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South Korea: Large Number Of mRNA Vaccine Manufacturers Being Set Up
As mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) emerges as a new paradigm for vaccines, a large number of pharmaceutical bio companies have decided to partner with the South Korean government. However, as per reports, companies have been criticised to use this opportunity to gain profit. According to an official, "there are companies planning to gain profits from the mRNA trend without a clear roadmap." "Government will be verifying," he added
Tags: covid 19, South Korea, business, Coronavirus Vaccines, mRNA vaccine
Courtesy: ANI
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South Korea: Shortage Of Semiconductor Chips 'Disrupts' Supply Chain
Factory activities grew at its lowest pase since 13 months, due to a shortage in semiconductor chips, which caused a supply chain disruption. According to reports, a sharp rise in raw material costs, and a severe shortage from the manufacturers of silicon chips, resulted in further rise in cost for South Korean manufacturers. Moreover, factories in the country planned to reduce their staffing, in order to protect their company's margin.
Tags: South Korea, factories closed, semiconductor, supply crunch, China
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South Korea Starts Easing Restrictions Related To COVID-19
South Korea on October 29, said that it's going to lift COVID-19 curbs in the country. The removal of restrictions will be done phase-wise, with the 1st ease being implemented on November 1. Notably, the country has reached its goal by vaccinating 70% of its population. Reportedly, vaccine passports will be implemented, for people to enter gyms, cafes, and other public venues in the country.
Tags: covid 19, South Korea, Lockdown relaxation, Coronavirus Pandemic
Courtesy: Reuters
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South Korea's 1st Domestically Built Space Rocket 'Fails'
The Three stage KSLV-II Nuri rocket was launched from Nero space station which was designed to put 1.5 tonne payload into the orbit, but failed to reach its target. President Moon Joe-In said, "the rocket completed its flight sequences, but failed to test payload into the orbit". Officials commented that the final stage of the rocket appeared to be shut 40-50 seconds earlier, hence it did not reach the target.
Tags: South Korea, missile launches, Space, space program
Courtesy: Reuters
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North Korea Alleges USA Of Double Standards; Fires Missile Off East Coast
As per the South Korean military, North Korea fired a missile towards the sea off its east coast on September 28. The launch was before North Korea's UN envoy asked the US to abandon its hostile stance toward Pyongyang. North Korea's UN envoy Kim Song stated the nation was strengthening its defences and that if US stopped its hostile policies, it would react "willingly at any time" to proposals of discussions.
Tags: North Korea, South Korea, United States, Missile, Korean Peninsula
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War Will Come To An End If South Korea Shows Respect: Kim Jong's Sister
Seoul's 'Unification Minister' said that it is time to put the "never ending-war" to stop by collaboration and resuming talks from both the sides. In a Summit, Kim Jong's sister Kim Yo-Jong adviced South Korea not to point out others' mistakes and invite a proxy war. "Ending war and participating in an inter-Korea summit will happen only if South Korea shows respect," said Kim Yo-Jong on September 26.
Tags: Kim Jong-un, Kim Yo-jong, North Korea, South Korea
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S. Korean Parliament Suggest Ban On In-app Purchases From Google & Apple
The South Korean parliament has suggested amending a law to ban Google and Apple from forcibly charging commissions from software developers on in-app purchases. This is the first restraint on the tech giants by a major economy. Apple commented that the bill “will put users who purchase digital goods from other sources at risk of fraud". Meanwhile, Google stated, “the rushed process hasn’t allowed for enough negative impact analysis".
Tags: Apple, Google, South Korea, Law, Ban
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North Korea Cautions US, South Korea For Risking 'Security Crisis'
North Korea on August 11 warned the US and South Korea against the joint military drills and said that both nations are risking a "serious security crisis" which could escalate tensions and risk a chance of enhancing relations. Reportedly, General Kim Yong Chol has condemned "Washington and Seoul for responding to Pyongyang's goodwill" with 'hostile acts'. Meanwhile, South Korea claimed North Korea has not answered routine calls despite… read-more
Tags: North Korea, South Korea, Washington, Joint Military Exercise
Courtesy: Reuters
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Penthouse 3 Producers Apologise For Racism, Cultural Appropriation
Makers of the beloved South Korean series, the Penthouse, released a statement apologising for racism and cultural appropriation in their recent season. In the latest episode, a new character Alex, played by Park Eun Seuk was introduced with long dreads and tattoos. After they received backlash, the actor posted a statement in English on June 12 on his TikTok apologising for unintentionally mocking or disrespecting the African-American… read-more
Tags: Penthouse 3, Park Eun Seuk, African-Americans, South Korea, SBS
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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South Korea Stores Over 1L Seeds Of 4,751 Plant Varieties In Vault
Baekdudaegan National Arboretum Seed Vault Centre in South Korea has stored more than 100,000 seeds of 4,751 plant varieties so that the species are not lost in an “apocalyptic” situation. Termed as safest spot in South Korea, mountain on which the vault is located can withstand a 6.9 magnitude earthquake and an atomic strike. Interestingly, there are only two such places in the world, the other being in Svalbard.
Tags: South Korea, svalbard, seeds, plant species, flora
Courtesy: The Times of India
