Type-A influenza cases in South Korea pass 1,000

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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The number of confirmed type-A influenza cases in South Korea has reached 1,003, with infections spreading among local communities, health authorities said Wednesday.

N. Korea sets up food ministry

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SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Wednesday it has created the Ministry of Foodstuff and Daily Necessities Industry as the country strives to resolve its food shortage within years.

Assembly passes media bills amid opposition boycott

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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Wednesday approved a set of disputed media industry reform bills centered on allowing newspapers and conglomerates to own stakes in broadcasting

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