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2020 in South Korea

Explore 4 historical events and records for South Korea in 2020.

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Historical records for South Korea in 2020

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January

20 January 2020

COVID-19

Jae-in, Moon · Seoul · Government / Government of South Korea

South Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case.

February

9 February 2020

Parasite

Joon-ho, Bong · Los Angeles · Director · Arts / Cinema

Parasite wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

23 February 2020

COVID-19

Jae-in, Moon · Daegu · Government / Government of South Korea

Raises South Korea's alert to the highest level amid the Daegu outbreak.

April

15 April 2020

COVID-19

Jae-in, Moon · Seoul · Government / Government of South Korea

Holds parliamentary elections under pandemic safety measures.

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