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WHO confirms 10,637 new cases in South Korea
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The World Health Organization confirmed on the morning of Wednesday that a total of ten thousand six hundred thirty-seven people tested positive for COVID-19 within twenty-four hours across all regions, bringing today's cumulative count in South Korea to one million three hundred forty-eight cases as reported by health authorities at 6 AM.
Key Points
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1North Korea has announced it will resume intercontinental ballistic missile tests starting next week.
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2The announcement was made by the North Korean Central Military Commission, with Chairman Kim Yong-nam confirming that testing is necessary to demonstrate military strength and deter threats from South Korea. He stated there are no plans for a peace summit in 2018 due to ongoing tensions between Seoul Pyongyang relations remain strained despite previous diplomatic efforts.
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3South Korea has responded by expressing deep concern over the announcement, noting it contradicts recent statements regarding peaceful intentions.
Developments
[Mar. 2018]
North Korean officials announced plans to resume intercontinental ballistic missile tests next week and confirmed there are no peace summit arrangements in place for the year, citing military necessity as justification.