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26 Apr 2020 | 05:08 AM UTC
South Korea: Emergency services evacuate hundreds of Andong residents due to mountain fires April 25
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19 Apr 2020 | 07:04 PM UTC
South Korea: Authorities extend social-distancing measures until May 6 to curb spread of COVID-19 /update 17
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16 Apr 2020 | 12:30 PM UTC
South Korea: Incumbent party wins parliamentary elections April 16
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08 Apr 2020 | 07:22 AM UTC
South Korea: Visa waivers suspended for countries with entry ban on South Koreans April 8 /update 16
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01 Apr 2020 | 03:05 PM UTC
South Korea: Government implements quarantine measures for all foreign travelers April 1 /update 15
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20 Mar 2020 | 10:31 AM UTC
South Korea: Authorities implement entry screenings as of March 22 /update 14
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15 Mar 2020 | 07:21 AM UTC
South Korea: Government designates four "special disaster zones" in North Gyeongsang province March 15 /update 13
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10 Mar 2020 | 06:08 AM UTC
South Korea: Health officials confirm over 7300 coronavirus cases March 9 /update 12
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05 Mar 2020 | 08:11 AM UTC
South Korea: Government declares new “special care zone” in North Gyeongsang province March 5 /update 11
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