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# South Korea

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# pandemic
Covid-19 precautions increase after cases surge in various hotspots worldwide
Indonesia is expected to pass the 50,000 mark for confirmed infections today.
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Jun 25th 2020, 8:28 AM
# Coronavirus
Covid-19 numbers surge globally as many nations ease lockdowns
India has been recording about 15,000 new infections each day, and some states are considering fresh lockdown measures.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 10:31 AM
# at loggerheads
South Korean group launches thousands of anti-North leaflets across the border as tensions simmer
A propaganda war is fuelling the escalating tensions between the two countries.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 8:40 AM
# Covid-19
New coronavirus cases threaten recovery in China and South Korea
It has also emerged US President Donald Trump told health officials to reduce testing.
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Jun 21st 2020, 8:25 AM
# rising tensions
South Korea's unification minister resigns after North blows up liaison office
Tensions on the peninsula have heightened in recent weeks.
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Jun 19th 2020, 9:20 AM
# China
Beijing sees drop in confirmed Covid-19 cases amid efforts to stem spread
The Chinese capital reported 21 cases today, down from 31 yesterday.
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Jun 18th 2020, 8:08 AM
# demilitarised zones
North Korea 'blows up liaison office' as tensions rise with South Korea
North Korea’s military has recently threatened to move back into zones that were demilitarised under inter-Korean peace agreements.
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Jun 16th 2020, 8:54 AM
# Korean Peninsula
North Korea severs communication with the South over defectors sending anti-Kim leaflets over the border
Defectors have sent leaflets to the North by balloon and bottle criticising Kim Jong Un over his weapons programmes and human rights abuses.
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Jun 9th 2020, 7:00 AM
# Lockdown
China and South Korea report new spikes in coronavirus cases
The spikes have caused concerns about the implications of loosening restrictions.
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May 10th 2020, 4:32 PM
# demilitarised zone
Multiple shots fired from North Korea at guard post across border, says South
The fire exchange took place a day after North Korea reported its leader Kim Jong Un’s first public appearance in some 20 days.
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May 3rd 2020, 7:37 AM
# Covid-19
South Korea reports zero new domestic coronavirus cases for first time since February
For a time the country had the world’s second-largest outbreak.
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Apr 30th 2020, 9:35 AM
# Speculation
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well', South Korea security advisor says
There has been speculation over Kim’s health following his absence from a key anniversary last week.
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Apr 27th 2020, 7:49 AM
# jacinda ardern
New Zealand to ease strict lockdown as Covid-19 numbers fall
The country reported five new cases of the virus today but has not seen widespread community transition.
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Apr 27th 2020, 7:11 AM
# Speculation
South Korea plays down reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger after a surgery'
CNN cited a US official saying that Washington was “monitoring intelligence” on the matter.
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Apr 21st 2020, 8:39 AM
# Pyongyang
North Korea accused of firing multiple short-range cruise missiles
South Korea said that the missiles were fired towards the sea.
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Apr 14th 2020, 7:26 AM
# Moon Jae-In
Bono writes to South Korean president to ask for help tackling coronavirus in Ireland
It comes after U2 said they would contribute €10 million to support healthcare workers.
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Apr 12th 2020, 7:05 PM
# Mandatory
Spurs confirm Son will complete military service during Premier League shutdown
With the Premier League suspended indefinitely due to the spread of Covid-19, Son Heung-min will undertake his military service.
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Apr 6th 2020, 6:47 PM
# South Korea
Spurs' Son set for military training during virus shutdown: report
Son was spared a career-threatening stint as a conscript when South Korea took gold at the 2018 Asian Games.
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Apr 3rd 2020, 3:28 PM
# Coronavirus
Clear communication, mass testing: How South Korea is effectively battling Covid-19
A spike in Covid-19 cases in late February in South Korea led to testing on a scale replicated in few other regions.
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Mar 19th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Pyongyang
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles in first launch for three months
The lack of testing activity in past months had experts wondering whether the North was holding back its weapons displays.
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Mar 2nd 2020, 8:16 AM
# Daegu
Spike in coronavirus cases in South Korea as it becomes second worst-affected country after China
The overall figure in the country is 156.
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Feb 21st 2020, 7:21 AM
# jung joon-young
Korean K-pop star jailed for gang rape and secretly filming and distributing illicit videos
“It is hard to fathom the extent of suffering the victims must have gone through,” the court’s ruling said.
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Nov 29th 2019, 7:23 AM
# too good
Brilliant Coutinho free kick the highlight as win eases the pressure on Brazil boss
Lucas Paqueta and Danilo were also on target amid a 3-0 victory over South Korea.
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Nov 19th 2019, 3:57 PM
# Korean Derby
'I think it's a huge achievement just to return safely' - Spurs star after match against North Korea
The game in Pyongyang finished 0-0.
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Oct 17th 2019, 9:08 PM
# crossing borders
Points shared in landmark World Cup qualifier between North and South Korea
Gianni Infantino looked on but there were no fans in attendance as North Korea and South Korea drew 0-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
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Oct 15th 2019, 1:51 PM
# Georgia
US rescuers save four men trapped inside capsized cargo ship
The cause of the capsizing remains under investigation.
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Sep 10th 2019, 6:01 PM
# Missiles
North Korea fires projectiles hours after offering talks with US
The US has said it is closely monitoring the situation.
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Sep 10th 2019, 8:33 AM
# Tense
North Korea rejects peace talks with South Korea over military drills
North Korea blamed blamed South Korea and US military exercises.
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Aug 16th 2019, 7:57 AM
# evil spirits
South Korean doomsday cult leader jailed after followers beaten and subject to brutal rituals
Some 400 followers were brought to Fiji, and those who tried to leave were severely punished, a court heard.
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Jul 31st 2019, 8:18 AM
# gwangju
World championship athletes injured in fatal balcony collapse in South Korea
The tragedy happened after a balcony at the Coyote Ugly club close to the athletes’ village collapsed.
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Jul 27th 2019, 7:21 AM
# Dokdo islets
South Korean fighter jets fire over 400 warning shots at Russian military aircraft
Seoul said a Russian A-50 warplane twice entered South Korean airspace, a claim Moscow has denied.
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Jul 23rd 2019, 12:32 PM
# North Korea
'We seem to get along': Trump invites Kim to meet for handshake at demilitarised zone
The US president also said he would have no problem stepping over the border into North Korea if he meets the country’s leader.
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Jun 29th 2019, 8:37 AM
# Road to Tokyo
Ireland secure Olympic qualifier spot and reach final in France after win over Korea
Three goals in a three-minute spell either side of half time saw Alexander Cox’s men through.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 4:45 PM
# unfortunate
Comical own goal helps Nigeria overcome South Korea in World Cup
It was a day to forget for Kim Do-yeon.
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Jun 12th 2019, 4:44 PM
# Winner winner
South Korean scoops $1 million prize with first major championship win at US Open
Lee6 Jeong-Eun edged out Celine Boutier for a two-shot win.
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Jun 3rd 2019, 12:56 AM
# as it stands
Hole-in-one leaves Kim in clear at Texas Open, Graeme McDowell in the hunt
The 23-year-old from Seoul delivered another dazzling outing at TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Oaks Course to pull clear of a crowded field.
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Apr 6th 2019, 11:42 AM
# love motels
Hundreds of couples livestreamed having sex in South Korea without their consent
The footage was streamed 24 hours a day to a subscription website with about 4,000 members.
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Mar 21st 2019, 8:26 AM
# South Korea
Second K-pop star quits over growing South Korean sex scandal
K-pop is a popular musical genre in South Korea.
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Mar 13th 2019, 12:14 PM
# London Calling
Early return for Tottenham star Son Heung-min as South Korea suffer Asian Cup elimination
Title-chasing South Korea were defeated by Qatar on Friday.
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Jan 25th 2019, 3:28 PM
# jo song gil
North Korean diplomat in Italy 'in hiding', says South's intelligence officials
Jo Song Gil, 48, has been acting ambassador in Rome since October 2017.
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Jan 3rd 2019, 9:48 AM
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