South Korea Coronavirus
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South Korea reports over 1,200 new COVID-19 cases amid slow vaccination rateThe new cases came close to matching its highest daily increase of the pandemic from Christmas Day of 2020, forcing the government to promise new restrictions if cases remain high.WorldJul 7, 2021
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South Korea reports first cases of U.K. coronavirus variantThe new variant was found in three people who had entered South Korea from London on Dec. 22.WorldDec 27, 2020
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As coronavirus cases spike, South Korea capital region runs out of hospital bedsHospitals were at breaking point with only three critical care beds available in greater Seoul, an area with a population of almost 26 million people, officials said.WorldDec 16, 2020
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South Korea says North Korea tried to hack its coronavirus vaccine developersLawmakers said South Korea's intelligence agency did not specify how many and which drugmakers were targeted but said there was no damage from the hacking attempts.WorldNov 27, 2020
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South Korea scrambles to avoid hospital bed shortage amid new coronavirus surgeThe daily tally of 569 came a day after the numbers hit the highest level since March 6, when South Korea was reeling from the first major COVID-19 outbreak outside China.WorldNov 27, 2020
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Growing deaths in South Korea spark fears over safety of flu vaccine programAt least 13 vaccinated people have died, yet officials say they will not cancel the program, citing a "low possibility that the deaths resulted from the shots."WorldOct 22, 2020
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Man escapes coronavirus quarantine early in South Korea by breaking through wallAuthorities suspected the man, who had entered the country on a ship crew visa, intended to illegally stay in South Korea.WorldOct 7, 2020
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North Korea ‘very sorry’ for killing South Korean over coronavirus concernsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in saying the incident should not have happened, an official said.WorldSep 25, 2020
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South Korea halts free flu shots meant to help coronavirus-plagued health systemAn official said some doses of the vaccine, which need to be refrigerated, had been exposed to room temperature while being transported to a medical facility.WorldSep 22, 2020
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South Korea seeks $4 million in damages from church accused of coronavirus spreadThe Seoul government said it will file a lawsuit against the Sarang Jeil Church and its leader, Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon, accusing them of aggravating the pandemic.WorldSep 18, 2020
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