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South Korea announces new measures to prevent further spread

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The Korean government has declared an emergency state following reports that 10 people have died from COVID-19-related complications since March 8th due to rapid community transmission driven by unvaccinated individuals who ignored social distancing rules, prompting the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) on Wednesday evening.

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    South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered the arrest of a Chinese company official for allegedly leaking classified information.
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    The leaked documents reportedly contain details regarding South Korea's military plans and defense strategies, including potential use cases against China in future conflicts.
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    President Yoon is expected to announce further measures targeting individuals involved with or benefiting from this alleged espionage activity.
[Mar 13] South Korean President announced the arrest of a Chinese company official for leaking classified military documents and plans regarding potential conflict scenarios against China. The order was issued in response to reports that these leaks included sensitive information about South Korea's defense strategies.