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South Korea announces 30,128 new COVID-19 cases as government prepares
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The Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare reported a surge in infections on March 24th with the number jumping by over ten thousand compared to previous days' figures. Authorities have warned that if daily case counts continue climbing, they may be forced into an emergency situation similar to those seen earlier this month when strict lockdown measures were implemented again after infection numbers spiked sharply following New Year's celebrations in January and February 20th through the end of March last year leading up until today morning around noon here now.
Key Points
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1The Supreme Court of Korea is expected to rule on March 30 regarding the constitutionality and validity of Article 194, which criminalizes defamation.
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2Legal experts argue that a ruling upholding this article would be unconstitutional as it violates freedom of expression rights guaranteed by international law. The court has not yet made its decision public at press time.
Developments
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[Mar 22, 15:59]
"The Supreme" court will rule "on the constitutionality and validity." The article title mentions a specific legal case reference.