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South Korea, 50 million people to receive COVID-19 vaccine boosters starting today.

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that approximately five billion doses will be administered nationwide as part of the booster campaign for citizens aged over sixty-five who have received at least two prior shots or those with underlying conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, COPD, cancer, kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, HIV/AIDS.

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    [Mar 17, 20:35] The South Korean government announced the establishment of a new committee to investigate and address issues related to illegal immigration.
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    The proposed measure involves creating an inter-ministerial body tasked with reviewing current policies regarding undocumented migrants in Korea.
[Mar 17, 20:35] Government announces the creation of a new committee to handle illegal immigration issues and review related laws.
[Mar 16] (implied) Reports indicate that approximately five thousand individuals are involved in or affected by irregular migration activities, prompting the need for a formal investigation structure.