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G20 virtual summit: 'Global cooperation key to fight COVID-19'

President speaks during a video conference of G20 leaders at Cheong Wa Dae, March 26. YonhapMoon proposes exemption of entry bans on business travelersBy Do Je-hae President Moon Jae-in and other leaders of G20 countries vowed a coordinated global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, in an extraordinary virtual summit, according to Cheong Wa Dae, Thursday.“Korea remains committed to continuously improving and refining quarantine measures and will share our successful response model with the international community,” Moon said in the video conference.Moon also made some specific proposals for stronger cooperation among G20 member countries on COVID-19 management, including the sharing of all clinical data and quarantine experience, as well as to work together toward developing therapeutics and a vaccine. He also proposed measures for coordinated actions for a global economic recovery, such as expansionary macroeconomic policies and strengthening the global financial safety net. In particular, he called on member states to recognize the need for exped

Mar 26, 2020By Do Je-hae
G20 virtual summit: 'Global cooperation key to fight COVID-19'
  • Coronavirus could become seasonal: top US scientist
  • Up to 10% of recovered coronavirus patients in Wuhan study tested positive later, doctors say
  • FULL TEXT Joint statement from G-20 virtual summit
  • FULL TEXT President Moon Jae-in's remarks at G-20 summit

Sending ballot boxes to islands

An official of a regional branch of the National Election Commission in Incheon prepares ballot boxes to be used in the April 15 general election, at the branch office in Incheon, Thursday. The boxes will be sent to the city's island areas for voters there. Yonhap

Mar 26, 2020
Sending ballot boxes to islands

Ex-spokeswoman, ex-mayor in tight match in Gwangjin

Ko Min-jung, left, the candidate from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, and Oh Se-hoon from the main opposition United Future Party stage one-person election campaigns for the general election in the Gwangjin-B constituency in Seoul, March 11 and 12, respectively. The gap in approval rating between the former spokeswoman to President Moon Jae-in and former Seoul mayor is very close. Courtesy of Ko and Oh's election campsThis is the second in a series on battleground districts for April 15 general election. ― ED.Election result hard to predict with close gap in approval ratings between candidatesBy Jung Da-min A competition between a rookie and a veteran politicians is being held in Seoul's Gwangjin-B district for the April 15 general election.They are ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) candidate Ko Min-jung, who is a former spokeswoman of President Moon Jae-in, and the main opposition United Future Party's (UFP) Oh Se-hoon, former Seoul mayor from 2006 to 2011. The situation is, however, not entirely favorable to the veteran Oh, as Gwangjin-B has long been considered home ter

Mar 26, 2020
Ex-spokeswoman, ex-mayor in tight match in Gwangjin

Overseas voting suspended in 17 countries over coronavirus

A Korean living in Australia votes at the Consulate General of Korea in Sydney for the general election in 2016. / Korea Times fileBy Kang Seung-wooVoting of overseas Koreans for the upcoming general election is facing major setbacks as the nation's election watchdog has decided to suspend polling activities in 17 countries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.According to the National Election Commission (NEC), the voting process will be put on hold at 23 diplomatic missions in 17 countries, meaning 18,392 Koreans living in those countries will not be able to cast their ballots for the April 15 general election.Earlier, more than 177,000 Koreans in 119 countries applied to register to vote in the proportional representation election, with the voting initially being scheduled from April 1 to 6.The 17 are Germany, Spain, Ireland, Britain, the Kyrgyz Republic, France, Ghana, South Africa, Nepal, India, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Ecuador, Honduras, Colombia, the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam and Italy ― the countries where lockdowns and movement restrictions have been implement

Mar 26, 2020By Kang Seung-woo
Overseas voting suspended in 17 countries over coronavirus

PM's ultimatum: 'No mercy for people caught ignoring self-isolation rules'

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun speaks during a pan-government meeting on coronavirus responses at the Seoul Government Complex, Thursday. YonhapSouth Korea's prime minister said Thursday that the government will keep a no-tolerance stance toward those who do not follow self-isolation rules over the new coronavirus, warning that it will file complaints against them.Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun issued a strong warning as some arrivals from Europe and the United States have not abided by two-week self-isolation guidance, spawning concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in communities."(The government) should apply the no-tolerance principle to those who violate self-isolation rules without proper reasons," Chung said at a pan-government meeting on coronavirus responses, calling the self-isolation rules a "mandatory" legal action."There is a need to file complaints with those who do not abide by the rules without legitimate reasons and to order deportation in the case of foreigners," he stressed.South Korea has required all arrivals from Europe and the U.S. to undergo stricter quarantine p

Mar 26, 2020
PM's ultimatum: 'No mercy for people caught ignoring self-isolation rules'
  • All arrivals from US subject to self-isolation for 2 weeks
  • Eight foreigners denied entry for refusing to follow self-isolation rule

Moon to share Korea's coronavirus experience in G-20 summit

South Korean President Moon Jae-in will brief other global leaders on his country's "effective" response to the novel coronavirus when they hold a special teleconference this week, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. YonhapSouth Korean President Moon Jae-in will brief other global leaders on his country's "effective" response to the novel coronavirus when they hold a special teleconference this week, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.The Group of 20 (G-20) major economies are scheduled to open the session at 9 p.m. Thursday (Seoul time) for discussions on COVID-19 following Moon's proposal during his phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this month.High on the agenda are ways to strengthen international cooperation in the health care and quarantine sectors and minimize the economic fallout of the pandemic, according to Cheong Wa Dae's deputy spokesman Yoon Jae-kwan.Moon, in particular, plans to share South Korea's experience from its "effective response" to the virus with the international community, he said.The president is to introduce the country's measures includi

Mar 25, 2020
Moon to share Korea's coronavirus experience in G-20 summit

Moon increases diplomatic prowess over COVID-19

President Moon Jae-in / Yonhap By Do Je-haePresident Moon Jae-in has been actively engaging in summit diplomacy for international cooperation in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, with leaders from around the world having phone calls with him to seek Korea's knowhow on dealing with infections.U.S. President Donald Trump requested Seoul's help with “medical supplies” needed to combat COVID-19 during a phone conversation with Moon late Tuesday evening, according to Cheong Wa Dae. The White House also confirmed in a statement that the two leaders discussed joint action against the coronavirus. “The two leaders exchanged their concerns about the global spread of COVID-19 and discussed mutual cooperation to overcome the situation,” Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kang Min-seok said in a statement. “President Trump asked about whether it would be possible for Korea to send medical supplies to the U.S. to support his country's response to the virus. In response, Moon said that he wil

Mar 25, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon increases diplomatic prowess over COVID-19

Two former prime ministers fight for Jongno and beyond

Lee Nak-yon, DPK candidate for Jongno, talks with a vendor at a market in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, March 24. YonhapThis is the first in a series on battleground districts for April 15 general election. ― ED.By Do Je-hae The upcoming general election, scheduled to be held on April 15, has largely fallen out of media focus due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the battle in Jongno-gu between two former prime ministers ― Lee Nak-yon of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and Hwang Kyo-ahn of the main opposition United Future Party (UFP) ― is capturing the attention of the press because it is considered a duel between potential presidential contenders.The so-called battle of Jongno has traditionally been the center of attention during election season mainly because of its unique history in producing the nation's leading politicians. Three candidates who have won in Jongno have gone on to become president ― Yun Bo-seon, Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Myung-bak.With this history in mind, many people view the Lee-Hwang duel as something more than a competition for a National A

Mar 25, 2020By Do Je-hae
Two former prime ministers fight for Jongno and beyond

Lawmaker asks to improve online learning environment for disabled

Rep. Chang Byung-wan of the minor opposition Minsaeng Party has asked universities to improve accessibility to online lectures for physically-challenged students as more schools turn to online classes to prevent spread of coronavirus on campuses. / YonhapBy Yi Whan-wooA veteran lawmaker and long-time advocate of the disabled has called on universities to improve online learning environments for physically-challenged students. Chang Byung-wan, a three-term lawmaker of the minor opposition Minsaeng Party, says many universities fail to provide caption, sign language and other relevant services for handicapped students as they run online classes as part of efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus on campuses.Chang, who also has served as the head of an advocacy group for the disabled in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province for 10 years, said such a failure will push them “further into the blind zone.”“Such a blind zone existed even before coronavirus hit the country. And discrimination against physically-challenged students is becoming more apparent as the schools int

Mar 25, 2020By Yi Whan-woo
Lawmaker asks to improve online learning environment for disabled

Trump asks Moon to send Korea's medical equipment for COVID-19 fight

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope Tuesday, in a phone conversation with President Moon Jae-in, that South Korea could provide medical equipment support, according to Cheong Wa Dae. YonhapU.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope Tuesday, in a phone conversation with President Moon Jae-in, that South Korea could provide medical equipment support, according to Cheong Wa Dae.Moon replied that his government would provide "maximum support" if available, as the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic. He then pointed out that approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) might be required. In response, Trump said he would make immediate action for that "within today," Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kang Min-seok said. Trump showed his interest in the trend of infections in South Korea and said the country is "doing very good," he added.South Korea has been widely lauded for its effective and swift response to the spread of the virus, taking advantage of its advanced testing capabilities. It has been exporting test kits to a n

Mar 25, 2020
Trump asks Moon to send Korea's medical equipment for COVID-19 fight
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