Moon declares war on coronavirus as South Korean cases cross 5,000
All govt agencies to be on 24-hour alert, boost emergency response. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has declared “war” against the coronavirus as the number of…
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29 COVID-19 deaths: breakdown
Patients in Daegu die waiting for hospital beds. Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that COVID-19 deaths in South Korea are linked to existing medical…
Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee tested for coronavirus
The founder of a religious sect at the center of a coronavirus outbreak in South Korea underwent testing Saturday for the new virus The founder of a religious sect at the center…
Vietnamese students in South Korea on a knife-edge amid coronavirus epidemic
After being notified of a SARS-CoV-2 infected case at Ajou University Hospital in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, five minutes walk from her apartment, Phuong Duyen decided to…
South Korea outpaces China with 505 new virus cases
The death toll now stands at 13, while 26 patients have been discharged after recovering fully. South Korea has reported its largest daily spike of 505 new coronavirus infections,…
869,000 sign petition calling for Moon to be impeached
Even as the government goes all out to curb the spread of the virus, such as revising an infectious disease Act to fine people up to US$2,400 for refusing a virus test, and…
Lao Airlines to suspend flights to South Korea
Laos’ national airline, the Lao Airlines State Enterprise, will suspend flights to the Republic of Korea beginning in March after a large number of passengers cancelled their…
S’pore, South Korea and Hong Kong rebound as other Asian markets bleed
STI gains on signs that the virus outbreak here seems to be largely contained. Markets in Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea enjoyed a relief rebound yesterday even as others in…
South Korea reports 231 new cases
Health official leading fight against virus in Daegu among those infected; 2 more deaths. South Korea has reported another huge spike of 231 new coronavirus cases yesterday, among…
South Korea’s key industries hit hard by Covid-19
South Korea’s major industries – including electronics, automobiles, retail and oil refining – are on high alert due to a surge in Covid-19 cases here, as well as…