K-pop celebs a growing force for tourism in pandemic-hit S. Korea
On a chilly January afternoon, four young men are at a white and wooden kitchen studio set up at a
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Celltrion’s COVID-19 treatment shows higher efficacy than 2 rivals
South Korea’s pharmaceutical giant Celltrion Inc. said Tuesday that its anti-COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment has shown higher treatment efficacy compared
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New virus cases at over 1-month low on fewer tests, infection slowdown
South Korea’s new coronavirus cases rose by the smallest number in 41 days Monday apparently on the back of tightened
Read moreKorean firms ready to showcase products for ‘new normal’ pandemic era at all-digital CES 2021
South Korean firms, anchored by Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., will focus on showcasing new innovations that can
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S. Korea-Britain FTA to be launched this week
S Korea-Britain FTA By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) — South Korea and Britain plan to kick off their
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(3rd LD) S. Korea to allow troops, citizens working for USFK to get COVID-19 vaccinations
(3rd LD) USFK-KATUSA vaccine (ATTN: ADDS USFK’s statement in paras 7-9)By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) — The defense
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(LEAD) Prosecutors demand 9 years in prison for Samsung heir in retrial of bribery case
(LEAD) prosecution-Samsung heir (ATTN: UPDATES with details from 3rd para) SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) — Prosecutors on Wednesday demanded nine
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S. Korea delays launch of first homegrown space rocket
space rocket-launch delay SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) — South Korea said Tuesday it decided to delay the launch of
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(LEAD) S. Korea reports most deaths amid spiking critically ill patients
(LEAD) coronavirus-fatalities (ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) — South Korea on Tuesday reported
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S. Korea’s trade terms up for 8th month in Nov.
trade terms-November SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s terms of trade gained for the eight consecutive month in
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