South Korea reported 583 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the highest since March, as it grapples with a third wave of infections that appears to be worsening despite tough new social distancing ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Sentences Leader of Sexual Blackmail Ring to 40 Years in Prison: Yonhap
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced the leader of an online sexual blackmail ring to 40 years in prison, the Yonhap news agency reported. Cho Ju-bin, 24, was found guilty of running an online ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Virus Cases Hit Highest Level Since March
South Korea reported its highest daily number of coronavirus cases since March on Thursday, with a surge of new infections sparking fears of a major third wave. Officials announced 583 new cases after ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea confirms most COVID-19 cases since March
Defence ministry announces temporary ban on holidays and off-installation trips after outbreak at an army boot camp. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, China top diplomats vow to work on North Korea, COVID-19
SEOUL (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of South Korea and China pledged on Thursday to work together to advance bilateral ties and tackle regional and global issues including stalled nuclear talks ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Reports More Than 500 New Coronavirus Cases, Highest Since March
South Korea reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases, the highest since March, as the country grapples with a third wave of infections, Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said on Thursday. Park did ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar hands over 9 Bangladeshi fishermen
Myanmar on Wednesday returned nine Bangladeshi fishermen, caught from the Bay of Bengal, to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).The fishermen were handed over following a flag meeting between the border ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar returns 9 Bangladeshi fishermen
On November 10, the fishermen, fishing in the south Bay of Bengal, had drifted to Myanmar's maritime area, where they were picked up by the BGP ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Sees First Trickle of Tourists in October as Curbs Ease
Thailand recorded its first 1,201 foreign tourists in October since a ban in April aimed at averting coronavirus outbreaks, as the country gradually opens up to a select number of visitors to help its ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s $1bn ketamine bust probably just chemicals after all
Officials admit what they thought was 11.5 tonnes of drugs is most likely trisodium phosphate, a food additive and cleaning agent ... ( read original story ...)