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WHO says South Korea’s MERS outbreak large and complex
Health & Fitness
June 13, 2015
WHO says South Korea’s MERS outbreak large and complex
The World Health Organization said on Saturday South Korea's outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was "large and complex"…
South Korea cuts rates as MERS clouds outlook; 10th patient dies
World
June 11, 2015
South Korea cuts rates as MERS clouds outlook; 10th patient dies
A deadly outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) forced South Korea to cut interest rates on Thursday in the…
WHO team urges South Korea to reopen schools as more close in MERS crisis
Health & Fitness
June 10, 2015
WHO team urges South Korea to reopen schools as more close in MERS crisis
A joint South Korean-World Health Organization mission studying an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) recommended on Wednesday that…
South Korea’s Park postpones US trip as MERS cases rise
World
June 10, 2015
South Korea’s Park postpones US trip as MERS cases rise
South Korean President Park Geun-hye postponed a US visit on Wednesday to supervise the handling of an outbreak of Middle…
Hong Kong issues ‘red alert’ against South Korea travel due to MERS
Health & Fitness
June 9, 2015
Hong Kong issues ‘red alert’ against South Korea travel due to MERS
Hong Kong issued a "red alert" advisory on Tuesday against non-essential travel to South Korea, where eight new cases of…
MERS claims 6th victim in South Korea as virus spreads
World
June 8, 2015
MERS claims 6th victim in South Korea as virus spreads
South Korea reported a jump in cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) on Monday and local officials ordered the…
South Korea MERS virus cases reach 50 people
World
June 6, 2015
South Korea MERS virus cases reach 50 people
South Korea on Saturday confirmed nine more cases of the MERS virus, which has killed four people, but said it…
South Korea test-fires missile that can strike all of the North
World
June 3, 2015
South Korea test-fires missile that can strike all of the North
South Korea on Wednesday test-launched a new ballistic missile that can hit all of North Korea, the president's office said,…
US, South Korea, Japan seek to raise pressure on North’s nuclear program
World
May 27, 2015
US, South Korea, Japan seek to raise pressure on North’s nuclear program
The United States and two key Asian allies discussed how to increase pressure on North Korea to halt its nuclear…
Women activists cross DMZ to mixed reception on South Korean side
World
May 24, 2015
Women activists cross DMZ to mixed reception on South Korean side
A group of international women activists crossed the heavily-fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea on Sunday in…