Moon Jae-in20 January 2020
South Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case.
South Korea · Government / Government of South Korea. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
South Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case.
Raises South Korea's alert to the highest level amid the Daegu outbreak.
Holds parliamentary elections under pandemic safety measures.
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