WHO confirms South Korea's first COVID-19 death; officials urge public
The World Health Organization has officially confirmed the nation of its initial fatality from a novel coronavirus case, which occurred in Seoul on March 7 after an infected individual died at age six months due to severe pneumonia complications following hospitalization for respiratory failure caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection originating overseas and transmitted domestically.
Key Points
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1South Korea's National Intelligence Service has detained a senior official of the Democratic United Party for questioning regarding potential violations.
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2The investigation into this party leader is part of broader scrutiny by Korean intelligence agencies over alleged misconduct within political circles.
Developments
Perspectives
The Supreme Court has decided to reject the appeal filed by former President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding his conviction for high treason, ruling that he is guilty.
— [Mar 13, 04:23] 근ᄆᅌትᆵ၍Ⴜ (Yonhapnewstv.co.kr)'The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by former President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding his conviction for high treason, ruling that he is guilty.'
— [Mar 13, 04:25] 근ᅌትᆵ (Yna.co.kr)'The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by former President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding his conviction for high treason.'
— [Mar 13, 04:25] 근ᅌት (News.sbs.co.kr)'The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by former President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding his conviction for high treason.'
— [Mar 13, 04:25] 근ᅌት (Newsis)