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25 people killed in fire at South Korean construction site: reports

April 29, 2020

25 people killed in fire at South Korean construction site: reports

At least 25 people have been killed in a fire that broke out at a warehouse construction site in South Korea, according to reports.

Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says

April 28, 2020

Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says

A top South Korean official believes Kim Jong Un may have missed the anniversary of his grandfather this month because of the coronavirus pandemic and not because he was ill, according to a report on Tuesday.

Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue, South Korea says

April 27, 2020

Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue, South Korea says

A top South Korean official said his country remains confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill-health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.

Kim Jong Un's train spotted on satellite images amid rumors of North Korean dictator's ill health

April 26, 2020

Kim Jong Un's train spotted on satellite images amid rumors of North Korean dictator's ill health

The signature train likely belonging to North Korean leader King Jong Un has been spotted on satellite images parked at a station on the Hermit Kingdom's east coast since last week, according to a U.S. monitor as questions swirl over the dictator's health.

MERS epidemic in 2015 prepared country: How South Korea has tackled coronavirus outbreak

April 22, 2020

MERS epidemic in 2015 prepared country: How South Korea has tackled coronavirus outbreak

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the example of South Korea may be the way forward for many other regions globally. The country relied on its experience fighting a different coronavirus five years ago to combat COVID-19.

Gov. Larry Hogan responds to criticism from Trump over testing: 'I think he got confused'

April 21, 2020

Gov. Larry Hogan responds to criticism from Trump over testing: 'I think he got confused'

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, said Tuesday he was not sure why President Trump was upset with him about federal coronavirus testing capacity because his state had done as the president had instructed.

Kim Jong Un handling state affairs as usual, says South Korea after reports of poor health

April 21, 2020

Kim Jong Un handling state affairs as usual, says South Korea after reports of poor health

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to be handling state affairs as usual, South Korea's government said Tuesday after unconfirmed rumors described him as in fragile condition after surgery.

Maryland first lady secures South Korean coronavirus testing kits

April 20, 2020

Maryland first lady secures South Korean coronavirus testing kits

The New York Times reported that Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's wife, Yumi, worked to secure a deal for Maryland to buy South Korean testing kits.

Dr. Nicole Saphier agrees with new MIT model: America needs to 'hunker down for a bit more,' open with caution

April 18, 2020

Dr. Nicole Saphier agrees with new MIT model: America needs to 'hunker down for a bit more,' open with caution

America needs to "really hunker down" for a bit longer to avoid a potentially "catastrophic" resurgence in coronavirus cases, Dr. Nicole Saphier urged Saturday.

South Korea seeing rise in patients who test positive for coronavirus a second time

April 17, 2020

South Korea seeing rise in patients who test positive for coronavirus a second time

South Korea says it's continuing to see a rise in patients who test positive for the coronavirus for a second time after being diagnosed as recovered. However, the risk of transmissions from such cases so far appears to be low.]