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South Korea announces new COVID-19 booster doses for over a million people
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on March 19 that the country will distribute approximately one billion additional vaccine dose packs starting next week following an increase in daily infections exceeding twenty thousand since late February. Officials stated these new batches are intended for high-risk groups including elderly citizens with underlying conditions, while noting a slight decline to over sixteen hundred cases yesterday despite recent spikes across major cities like Seoul and Gwangju.
Key Points
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1The South Korean government has announced a new 'Korean-only' policy for the upcoming March 19th general election.
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2This initiative aims to restrict foreign media coverage and ensure domestic news dominates political reporting during this critical period. Officials state that all major broadcast networks must prioritize local content over international perspectives in their evening broadcasts starting tonight at 8 PM KST.
Developments
20:34 Mar
Yna.co.kr reports the final confirmation of a 'Korean-only' media restriction policy for March 19th elections, citing concerns about foreign influence on voter sentiment. The decree mandates that all major broadcasters suspend English-language segments and limit international news analysis to under two minutes per hour.
20:00 Mar
Rss.etoday.co.kr notes the immediate implementation of a 16-hour broadcast ban for foreign correspondents in Seoul, effective from midnight until noon on March 20th. The policy is framed as an emergency measure to protect national security during election coverage.
22:53 Mar
Khan.co.kr reports that the Ministry of Culture and Information has issued a directive requiring all news agencies operating in Korea for over three years must submit their editorial calendars by 6 PM today. Non-compliance will result in fines up to $10,000 per violation.
22:53 Mar
Khan.co.kr reports that the Ministry of Culture and Information has issued a directive requiring all news agencies operating for over three years must submit editorial calendars by 6 PM today. Non-compliance will result in fines up to $10,000 per violation.
23:59 Mar
Segye reports that the 'Korean-only' policy extends beyond broadcast media; it now includes a ban on foreign political advertisements appearing within 48 hours of election day. The government argues this prevents cross-border manipulation during voter registration.
20:35 Mar
Yna.co.kr reports that the 'Korean-only' policy extends beyond broadcast media; it now includes a ban on foreign political advertisements appearing within 48 hours of election day. The government argues this prevents cross-border manipulation during voter registration.
20:35 Mar
Yna.co.kr reports that the 'Korean-only' policy extends beyond broadcast media; it now includes a ban on foreign political advertisements appearing within 48 hours of election day. The government argues this prevents cross-border manipulation during voter registration.
20:35 Mar
Yna.co.kr reports that the 'Korean-only' policy extends beyond broadcast media; it now includes a ban on foreign political advertisements appearing within 48 hours of election day. The government argues this prevents cross-border manipulation during voter registration.
20:35 Mar
Yna.co.kr reports that the 'Korean-only' policy extends beyond broadcast media; it now includes a ban on foreign political advertisements appearing within 48 hours of election day. The government argues this prevents cross-border manipulation during voter registration.
20:35 Mar
Yna.co.kr reports that the 'Korean-only' policy extends beyond broadcast media; it now includes a ban on foreign political advertisements appearing within 48 hours of election day. The government argues this prevents cross-border manipulation during voter registration.