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Fri, April 3, 2020 | 11:22

Coronavirus: 45 under police investigation for breaking self-isolation rules

Coronavirus: 45 under police investigation for breaking self-isolation rules

Under the revised anti-infectious disease law, those caught violating the self-isolation rules can face up to a year in jail or a 10 million won ($8,196) fine - and deportation in the case of foreigners.

Park Si-soo | 2020-04-01 14:13

Seoul's ultrafine dust density drops 20% this winter

Seoul's ultrafine dust density drops 20% this winter

Seoul's ultrafine dust particles decreased 20 percent this winter, thanks to the new seasonal management system and decreased industrial activities due to the new coronavirus outbreak, the municipal government said Wednesday. According to the Seoul government, the capital's density of ultrafine dust particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, known as PM 2.5, averaged...

2020-04-01 13:05

Korea reports 101 new virus cases, total now at 9,887

Korea reports 101 new virus cases, total now at 9,887

South Korea saw a slight decline in new coronavirus cases Wednesday, but cluster infections in Seoul and the surrounding area continued to emerge. The 101 new cases of COVID-19, detected Tuesday and down from 125 new cases a day earlier, brought the country's total cases to 9,887 and marked the 20th consecutive day that new infections have hovered around 100 or fewer addition...

2020-04-01 11:11

Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus?

Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus?

If you're not sick with the new coronavirus, should you wear a mask in public? Global health authorities say no. Amid a shortage of masks, the U.S. is sticking with that advice but Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested people who are worried wear a scarf. That shortage is so severe that the Joint Commission, which accredits U.S. hospitals, said Tuesday that if facilities ...

2020-04-01 09:58

White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus

White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a "hell of a bad two weeks" ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained. Public health officials stressed that the number could be less if people across the country bear down ...

2020-04-01 09:50

USFK begins furloughs for Korean employees over stalled cost-sharing talks

USFK begins furloughs for Korean employees over stalled cost-sharing talks

Thousands of South Koreans working for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) were furloughed indefinitely starting Wednesday amid a deadlock in defense cost-sharing negotiations between the two countries, sparking concerns over the possible impact on Korea's readiness posture. The furlough has also drawn criticism that Washington is risking the livelihoods of South Koreans who have wo...

2020-04-01 09:29

Judge recuses himself in sex exploitation case

Judge recuses himself in sex exploitation case

A lower court judge in Seoul initially assigned to hear one of the cases involving a suspect accused of selling access to violent sexual videos on Telegram recused himself Monday amid mounting public pressure against him.

Kim Se-jeong | 2020-03-31 17:26

Calling for one-day session over 'Nth room' case

Calling for one-day session over 'Nth room' case

Rep. Sim Sang-jeung, chairwoman of the minor opposition Justice Party, stages a one-person demonstration at the National Assembly, Seoul, Tuesday, to call on members of the Assembly to convene a provisional session to discuss and pass laws designed to prevent cyber sexual exploitation and that would ensure punitive measures against perpetrators, an issue raised by the so-call...

Jung Da-min | 2020-03-31 17:11

Seoul's progressive Jewish community Hakehillah

Seoul's progressive Jewish community Hakehillah

“Many people come to us saying, 'I'm Jewish, but …'” said Anna Toombs-Yun, co-founder of Jewish community organization Hakehillah. “But we think, 'I'm Jewish and …' is much better.”

2020-03-31 17:06

Celebrating April Fool's Day with urban exploration

Celebrating April Fool's Day with urban exploration

It's the most wonderful time of the year. My favorite holiday, April Fool's Day. My editor warned me there will be no pranks printed in the newspaper. So instead, I'd like to share some of my most legendary urban exploration April Fool's Day jokes of years past.

2020-03-31 17:05

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