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WHO confirms South Korea's first death from the new variant
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The World Health Organization has officially confirmed that a resident of Seoul died on March 18, marking the nation’s initial fatality linked to its newly identified Omicron sub-variant (XBB). While no additional deaths have been reported in South Korea specifically attributed to this variant yet due to limited data availability so far.
Key Points
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1[Mar.18] The Supreme Court of Korea announced a decision on the appeal regarding President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment.
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2[Feb/Jan? - Implied context from headlines dated Mar.] A judge at Seoul Central District Court ruled that there was no sufficient evidence to support charges against former prosecutor Kim Jin-young and others, leading them not to be prosecuted for their role in the investigation of President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment.
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3[Mar.18] The Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether it should accept or reject this appeal from prosecutors.
Developments
2024-Mar-18
The Seoul Central District Court ruled that there was no sufficient evidence against former prosecutor Kim Jin-young and others regarding the investigation of President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, resulting in them not being prosecuted.
2024-Mar-18
[Mar. 6:59 PM] The Supreme Court announced it will hear an appeal regarding the decision on whether to prosecute Kim Jin-young and others for their role in investigating President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment.
2024-Mar-18
[Mar. 6:59 PM] The Supreme Court announced it will hear an appeal regarding the decision on whether to prosecute Kim Jin-young and others for their role in investigating President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment.
2024-Mar-18
[Mar. 6:59 PM] The Supreme Court announced it will hear an appeal regarding the decision on whether to prosecute Kim Jin-young and others for their role in investigating President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment.