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Masked against coronavirus, South Korean students return to school
The beginning of the spring semester has been postponed several times since March as South Korea battled the first large coronavirus outbreak outside China,...
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North and South Korea exchange gunfire at border: Seoul
A South Korean guard post was hit by several shots from the North, the joint chiefs of staff (JCS) said in a statement.
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North Korea fires multiple suspected cruise missiles
The 'multiple projectiles' fired from Munchon in the east of the country were believed to be 'short-range cruise missiles', the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.
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WHO probes patients who tested positive after negative result in South Korea
The WHO says 91 patients cleared of the new coronavirus tested positive again yesterday in South Korea.
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Spurs' Son set for chemical warfare training in South Korea
All able-bodied men are required to serve in the military for around two years in South Korea, which is technically still at war with the North, but Son received an exemption for leading the country to gold at the 2018 Asian Games.
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South Korea to pay cash to families, bring in extra budget relief
Moon, after an emergency meeting with economic policymakers, said an “emergency disaster relief payment” of up to 1 million won (658.88 pounds) would be made to all households except the top 30% by income.
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S. Korea coronavirus cases approach 5,000
Two more people had died, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, taking the toll to 28.
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South Korea closes churches as coronavirus tally passes 3,500
In Seoul, the capital, about a dozen worshippers were turned away from the Yoido Full Gospel Church, which put a sermon for its 560,000 followers on YouTube, filmed with a small choir instead of all 200 members and 60-strong orchestra.
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Global spread of coronavirus raises pandemic fears
Shares and oil prices tumbled while gold soared to a seven-year high. The Korean won fell 0.8% to its lowest since August.
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South Korea raises alert to highest level as coronavirus cases jump
The escalation in the alert level allows the government to send extra resources to Daegu city and Cheongdo county, which were designated “special care zones” on Friday.
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BTS releases new album with 4 million pre-orders
The album broke records even before it came out as South Korea's most pre-ordered album ever and its lead single making its debut on video app TikTok.
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China records drop in coronavirus cases; 2 deaths reported from quarantined ship
South Korea reported a spike in infections, with 23 new cases linked to a church congregation, up from 14 on Wednesday, in what health officials called a 'super-spreading event'.
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S. Korea's president calls for 'all possible measures' to help virus-hit economy
President Moon Jae-in said the economy is in an emergency situation and needs a boost to stimulate domestic demand.
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China hosts Japan, S.Korea with eyes on nuclear North
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said it was important they worked together at a 'turbulent' time.
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Till death do I stay single: South Korea's #NoMarriage women
Bonnie Lee doesn't care about finding a boyfriend or a fairytale wedding and will decide her own happily-ever-after.
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Dying for a better life: South Koreans fake their funerals for life lessons
More than 25,000 people have participated in mass “living funeral” services at Hyowon Healing Center since it opened in 2012, hoping to improve their lives by simulating their deaths.
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South Korea warns of 'serious risk' from vaping, considers sales ban
While long-term health impacts from vaping remain largely unknown, e-cigarettes were viewed as a healthier alternative that could help users quit smoking when they were first launched a few years ago.
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No goals, no fans, no TV: Koreas draw 0-0 in blacked-out World Cup qualifier
The showdown between the two sides took place at Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Stadium with no live broadcast, no supporters and no foreign media in attendance.
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Huge tanker blast sparks fire injuring 18 in South Korea
A ball of fire shot up high above the ship and thick black smoke billowed into the air, dramatic images showed.
