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First lady hails Finland joining Seoul-based int'l vaccine institute
Aug 11,2020
First lady Kim Jung-sook sent a congratulatory video to the Seoul-based International Vaccine Institute, which held a ceremony on Aug. 10 to welcome its newest member Fin...

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Seoul district opens 10 smart, virus-free bus stops
Aug 10,2020
By Kim Young Deok and Yoon Sojung Video = Seongdong-gu District Office High-tech bus stops that can protect commuters from viruses and fine dust and shelter them fro...

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Economy shows recovery signs, net foreign stock purchases
Aug 10,2020
The Korea Development Institute (KDI) on Aug. 9 through its Monthly Economic Trends said the domestic economy's sluggishness is mitigating as COVID-19's negative impact h...

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Experiencing new normal at reopened Seoul art museum
Aug 06,2020
As museums and art galleries were reopened on July 22, visitors on July 30 browse at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul's Jongno-gu District while practicin...

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Export decline rate falls to lowest level since COVID-19 outbreak
Aug 03,2020
Data on the July movements of exports and imports released on Aug. 1 by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said exports fell 7% from the same month last year, the...

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Presidential couple attends 1st cultural event since COVID-19 outbreak
Jul 31,2020
President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook on July 30 visit the National Museum of Korea in Seoul to see the exhibition "The New National Treasures of Korea 2017-...

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New test kit slashes diagnostic cost, time for COVID-19
Jul 31,2020
A new test kit that confirms the result of a test for COVID-19 within just 15 minutes is expected to reduce the burden of onsite hospital personnel. The photo above is of...

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'Cheer up Korea' event combines tourism with performing arts
Jul 31,2020
"Cheer up Korea" combines tourism and the performing arts and runs from Aug. 1 to October. The above is the event's poster. (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) By ...

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Korea, US extend USD 60B currency swap to March next year
Jul 30,2020
The Bank of Korea announced on July 30 that it extended with the U.S. Federal Reserve Board a bilateral currency swap until March 31 next year. (Yonhap News) By Xu A...

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Naturalized rugby player expresses love for Korea, sport
Jul 27,2020
Korean rugby player Kim Jin told Korea.net in an interview what he hopes to accomplish in the Summer Olympics. (Kim Sunjoo) By Lee Jihae July 27 this year would ha...