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Fri, June 5, 2020 | 02:27

Korea seeks furlough answer for USFK Korean workers

Korea seeks furlough answer for USFK Korean workers

As the deadline nears, the stalled defense cost-sharing talks between Korea and the United States have left Korean staff at U.S. military bases here on the brink of taking unpaid leave.

2020-03-25 15:43

Korea files strong protest over Japan's approval of school texts laying claims to Dokdo

Korea files strong protest over Japan's approval of school texts laying claims to Dokdo

The foreign ministry issued a strong protest Tuesday after Japan authorized new school textbooks renewing territorial claims to South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo.

2020-03-25 09:53

Government in dilemma over charter flights

Government in dilemma over charter flights

The government faces a quandary over whether to send charter flights to retrieve Koreans from coronavirus-hit countries amid growing calls for a rescue. Some Koreans who reside in countries that have currently suspended direct flights to Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are calling on the government to arrange charter flights despite having alternative options.

2020-03-23 15:05

Korea begins coronavirus tests on all flying from Europe

Korea begins coronavirus tests on all flying from Europe

South Korea on Sunday began conducting new coronavirus tests on all arrivals from Europe and requiring even those with negative results to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine as part of efforts to prevent any inflow of the virus from outside. Starting at midnight, the government set in motion the screening measure for both its citizens and foreigners, amid growing concerns over ...

2020-03-22 10:41

80 Koreans evacuated from Tehran

80 Koreans evacuated from Tehran

A chartered flight arranged by the government has brought 80 people from Iran to Korea due to the worsening situation of the COVID-19 spread there. Seventy-four Koreans and six Iranian family members arrived at Incheon International Airport Thursday afternoon on an Asiana Airlines plane, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2020-03-19 16:38

Furlough of USFK Korean workers looming

Furlough of USFK Korean workers looming

Unpaid leave for Korean staff at U.S. military bases here is looming large as the ongoing round of defense-cost sharing talks between Korea and the United States is likely to end without any progress.

2020-03-19 14:30

Korean man attacked in Canada; motive still under investigation

Korean man attacked in Canada; motive still under investigation

The Korean Consulate General in Montreal has warned citizens in Canada after a Korean man was attacked for no reason in the city. The victim, 44, was stabbed in the upper body by a stranger while walking on Decarie Blvd. Sunday (local time), according to the Korean Consulate General Tuesday. The man was taken to a nearby hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

2020-03-19 13:38

US Embassy to suspend visa interviews as precaution against coronavirus

US Embassy to suspend visa interviews as precaution against coronavirus

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul said Wednesday that it will suspend all routine visa interviews this week in line with a State Department measure to respond to the new coronavirus outbreaks.

2020-03-18 17:49

Philippines lifts deadline for foreigners to leave Luzon

Philippines lifts deadline for foreigners to leave Luzon

The Philippine government has lifted a 72-hour deadline for foreigners to leave the country's main northern island - a measure that troubled 50,000 Korean residents there. Previously, the government asked foreign residents and travelers to leave Luzon, where the capital Manila is located, within 72 hours from Tuesday (local time) before suspending flights over coronavirus fea...

2020-03-18 16:39

Trump calls COVID-19 'Chinese virus'

Trump calls COVID-19 'Chinese virus'

U.S. President Donald Trump has branded COVID-19 the “Chinese virus,” deepening Washington-Beijing diplomatic tensions over the outbreak. After speaking about recession risks Monday afternoon (local time), Trump tweeted that “The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus. We will...

2020-03-18 13:23

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