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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US Air Force blames power loss, weather for F-16 crash in S. Korea in May 2023
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Ex-president Moon recalls in memoir NK leader voiced will not to use nukes
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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US expert says N. Korea might ignore Trump if he returns to White House
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Another Army soldier tests positive for virus after full recovery
An Army officer has tested positive for the new coronavirus after having fully recovered from the disease, the defense ministry said Wednesday. Including the officer based in the southeastern city of Andong, three service members are currently in treatment for COVID-19, according to the ministry. The ministry also said Tuesday another Army soldier in Seoul has tested positive for the new virus again after a full recovery. The military has so far reported 39 infections in barracks. All of th
April 15, 2020
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S. Korea confirms 27 new patients on Election Day
South Korea reported 27 new patients for the 24 hours of the previous day, on the day of its general elections Wednesday, recording a seventh consecutive day of infection numbers falling below 40. Korea is allowing persons placed under self-quarantine to vote under strict guidelines. Out of 59,918 quarantined individuals, 13,642, or 22.8 percent, have informed authorities of the intent to vote. They are able to cast their ballots after 6 p.m. when polls close to other voters. To limit transm
April 15, 2020
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2 more USFK-related individuals test positive for virus; total at 24
US Forces Korea (USFK) reported two additional cases of the new coronavirus Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections among its population to 24. The latest patients are an American contractor and the wife of another contractor, both working at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, 70 kilometers south of Seoul, according to USFK. The US contractor had stayed at the barracks designated for quarantine since April 1, and has now been transferred to barracks for infected patients' isolation, it s
April 14, 2020
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Police arrest man for violating self-isolation rules
A Seoul court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for a South Korean man on charges of violating self-isolation rules, the first formal detention of an alleged quarantine offender. The Seoul Eastern District Court approved the police's request to arrest a 68-year-old man who went outside despite being under coronavirus-related self-isolation. The court cited a high risk of him fleeing and the severity of allegations against him. The resident, who has tested negative for COVID-19 in the
April 14, 2020
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S. Korea on alert over COVID-19 patients testing positive again
A growing number of novel coronavirus patients who have tested positive after recovery are keeping South Korea on its toes, despite the country reporting fewer than 40 new cases for the sixth straight day on Tuesday. At least 124 patients who were thought to be cleared of COVID-19 had tested positive again as of Tuesday, with the number of recurring cases having more than doubled from 51 on April 6, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Korea had a total of 10,56
April 14, 2020
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Seoul City holds COVID-19 art contest on global scale
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is holding an online contest on a global scale to select images and video artwork illustrating the battle against the novel coronavirus, and is offering total prize money of 30 million won ($24,673), Seoul City said Tuesday. “The contest was prepared to deliver a message of hope and encourage Seoulites and people around the world to overcome COVID-19 together as the situation prolongs,” a city official said. Applicants are required to either submi
April 14, 2020
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PM directs setup of pan-govt group on COVID-19 vaccine development
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Tuesday instructed relevant government agencies to compose a pan-governmental group to assist the development of vaccines and treatments for the novel coronavirus. The directive comes as health authorities aim to develop vaccines in Korea by the second half of 2021 or 2022, and a plasma-based treatment within the next two to three months, depending on the availability of blood from virus survivors. “Development of vaccines and medicine for C
April 14, 2020
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[Newsmaker] Quarantined voters to cast ballots under strict guidelines
In Wednesday’s general elections, even those in quarantine can vote. South Korea will pick 300 members of the National Assembly in the first nationwide election to take place during the pandemic. According to the National Election Commission, there are about 50,000 eligible voters under self-quarantine. Not all can vote. Only those who express their intent to vote by 6 p.m. Tuesday will be allowed to step outside their places of isolation to visit polling sta
April 14, 2020
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[News Focus] Telegram sex ring operated like ‘organic cartel,’ prosecution says
Cho Ju-bin, the 24-year-old behind a massive online pornography ring, was indicted Monday on 14 charges including sexual molestation and violation of the law on protection of children against sex offenses. Cho allegedly led a group that blackmailed girls and women into sharing sexual videos of themselves, which were then posted in pay-to-view chat rooms on the Telegram messenger service. He was not indicted for organizing a criminal group this time, but it appears to be only a matter of time
April 14, 2020
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[News Focus] Pace of coronavirus infections relatively fast in India, Brazil, Russia
SEJONG – The novel coronavirus is quickly expanding its power to other populous countries after hitting population giants such as China, Iran, Turkey, Germany and the US, and the next populous group including the UK, France, Italy, Spain and South Korea. According to data from the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, the pace of growth of infections is relatively fast in India, Brazil and Russia -- three of the world’s top 10 by population. Among
April 14, 2020
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S. Korea aiming to release antibody treatment drug for COVID-19 in 2021
South Korea seeks to carry out clinical tests on antibody-based treatment for the novel coronavirus within the year, with the aim of releasing a drug in 2021, a senior official said Tuesday. The country is mapping out a governmentwide support system to find a treatment method and vaccine to combat COVID-19. "Coming up with a drug and vaccine is the only way to deal with the pandemic," said Yoon Tae-ho, a government official in charge of the quarantine. The large amount of blood sa
April 14, 2020
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Koreans in 20s least strict about social distancing: survey
South Koreans in their 20s are the most complacent about social distancing even though the age group makes up the largest proportion of confirmed COVID-19 patients, a survey showed Monday. The survey on public awareness of the novel coronavirus conducted by Hankook Research found that respondents in their 20s were less likely to limit time spent outdoors. About 70 percent of respondents in this age group said they were holding back on outdoor activities, compared to the overall average of 77
April 14, 2020
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Rising relapse cases raise alert amid virus infection slowdown
The number of COVID-19 relapses in South Korea has steadily risen in the past few days, putting health authorities to the test again in the fight against the virus, though the country's new infections have slowed. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), 116 people had been confirmed as relapsed COVID-19 cases as of Monday, up three from a day earlier. Health authorities are striving to find the cause of such cases that could possibly lead to a new source of in
April 14, 2020
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S. Korea confirms 27 new cases, less than 50 for 6th day
South Korea reported 27 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 10,564. The country, which once had the largest outbreak outside China, saw less than 50 new cases of COVID-19 for the sixth straight day. Of all patients, 7,534 people, or 71.3 percent, have recovered, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of the new cases, 12 came from overseas. Seven of those were detected at airport checkpoints. Korea is still
April 14, 2020
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Army soldier involved in online sex crime case referred to military prosecution
An Army soldier accused of involvement in a high-profile sexual blackmail case has been referred to the military prosecution, officials said Tuesday. The private first class, whose identity has been withheld, was arrested last week on suspicion of distributing content of women performing gruesome sex acts under coercion with the Nth room case's prime suspect, Cho Ju-bin. After an initial investigation, military police referred him to the military prosecution with a recommendation that he be i
April 14, 2020
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Subway train derails in Seoul, delaying services
A subway train derailed near Yeongdeungpo Station in southwestern Seoul on Tuesday, delaying and partially disrupting services on line No. 1. No casualties have been reported. The accident took place around 6:28 a.m., halting traffic on both ways of the express lines for line No. 1, according to subway operators. Regular trains on line No. 1 are in operation, but delays have been reported. Around 100 passengers who were on the derailed train walked to the nearby Singil Station, also on line
April 14, 2020
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KCDC denies allegations of manipulating virus tally for election
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday denied allegations that the agency was testing fewer people ahead of the parliamentary election slated for Wednesday in order to influence the results in the ruling Democratic Party’s favor. “There have been reports the disease control agency was interfering with health care institutions to conduct fewer tests. This is absolutely false,” KCDC Director Jung Eun-kyeong said in a press briefing. “On the contra
April 13, 2020
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Telegram chat room operator indicted for sexual exploitation
The leader of a high-profile digital sexual exploitation ring was indicted and referred for court trial Monday for allegedly producing and distributing sexual exploitation materials online for profits, prosecutors said. Cho Ju-bin is accused of blackmailing female victims, including underage girls, into providing their sexual videos from last May to February, which were then posted in his pay-to-view chat room, dubbed "Baksabang," meaning doctor's room in Korean, on the Telegr
April 13, 2020
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Seoul mulls reducing intensity of social distancing
South Korea will consider reducing the intensity of the ongoing social distancing campaign later this week, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Monday, as the number of new coronavirus cases has been stabilizing over the past week. The government extended its high-intensity social distancing campaign by another two weeks through April 19, urging the entire nation to abide by strict quarantine guidelines to stem the spread of COVID-19. The tougher social distancing has called on people to avoid
April 13, 2020
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Cybercrimes up 20.7% in 2019: data
The number of cybercrimes reported to police jumped 20.7 percent from the previous year to more than 180,000 cases in 2019, data showed Monday. Cybercrimes reported to police totaled 180,499 cases in 2019, compared with 149,604 in 2018, according to an annual report compiled by the National Police Agency. By type, crimes using online networks -- such as phishing and smishing -- accounted for 84.2 percent, while crimes related to illegal content, such as production and distribution of sexually
April 13, 2020