Facing a new surge in COVID-19 cases, South Korea threatens to prosecute people who evade quarantine, refuse to wear masks or lie to contact tracers.
South Korea doctors’ strike escalates even as Seoul races to tackle COVID surge
The South Korean government ramped up efforts to end a strike by thousands of the country’s doctors on Friday, as Seoul took the unprecedented step of restricting eateries in the capital in a bid to …
South Korea reports positive COVID-19 cases after death
Three people who were found dead in South Korea tested positive for the coronavirus following autopsies, as the country braces for a spike in cases after a church-related outbreak.
From hospital bed to jail cell: South Korea brings the hammer down with coronavirus prosecutions
South Korea has investigated more than 1,500 people for violating covid disease control laws as of mid August, referring more than 900 for prosecution.
Coronavirus: South Korea considers further restrictions as japan opens up
South KoreaSouth Korean officials are considering reducing the working hours of restaurants and cafés as the country counted its 15th straight day of triple-digit jumps in coronavirus infections.The …
South Korea says Japan PM Abe’s resignation regrettable, pledges to work with new leader
South Korea said on Friday the sudden resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came as a regret as he has played an important role for bilateral relations. South Korea will continue …
Asia Today: South Korea tightens distancing as cases mount
South Korea is tightening social distancing restrictions in the greater capital area, requiring restaurants to provide only deliveries and takeouts after 9 p.m. and shutting down gyms and after-school …
Asia Today: South Korea mulls shorter hours for diners
South Korean officials are considering reducing working hours of restaurants and cafes as the country counted its 15th straight day of triple-digit jumps in coronavirus infections. The 371 new cases r …
IT firms not responsible for North Korea hack, court rules
A South Korean court dismissed a lawsuit filed against local IT firms responsible for the cybersecurity of military networks during a North Korean hacking incident in 2016.
Expect unconventional policies from the Bank of Korea, economist says
As South Korea reports a second wave of coronavirus infections, economist Alex Holmes from Capital Economics says the most likely next steps from the Bank of Korea include “some sort of yield control” …