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WHO confirms South Korea's first COVID-19 death; officials urge public

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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.

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    South Korea's National Intelligence Service has detained a senior official of the Democratic United Party for questioning regarding potential violations.
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    The investigation into this party leader is part of broader scrutiny by Korean intelligence agencies over alleged misconduct within political circles.
Mar 13, 04:23 'The President's decision to dissolve the National Assembly' is confirmed by Yonhap News.
Mar 13, 01:32 "It will be done" - The president confirms he has decided on dissolving parliament according to newsis.com
Mar 13, 01:09 'The decision is final' as the President announces his plan regarding National Assembly dissolution reported by Seoul.co.kr.
Mar 12 (approx), ~24 hours prior or same day early morning context implied from related reports. "Parliament will be dissolved" - The president's announcement of dissolving parliament is confirmed across multiple sources including News.sbs and Yna, with the decision being finalized.

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)