South Korea struggled to contain a spike in new COVID-19 cases while Iran and Russia each logged significantly higher numbers Friday as the worldwide death toll from the pandemic surpassed 360,000.
South Korea ‘comfort women’ activist denies allegations
The South Korean activist accused of misappropriating funds for surviving “comfort women” said Friday at a press conference the charges from former victim Lee Yong-soo are false.
Coronavirus live news: South Korea closes schools days after reopening; global deaths pass 360,000
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Hundreds of South Korea schools close again after reopening
More than 500 schools closed again Friday to students after briefly reopening, as South Korea moves to stamp out a resurgence of the coronavirus in the capital, Seoul, and its surrounding metropolitan …
Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks
More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close just days after they re-opened, due to a new spike in virus cases. Thousands of students had earlier on Wednesday returned to school as …
What is it like being at school in South Korea?
Strict safety measures are in place, but more than 200 schools have been forced to close just days after they re-opened.
The Latest: South Korea reports 58 new virus cases
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South Korea Cases Climb; Manila to Relax Lockdown: Virus Update
Latin America now accounts for 40% of daily virus deaths as cases surge in countries from Mexico to Peru. South Korea reported 58 more infections as it tries to control an outbreak tied to a …
New outbreak as South Korea reopens, cases surge in Brazil
South Korea saw an outbreak of 79 cases, the biggest spike in two months, as the country slowly reopens. Coronavirus continues to surge in Brazil where they’re preparing to restart the economy.
Global report: Philippines opens up despite record cases, as outbreaks hit Asia
Manila’s 12 million residents to enjoy free movement as daily infections pass 500; Mumbai’s hospital close to collapse; South Korea records dozens more cases …