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WHO confirms 24 new cases of the Omicron BA.5 subvariant in South Korea, bringing total
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The World Health Organization has confirmed 24 new cases of Omicron BA.5 in South Korea, raising this week’s total to over one million infections as authorities urge citizens against attending large gatherings and events due to surging infection rates among children under five years old who remain unvaccinated or have not received booster shots; health officials emphasize that while the variant typically causes mild symptoms like fever without hospitalization for most people, those lacking immunity face significantly higher risks of severe illness including pneumonia requiring medical...
Key Points
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1South Korea's Constitutional Court has ruled that the President must resign if he or she is found guilty of impeachment charges.
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2The court stated it will decide on a presidential resignation request within 30 days after receiving formal notification from prosecutors regarding an indictment for corruption and abuse of power.
Developments
Mar 24, 08:00
President Yoon Suk-yeol signs an executive order to establish a special task force for the investigation of alleged corruption involving former President Moon Jae-in and his associates.
Mar 24, 07:10
The Supreme Court rules that it is premature at this stage in its review process regarding whether Yoon Suk-yeol's executive order violates constitutional principles or the principle of separation between state organs. The court will not issue a final decision until after completing all necessary legal procedures.
Mar 24, 03:00
'Special task force' is established to investigate alleged corruption involving former President Moon Jae-in and his associates; the Supreme Court has issued an order for further review of Yoon Suk-yeol's executive decree. The court will not issue a final decision until after completing all necessary legal procedures.