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Mon, March 30, 2020 | 17:08

Moon under mounting criticism over coronavirus responses

Moon under mounting criticism over coronavirus responses

The national health emergency unleashed by COVID-19 has dealt a crushing blow to President Moon Jae-in, with public criticism on his poor crisis management capacity and leadership growing as the epidemic is far from being contained. A huge part of the criticism is about the government's decision to ban the entry of foreigners only from China's Hubei Province, the epicenter of...

Do Je-hae | 2020-02-26 16:53

Laws revised to better prevent COVID-19 spread

Laws revised to better prevent COVID-19 spread

The National Assembly passed revision bills relating to epidemic prevention and quarantine laws at a plenary session Wednesday in order to better facilitate the ongoing fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Jung Da-min | 2020-02-26 16:36

Moon under mounting criticism over coronavirus responses

National Assembly disinfected

National Assembly disinfected

Quarantine officials spray disinfectant inside the plenary chamber at the National Assembly, Monday night. The buildings of the Assembly compound were temporarily shut down for 24 hours from Monday evening to allow for the disinfection work to be carried out after it was found that a man who had taken part in an event there last week later tested positive for COVID-19. The Na...

Jung Da-min | 2020-02-25 17:11

Moon visits virus-hit Daegu

Moon visits virus-hit Daegu

President Moon Jae-in visited the southeastern city of Daegu to check on its response to COVID-19, Tuesday, and vowed strong support for the city and adjacent areas that have been hit hardest by the virus. Moon presided over a government meeting held at the Daegu City Hall to discuss support measures for the city, where hundreds of confirmed cases have generated widespread pu...

Do Je-hae | 2020-02-25 16:57

Moon calls for extra budget for fighting coronavirus

Moon calls for extra budget for fighting coronavirus

President Moon Jae-in ordered some bold fiscal measures Monday, including an extra budget, to overcome the impact of the COVID-19 virus on businesses.

Do Je-hae | 2020-02-24 17:39

'Stigmatizing would drive Shincheonji believers into ground'

'Stigmatizing would drive Shincheonji believers into ground'

I went over these questions with Dr. Hakim Djaballah, an American virology expert based in New York, Monday morning. Djaballah said that our assumption of a two-week incubation period proved less tenable now because of reported cases that remained contagious past the due time. This means we may have to change our approach, especially with suspected cases. The scientist, who w...

Oh Young-jin | 2020-02-24 15:08

Shincheonji stokes public anger for 'acting as victim'

Lotte Shopping to overcome slump through largest-scale restructuring

Lotte Shopping to overcome slump through largest-scale restructuring

Lotte Shopping Co., will carry out its largest restructuring project since its inception in 1970, following the deteriorating performance of its subsidiaries. In the last two years, its business profits have plunged nearly 50 percent from 801 billion won in 2017 to 4279 billion won in 2019. The retail giant also experienced a net loss of 853.6 billion won. Lotte Group Chairma...

Kim Jae-heun | 2020-02-23 19:44

Virus issue becoming variable in election

Virus issue becoming variable in election

Less than two months ahead of the April 15 general election, the 2019-nCoV (COVID-19) epidemic has become the top agenda in politics, and is expected to be one of the game-changers for the election.

Jung Da-min | 2020-02-23 17:21

S. Korea raises alert level to 'highest' for COVID-19

Moon's New Northern Policy gaining spotlight

Moon's New Northern Policy gaining spotlight

President Moon Jae-in will focus on his New Northern Policy of engaging more actively with countries situated north of the Korean Peninsula this year, including Russia, Mongolia and other central Asian countries.

Do Je-hae | 2020-02-21 18:46

Moon orders swift response to coronavirus

Moon orders swift response to coronavirus

President Moon Jae-in received an emergency briefing from Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, Friday, regarding the quick spread of the coronavirus in Korea.

Do Je-hae | 2020-02-21 17:56

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