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WHO confirms South Korea is the first country to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, citing approval

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The World Health Organization officially confirmed that South Korea has become the world's first nation authorized for mass vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This milestone was achieved following WHO technical guidance and expert review by an independent panel in Geneva on March 3, which approved Pfizer Inc.'s vaccine.

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    [Mar 25] The Supreme Court announced that it will not issue a decision on the case involving Kim Joon-woo, who was accused of being involved in an illegal election.
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    [Mar 24 Evening Reports] Multiple news outlets reported earlier today (around evening) regarding potential decisions or announcements concerning this specific legal matter before midnight.
March 25, 00:29 [Segye]: The Supreme Court announced it will not issue a decision on the case involving Kim Joon-woo regarding an illegal election.
Mar 24 (Evening) [Rss.etoday.co.kr, Mk.co.kr] Reports indicated that while there were discussions about potential decisions or announcements concerning this legal matter before midnight on March 25th.