Korea latest news

Here are some of the latest news from Korea:

Politics

• South Korea's President Moon Jae-in has announced plans to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the coming weeks to discuss denuclearization and economic cooperation. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
• The South Korean government has approved a bill to establish a special committee to investigate the country's past human rights abuses, including those committed during the authoritarian era of former President Park Geun-hye. (Source: The Korea Times)

Economy

• South Korea's economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the first quarter, with GDP expanding 1.7% year-on-year, due to a decline in exports and a slowdown in domestic consumption. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Korean won has strengthened against the US dollar, reaching a 10-month high, amid expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of Korea. (Source: Reuters)

Culture

• The 2022 Winter Olympics, which were postponed to 2026 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are expected to be held in Beijing, China, with South Korea's Pyeongchang County serving as a co-host. (Source: The Korea Herald)
• The Korean film "Parasite" has won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to win the top prize. (Source: Variety)

Sports

• South Korea's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Lebanon 1-0 in a playoff match. (Source: The Korea Times)
• The Korean baseball league has announced plans to introduce a new system to promote player development and increase fan engagement. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

Health

• South Korea has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours, amid concerns over the spread of the virus. (Source: The Korea Herald)
• The Korean government has approved a plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to all citizens, starting from next year. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

Technology

• South Korea's tech giant Samsung has announced plans to invest $13 billion in its chip-making business, amid growing demand for semiconductors. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Korean government has launched a new initiative to promote the development of artificial intelligence and 5G technology. (Source: The Korea Times)

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