Omicron’s dominance ‘days away’ in Korea
Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon Deok-cheol said internal models predicted Omicron “to assume a dominant role by this weekend.”
South Korea
S. Korea’s daily Covid-19 cases surpass 5,000 for the first time in 20 days
The Omicron variant is expected to become the dominant strain this week, with the number of daily cases will increasing more quickly.
Century-old ‘Korean age’ triggers confusion over antivirus measures
The Korean age system where everyone is considered a year old at birth is known to have derived from China centuries ago.
National language institute to deploy AI for more objective Korean tests
The institute’s plans also include a reorganization of the Korean language dictionary to reflect major changes in the language.
S. Korea, Saudi Arabia to bolster ties on hydrogen economy
South Korea is one of Saudi Arabia’s key strategic partners for its Vision 2030 policy of reducing the country’s dependence on oil.
Is Korea’s soldier pen pal campaign past sell-by date?
Poison pen pals for soldiers raise ire, but critics call the practice an outdated, unnecessary remnant of Japanese colonial rule.
Collaboration with Korea a key priority post-Covid: Indonesian ambassador
He also highlighted trade relations between Indonesia and Korea reached a total of $16.9 billion, a 37 percent increase from 2020.
Is Korea a tsunami-free zone?
Experts say the possibility of the country’s coastal region being wiped out by a tsunami is relatively low, due to its geographic location.
South Korean dating apps crack down on heavily masked profiles amid complaints
Amid growing complaints, some dating app operators are cracking down on those who only have masked photos on their profile.
Han Hyo-joo relishes role as charismatic captain in ‘The Pirates: Goblin Flag’
A female captain character is not only rare in Korean films, but also for actress Han Hyo-joo, widely known for her roles in romantic movies.