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Reporter
: Lee Hyo-jin
Sun, July 3, 2022 | 17:02
Next president to write new chapter in history
Regardless of who eventually emerges victorious in the presidential election on Wednesday, the next president is expected to open a new chapter in Korea's political history
2022-03-08 15:53
Koreans cast votes to elect new leader
Easing of distancing measures ahead of election raises speculation on timing
The government's decision to ease COVID-19 regulations earlier than initially planned despite a record surge in coronavirus infections is calling the policy change into question. As the abrupt readjustment of the social distancing measures came less than a week ahead of the March 9 presidential election, some critics claim the government is compromising public health and safe...
Health & Science
| 2022-03-04 16:34
Gov't to push back COVID-19 curfew on restaurants, cafes to 11 p.m.
Daily infections top 260,000 for 1st time amid Omicron's spread
'Miracle shampoo' faces sale ban over toxic chemical claims
A shampoo introduced by a Korean cosmetics company which “miraculously” turns gray hair to black, is facing a major setback as the country's drug safety regulator seeks to ban the sale of the product citing the presence of toxic chemicals in its ingredients.
Health & Science
| 2022-03-04 08:44
Korea becoming center of global bio-workforce training
The World Health Organization (WHO) nominated Korea as the global bio-manufacturing workforce training hub on Feb. 23.
Health & Science
| 2022-03-03 13:30
Russians in Korea unite against Putin's war on Ukraine
Anti-government protests are rarely held in Russia, as the authoritarian regime does not tolerate expression of dissent against the Kremlin. However, President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has immediately provoked strong backlash among Russian citizens. Mass demonstrations erupted across Russia over the weekend, where attendees protested against what the Ru...
Society
| 2022-03-01 16:34
Korea to end transactions with major Russian banks under U.S. sanctions
Envoys of EU, Ukraine warn of severe consequences of Russian invasion
Envoy voices regret over South Korea joining sanctions against Russia
Korea becomes WHO's global vaccine training hub
While vaccines and treatments remain vital tools to combat the ongoing global health crisis, inequitable access to medical resources has hindered pandemic responses in low- and middle-income countries.
Health & Science
| 2022-02-28 16:00
Quarantine rules to be eased amid record-high COVID-19 deaths
The government has decided to ease self-isolation and testing rules for unvaccinated people who have come in close contact with COVID-19 patients. But this latest move has raised concerns of fueling virus transmission among asymptomatic patients. Despite the soaring number of COVID-19 cases, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters announced Friday it will...
Health & Science
| 2022-02-27 15:52
Korea may adopt pandemic exit plan after mid-March
The Korean government may adopt a pandemic exit plan after the Omicron wave peaks, which it believes will come in mid-March, revising quarantine measures toward a phased return to normalcy, according to Health Minister Kwon Deok-cheol, Thursday. “Experts predict that the current wave will reach its peak in mid-March, after which, as seen in other countries, the number of infe...
Health & Science
| 2022-02-24 16:48
Omicron wave expected to peak in mid-March with daily cases around 250,000: PM
Gov't eyes 'return to normalcy' despite snowballing infections
The government's drive toward a “return to normalcy” scheme, under which the coronavirus would be treated like an endemic disease, has drawn criticisms from medical experts who view it as “absurd and reckless” amid the skyrocketing number of infections.
Health & Science
| 2022-02-23 16:34
New COVID-19 cases over 170,000 for 2nd day amid continued Omicron surge
Why eagerly awaited COVID-19 antiviral pills are sitting on shelves
Thousands of COVID-19 antiviral pills are sitting on the shelves of pharmacies amid an unexpected lack of demand for the tablets, which were initially hailed as a game changer in the battle against the pandemic. The easy-to-use pills were much anticipated as the best treatment option for patients undergoing home treatment, preventing high-risk groups from falling into critica...
Health & Science
| 2022-02-22 15:27
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Forum revisits lives of first-generation of Koreans in Hawaii
Heatwave alert issued nationwide
Korean studies and K-vibe
EV fires could hinder transition to eco-friendly vehicles
Institutional investors dump Samsung shares amid macroeconomic uncertainty
'97 group' lawmakers throw hats into DPK leadership race
Russia's messages with missiles tell West to back off
Top economic policymakers of Korea, US discuss Russian oil price cap
Shifting abortion laws cause confusion for patients, clinics
NY overhauls handgun rules in effort to preserve some limits
Afghanistan earthquake killed more than 1,000