailing in the Indian Ocean, Coast Guard officials said Friday. A local shipping company reported to the Coast ...
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