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S. Korea reports 4 imported virus cases with zero local infections
South Korea reported four more cases of the new coronavirus Thursday, but all of them were imported ones, marking the first time in 72 days that local infections have fallen to zero. The four new cases brought the total to 10,765. It was the first time since Feb. 18 that no locally infected cases have occurred. It also marked the lowest daily increase in more than two months, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). South Korea reported its first coronavirus
Social Affairs April 30, 2020
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S. Korea striving to identify workers killed in warehouse fire
Police on Thursday strived to identify some of the 38 construction workers killed in a warehouse fire in Icheon, south of Seoul, after wrapping up a search and rescue operation in one of the country's deadliest blazes in years. The fire, which injured 10 others, two of them seriously, engulfed a four-story building under construction in Icheon, 50 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Wednesday afternoon and was put out five hours later. Firefighters brought in excavators to search every corner
Social Affairs April 30, 2020
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Ex-PM Lee's popularity tops 40% in presidential hopeful poll
Former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon's favorability rating as a potential presidential contender has climbed to above 40 percent, further strengthening his front-runner position, according to a survey Thursday. The journalist-turned-politician's favorability rating stood at 40.2 percent, according to a Realmeter survey of 2,522 voting-eligible adults nationwide. The poll, commissioned by media outlet OhmyNews, was conducted from April 20-24. The latest figure represents a 10.5 percentage point i
Politics April 30, 2020
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S. Korea's southwestern region hit by another quake
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southwestern region county of Haenam on Thursday, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The quake occurred at 7:13 a.m., 21 kilometers west-northwest of Haenam in South Jeolla Province, at a depth of 21 km, according to the KMA. The epicenter was at 34.66 degrees north latitude and 126.40 degrees east longitude, the agency said. "The earthquake was felt in the areas near the epicenter," the agency said, warning residents to take caut
Social Affairs April 30, 2020
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Moon notes Buddhist spirit over virus crisis, deadly blaze
President Moon Jae-in on Thursday mourned the victims of a warehouse fire that left at least 38 people dead and 10 others injured the previous day, saying the disaster has added woes to the coronavirus crisis. "Many people were killed. It is so sad that this unfortunate accident has happened when everybody is working hard to overcome COVID-19," Moon said in a message marking Buddha's Birthday. "I deeply mourn the victims and wish those injured a quick recovery." South Kore
Politics April 30, 2020
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National Assembly approves bills on sex crimes, internet-only banks
The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a set of bills designed to strengthen punishment for digital sex crimes, amid a public outcry over a recent high-profile online sex abuse case involving minors. The package includes a revision to the sex crime act, under which people who possess, buy, store or watch illegally filmed obscene materials can face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won (US$24,610). Under current laws, possession of illegally filmed sexual foo
Politics April 29, 2020
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Late 'comfort woman' recognized for lifelong human rights activities with Amnesty Award
The late Kim Bok-dong, a former sex slavery victim-turned human rights activist, received Wednesday a posthumous award from Amnesty International in recognition of her passion for and efforts toward the human rights of sex slavery victims. The Korean branch of the UK-based non-governmental organization has chosen the late activist as a recipient of the 22nd Amnesty International Korea Media Awards, acknowledging Kim's dedication to justice for sex slavery victims. Up to 200,000 women, mostl
Social Affairs April 29, 2020
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Public firms' debt rose by most ever last year: govt.
South Korean public firms' debt rose by the largest amount ever last year amid an economic slowdown, with their debt-to-capital ratio rebounding for the first time in seven years, the finance ministry said Wednesday. The combined debt of 337 public institutions reached 525.1 trillion won ($430.9 billion) at the end of last year, up 21.4 trillion won from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The tally did not include data by three state-run banks, including Kor
Economy April 29, 2020
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EXO's Chen becomes father of daughter
Chen, a member of K-pop boy band EXO, became the father of a daughter Wednesday following his surprise marriage announcement in January. "Chen had a daughter born today as (reported)," EXO's management agency, SM Entertainment, said, confirming some media reports on the birth. The news came about three months after the 28-year-old, whose legal name is Kim Jong-dae, made a surprise marriage announcement in January in a handwritten letter. He said at that time that his fiancee was pr
K-pop April 29, 2020
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Top court confirms jail term of ex-Aekyung CEO in humidifier sterilizer case
South Korea's top court on Wednesday confirmed a jail term of 2 1/2 years for a former chief of Aekyung Industrial Co., one of the local producers of deadly humidifier sterilizers in the early 2000s. The Supreme Court upheld the jail term given by lower courts to Ko Kwang-hyun, former CEO of Aekyung Industrial, for covering up toxicity-related data on the company's disinfectant product Humidifier Mate. The top court also confirmed a one-year prison term for a former senior executive vice pres
Social Affairs April 29, 2020
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Top court rules in favor of pregnant employees in unsafe work environments
In a key ruling that acknowledged the risks of unsafe work environments on a fetus, South Korea's top court on Wednesday ruled in favor of nurses who claimed their children's congenital heart defects should be covered by workplace accident compensation. The Supreme Court ordered the Seoul High Court to review its decision that the nurses were not eligible to receive government compensation given to workplace accident victims. "The mother's body and a fetus are considered a 'single unity'
Social Affairs April 29, 2020
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Seoul stocks end up for 3rd day on earnings hope
South Korean stocks ended higher for a third straight session Wednesday as investor sentiment was buoyed by expectations about robust earnings by US tech firms. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 13.47 points, or 0.70 percent, to close at 1,947.56. Trade volume was moderate at 1.97 billion shares worth 10.4 trillion won ($8.5 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 570 to 272. Investors await further earnings results fr
Market April 29, 2020
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Star-studded collaboration projects dazzle K-pop scene
In one of the highest-profile music collaboration projects to date in South Korea, female singer-songwriter IU and Suga of BTS are on course to hit the music scene with their collaboration song next week. "Eight," set for release next Wednesday, was jointly created by the K-pop queen and actress and the rapper from BTS, and comes with a rap part by the latter. The collaboration brings together the musical power of IU, arguably the country's most sought-after artist for music collabo
K-pop April 29, 2020
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[Newsmaker] Students get suspended prison sentences for trespassing on US envoy's residence
Four South Korean university students indicted for breaking into the United States ambassador's residence in Seoul last October were all given suspended prison sentences by a local court Wednesday. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced the four students each to an imprisonment of one year, suspended for two years, after finding them guilty of obstruction of business charges. The students were also ordered to conduct community service. The four are among 17 student members of a progressi
Social Affairs April 29, 2020
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혜은이-김동현, 30년만에 결혼생활 종지부
가수 혜은이(64)와 배우 김동현(70)이 이혼했다. 29일 가요계와 방송가에 따르면 두 사람은 지난해 7월 상호 협의로 부부 관계에 마침표를 찍었다. 두 사람은 1990년 결혼했다. 김동현이 사업에 연거푸 실패하면서 혜은이가 오랜 세월 거액의 빚을 갚아나가는 등 어려움을 함께한 사연은 방송매체를 통해서도 잘 알려졌다. 혜은이는 1975년 '당신은 모르실거야'로 데뷔해 최고 전성기를 누렸지만 결혼 전에는 아버지를 대신해 가장 노릇을 했고 결혼 후에도 이 같은 어려움을 겪으며 힘든 시간을 보냈다. 그럼에도 그는 '진짜 진짜 좋아해', '당신만을 사랑해' 등의 곡을 발표하며 인기를 유지했고 환갑이 훌쩍 넘은 최근까지도 활발하게 무대에 서고 있다. 김동현은 1978년 영화 '마지막 겨울'로 데뷔했으며 드라마 '아내의 유혹', '대조영' 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. 한편, 혜은이는 이날 오후 10시 방송할 TV조선 '인생다큐 마이웨이'에 출연해 가수 인생 45년을 돌아보는 시간
한국어판 April 29, 2020
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