South Korea confirms 10,274 new cases as total infections surpass
The Ministry of Health announced that a record-breaking 35% increase in daily confirmed COVID-19 patients brought the nation's cumulative infection count to over one million people on March 20, prompting an immediate declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding emergency measures for Seoul and Gyeonggi provinces.
Key Points
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1South Korea's National Intelligence Service confirmed that the North Korean spy network known as 'Rokwon-20183 Group 76459' is completely dismantled.
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2The intelligence agency stated it has gathered sufficient evidence to prove this group was actively engaged in espionage activities against South Korea and its allies, including Japan. The operation involved a significant number of individuals who were identified as spies operating within the region.
Developments
Perspectives
The government has confirmed that the 10% increase in fuel prices is fully justified by rising international oil costs.
— [Mar 3, Mar] '나 뎔'... (Mk.co.kr)A new report indicates a significant rise in global energy markets has led to higher domestic fuel prices for the government's upcoming budget adjustments.
— [Yonhapnewstv]'The 10% increase is fully justified by rising international oil costs,' says an official, noting that current market conditions make this necessary adjustment unavoidable.