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코로나19 확산된 술집·노래방…'N차 감염' 100명 이상
서울 이태원 클럽에서 시작된 신종 코로나바이러스(코로나19) 집단감염이 술집과 노래방을 통해 전국 곳곳으로 확산하면서 좀처럼 연쇄감염의 고리가 끊기지 않고 있다. 경기 용인에서는 술집에서 이태원 방문 확진자와 접촉한 병원 방사선사가 감염돼 한동안 해당 병원이 폐쇄됐고, 인천에서도 이태원 클럽발(發) 집단감염 여파로 고등학생 3학년 2명이 확진되면서 80일 만에 등교했던 학생들이 다시 집으로 돌아갔다. 술집과 노래방은 모두 밀폐된 공간인 데다 좁은 공간에서 밀접 대화나 노래를 하기 때문에 비말(침방울)이 튈 수밖에 없어 코로나19가 전파되기 쉬운 장소다. 더욱이 영업 중에는 소독이나 환기조차 쉽지 않아 방역당국은 등교 수업을 앞둔 청소년들에게 이용자제까지 호소하는 실정이다. 21일 중앙방역대책본부(방대본)에 따르면 최근 이태원 클럽 관련 확진자는 클럽을 직접 방문한 사람보다 클럽발 확진자를 통한 'N차 감염', 즉 2∼4차 전파로 감염 된 접촉자들이 늘어나면
한국어판 May 21, 2020
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Korea's exports of virus test kits tipped to grow further
South Korea's exports of coronavirus test kits are expected to gather momentum down the road thanks to high overseas demand, industry sources said Thursday. With the coronavirus outbreak raging across the globe, many affected countries are scrambling to import South Korean COVID-19 test kits, in a boon to local manufacturers. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, 72 test kits manufactured by 46 companies have been approved for exports. The figure includes six products that have w
Industry May 21, 2020
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트럼프 "중국 무능 때문"…"또라이·얼간이" 막말 쓰며 맹비난
도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령은 20일(현지시간) 신종 코로나바이러스 감염증(코로나19) 관련 중국측 입장 발표에 대해 "또라이", "얼간이"라는 막말까지 써가며 강력히 성토했다. 코로나19 책임론을 둘러싸고 미·중 간 전방위적 충돌이 빚어지고 있는 가운데 양측의 감정싸움도 극한으로 치닫고 있는 양상이다. 트럼프 대통령은 20일(현지시간) 트위터에 올린 글에서 "중국의 어떤 또라이(wacko)가 방금 수십만명을 죽인 바이러스에 대해 중국을 제외한 모든 이들을 비난하는 성명을 발표했다"고 말했다. 이어 "제발 이 얼간이(dope)에게 이러한 전 세계적 대규모 살상을 저지른 것은 다름 아닌 중국의 무능이라는 것을 설명 좀 해주라"고 꼬집었다. 다만 트럼프 대통령이 구체적으로 중국의 어떠한 입장 발표에 대해 반응한 것인지는 분명치 않아 보인다. 앞서 궈웨이민(郭衛民) 중국 전국인민정치협상회의(정협&
한국어판 May 21, 2020
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K-진단키트 전 세계서 '러브콜'
신종 코로나바이러스 감염증(코로나19)의 대유행 속 국산 진단키트를 향한 전 세계의 '러브콜'이 끊임없이 이어지고 있다. 코로나19 유행이 사그라지지 않는 국가로부터의 공급 요청이 지속하면서 앞으로 더 기대된다는 게 업계의 중론이다. 21일 식품의약품안전처에 따르면 국내에서 수출용 허가를 받은 코로나19 진단키트는 46개사 72개 제품이다. 여기엔 국내에서 긴급사용승인을 받은 6개사 6개 제품(바이오세움·바이오코아 ·씨젠·솔젠트·SD바이오센서·코젠바이오텍)이 포함돼 있다. 수출용 허가를 받은 기업 대부분은 국내에서는 식약처의 긴급사용승인(EUA)을 받지는 못했지만, 이와는 별개로 해외시장을 공략하고 있다. 실제 국산 코로나19 진단키트는 아시아는 물론 북미와 남미, 중동, 아프리카 등 말 그대로 전 세계로 수출되는 중이다. 공급 요청이 쏟아지면서 이미 지난해 실적 이상의 주문을 받았다는 기업도 적지 않다
한국어판 May 21, 2020
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Seoul stocks open higher on hopes of economic recovery
South Korean stocks opened higher Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street apparently backed by hopes of an economic recovery. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) advanced 13.15 points, or 0.66 percent, to 2,002.79 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 369.04 points, or 1.52 percent, to close at 24,575.90 on Wednesday (US time). Hopes of a quick economic recovery sparked the stock market rally with virus-related restrictions
Market May 21, 2020
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'퇴사'하고 기획사 세운 유빈 "자유가 주는 책임감 있죠"
유빈(본명 김유빈·32)은 인터뷰 장소에 들어오자마자 '아티스트/CEO'라고 적힌 명함을 기자들에게 일일이 건넸다. '국민 걸그룹' 원더걸스 메인 래퍼로 활약하며 '텔 미', '소 핫', '노바디' 등 메가 히트곡을 낸 그는 올해 초 JYP엔터테인먼트를 떠나 독립했다. '진짜는 진짜를 알아본다'(real recognize real)는 뜻의 르(rrr)엔터테인먼트를 설립하고 기획사 대표로 새롭게 출발했다. 최근 강남구 신사동에서 만난 유빈은 "의뢰를 해서 명함도 제작하게 되고, 영수증 정리 빨리하라고 독촉도 받아봤다"며 "이런 소소한 일들이 너무 재밌다. 가수가 아닌 CEO로서 새로운 즐거움과 배움도 너무 좋다"고 말했다. 그는 "바보가 용기가 있다고, 아무것도 몰라서 도전한 거여서 처음에는 '멘붕'이 왔다"며 겸손해했다. 하지만 "하나하나 제대로 알아가면서 하고 싶었다", "배워가
한국어판 May 21, 2020
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Samsung Display temporarily suspends construction at Asan complex
Samsung Display, one of the largest screen manufacturers in the world, said Wednesday that it has temporarily suspended construction at an industrial complex in South Korea amid market uncertainty caused by the novel coronavirus. The company said it halted work on the second plant area at the Tangjeong 2 complex in Asan, 90 kilometers south of Seoul. "The COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary for changes in the construction schedule as the business environment is changing rapidly,"
Technology May 20, 2020
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FM Kang discusses biz support with mission chiefs in Middle East amid virus outbreak
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a videoconference with the chiefs of South Korean missions in six Middle Eastern nations on Wednesday to discuss ways to boost support for Korean businesses and cooperation with host countries amid the coronavirus pandemic, her office said. In the videoconference with the ambassadors to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, Seoul's top diplomat called for stepped-up efforts to provide the best assistance possible to South
Foreign Affairs May 20, 2020
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S. Korea, UK vice defense chiefs vow cooperation against coronavirus
South Korean Vice Defense Minister Park Jae-min held phone talks with his British counterpart Wednesday and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in dealing with the coronavirus, the defense ministry said. During the conversation with Annabel Goldie, a life peer and minister of state at the British defense ministry, Park shared South Korea's experience in stemming the spread of COVID-19 in its initial stages and explained the military's active contribution to containing the virus. "Minis
Defense May 20, 2020
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Prosecutors demand 35-year prison sentence for former President Park in her retrial
Prosecutors on Wednesday demanded an imprisonment of 35 years for former President Park Geun-hye in an appellate court's retrial for her bribery, abuse of power and embezzlement charges. In a hearing at the Seoul High Court, prosecutors demanded Park be punished with a 25-year prison sentence, a fine of 30 billion won (US$24.36 million) and a forfeit of 200 million won on bribery charges. In addition, they demanded an imprisonment of 10 years and a forfeit of 3.3 billion won for the former p
Politics May 20, 2020
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Special forces' planned training in US canceled due to coronavirus
Planned training by a group of special forces troops in the United States has been called off due to the new coronavirus, a military source said Wednesday. About 30 members of the Army's Special Warfare Command were originally scheduled to visit the US military's Fort Irwin National Training Center for combined training this month, but the plan has been canceled. It is the latest in a series of combined training exercises between South Korea and foreign troops that have been postponed amid th
Defense May 20, 2020
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S. Korea to include green projects in 'New Deal' plan
Cheong Wa Dae formalized a plan Wednesday for the Green New Deal project, saying relevant authorities will unveil details early next month. President Moon Jae-in announced a bold push for the Korean version of the New Deal meant to help overcome the coronavirus crisis and develop new growth engines, addressing the nation on the third anniversary of his inauguration on May 10. He focused on the so-called Digital New Deal. But there have since been calls from the international community and civ
Politics May 20, 2020
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Eight in 10 households receive emergency relief funds
Eight in 10 South Korean households have received emergency disaster relief funds now being paid by the government to the whole country to cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said Wednesday. On May 4, South Korea began paying out 1 million won ($813) each to households with four or more members, 800,000 won to three-person households, 600,000 won to two-person households and 400,000 won to single-person households. By Tuesday, 17.
Social Affairs May 20, 2020
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Two S. Korean animated films invited to Annecy fest
Two South Korean animated films have been invited to a competition section of this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival, organizers said Wednesday. According to the 2020 lineup released by the France-based festival to be held online from June 15-30, "Beauty Water" and "The Shaman Sorceress" will compete in the Contrechamp competition category for feature films. A total of 10 animated films, including "On Gaku: Our Sound!" by Japanese director Kenji
Film May 20, 2020
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Corporate tax revenue to fall in 2020 for first time in 6 years: think tank
South Korea's corporate tax revenue is expected to decline this year for the first time in six years due to the coronavirus impact on major industries, a local think tank said Wednesday. The country's corporate tax revenue rose in the past five years to 72 trillion won ($59 billion) in 2019 from 45 trillion won in 2015, according to the Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI). This year, however, corporate tax revenue could reach an estimated 56.5 trillion won, 12 percent lower than
Economy May 20, 2020
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