Articles by Kim Tae-eun
Kim Tae-eun
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[Photo News] Students join online classes amid COVID-19 pandemic
Elementary school students in grades one through three joined classes online Monday, starting their new semester virtually to follow social distancing guidelines. While most students took online classes at home, some had applied for special care services in advance. In response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, South Korea started the new school year more than a month later than usual, on April 9, beginning with third-year middle and high school students. Online classes for students
Social Affairs April 21, 2020
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[Photo News] Korean voters brave virus fears to cast ballots
South Koreans cast ballots to elect a new parliament on Wednesday, braving the continued threat of the coronavirus across the nation. Voters were advised to follow strict precautions to prevent the virus from spreading, such as wearing face masks and plastic gloves, and maintaining a safe distance from each other. The Seoul metropolitan area, Busan, the Chungcheong region, Gangwon and Jeju are expected to see some of the closest matches in the general elections. Many are paying atten
Politics April 15, 2020
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[Photo News] Preparations for parliamentary elections
A stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, prepares for the upcoming April 15 parliamentary elections, on Monday, two days ahead of the elections. The polls will fill South Korea's 300-seat unicameral National Assembly. (Photos: Yonhap) By Kim Tae-eun (kimt17@heraldcorp.com)
Politics April 14, 2020
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[Photo News] Early voting despite virus fears
Voters were advised to wear face masks and disposable gloves while casting their ballots for the April 15 general elections, on the first day of the two-day early voting Friday. Strict quarantine guidelines were presented to prevent virus spread, as public safety is a top priority in this year’s elections. (Photos: Yonhap) By Kim Tae-eun (kimt17@heraldcorp.com)
Politics April 10, 2020
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IAP President Hwang Cheol-kyu on cover of Prosecutor
Hwang Cheol-kyu, president of the International Association of Prosecutors, graces the cover of the latest issue of Prosecutor, a Russian quarterly magazine. The magazine also features a detailed interview with Hwang, who was elected last year as head of the IAP. Hwang had worked as chief prosecutor at the Busan High Prosecutors’ Office and vice president of the IAP before taking the helm of the international body of prosecutors. “Our association should provide a more direct and
Social Affairs March 29, 2020
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