Korea

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  PM warns against discrimination in COVID-19 vaccinations, pledges transparency

  Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Friday warned against any discrimination in administrating COVID-19 vaccines,...

  • Posted January 29, 2021
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  (LEAD) Moon briefs global leaders on S. Korea’s inclusive policy amid pandemic

  President Moon Jae-in introduced global political and business leaders Wednesday to South Korea’s policy...

  • Posted January 27, 2021
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  (LEAD) Moon urges compensation measures for coronavirus-hit small merchants, self-employed

   President Moon Jae-in instructed his government Monday to explore “institutional” ways to compensate the...

  • Posted January 25, 2021
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  (2nd LD) Samsung heir Lee, prosecutors won’t appeal ruling in bribery case

  Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong and the prosecution said Monday that they will not appeal...

  • Posted January 25, 2021
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  (LEAD) Moon to accept Britain’s invitation to G-7 summit, official says

  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has formally invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to...

  • Posted January 22, 2021
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  Japanese FM says Tokyo won’t appeal Seoul court ruling over wartime sexual slavery

  The Japanese government will not appeal a Seoul court order to compensate South Korean...

  • Posted January 22, 2021
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  Biden administration tipped to have positive impact on S. Korea’s exports

  The new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to have a positive...

  • Posted January 20, 2021