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COVID-19 makes S. Koreans less happy, economically more insecure: surveyFeb 23, 2021South Koreans felt less happy last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with women, young adults, the elderly and low-income citizens affected the most, a state-run think tank's survey showed Tuesda... -
Seoul city vows strict response to illegal rallies on March 1Feb 23, 2021The Seoul city government vowed Tuesday to respond strictly to all illegal rallies held in downtown squares on March 1 Independence Movement Day. Conservative groups have again announced plans to st... -
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[Newsmaker] Claims of past school violence sweep sports, showbizFeb 23, 2021Victims attempt to get rid of emotional baggage via public punishment online, experts say -
First taxi service for those with COVID-19 symptoms launches in BusanFeb 23, 2021The first taxi service in South Korea exclusively for those with COVID-19 symptoms kicked off in Busan with the same fare system but will only run to and from home and local public health centers. T... -
What Seoul mayor candidates have to say on LGBTQ festivalFeb 23, 2021The issue of LGBTQ rights has come to the fore again in South Korea’s political circles, sparked by the recent remarks from one of the leading candidates to be Seoul mayor. The controversial remarks... -
S. Korea to begin inoculations this week, herd immunity by Nov. in questionFeb 23, 2021South Korea will begin its first inoculations against the novel coronavirus later this week, health authorities said Tuesday, adding it might not be able to achieve herd immunity by November. The Ko... -
New virus cases in 300s for 2nd day; high reproduction rate, variants still concerningFeb 23, 2021South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed below 400 for the second straight day Tuesday on fewer tests over the weekend, but authorities are vigilant over the rising reproduction rate amid eas... -
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[Newsmaker] Men's volleyball league suspended for 2 weeks after player tests positive for COVID-19Feb 23, 2021The South Korean professional volleyball league announced Tuesday the ongoing men's season will be suspended for two weeks, effective immediately, after a player tested positive for the novel coronav... -
Chemical accidents surged over 30% last year: instituteFeb 22, 2021The number of chemical accidents soared by more than 30 percent last year, a government agency said Monday, indicating possible loopholes in the management of hazardous materials amid the growing pre... -
Experts paint murky outlook for COVID-19 herd immunityFeb 22, 2021AstraZeneca, Pfizer jabs to be administered from this week -
Police pledge maximum safety measures for vaccinationFeb 22, 2021Police on Monday pledged all-out efforts to ensure the safety of the nation's COVID-19 inoculation program to be rolled out late this week. South Korea plans to begin to administer AstraZeneca's vac... -
Conservative groups plan anti-Moon rally on March 1Feb 22, 2021Conservative groups known for organizing mass political rallies last year said Monday they plan to hold a similar event denouncing President Moon Jae-in on March 1 Independence Movement Day. At a pr... -
Less than half of S. Koreans willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine shots immediately: pollFeb 22, 2021Less than half of South Koreans are willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine shots immediately, without waiting for further reports on those vaccines' effects, an opinion poll showed Monday. In the surve... -
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[News Focus] Doctors protest bill to strip convicts of medical licensesFeb 22, 2021COVID-19 vaccination program under threat just days prior as doctors mull full-scale strike -
Wildfires sweep area the size of 357 soccer fieldsFeb 22, 2021Forest fires that began in Andong and Yecheon in North Gyeongsang Province on Sunday swept an area the size of 357 soccer fields, fire and local authorities said Monday, as dry weather and strong win...
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