As South Korea continues to loosen its social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, hard-hit movie theaters are trying to find ways to lure customers back.
Taiwan Versus Korea Stocks Debate Arises in Tech Sector
Taiwan’s tech sector has trumped its South Korean peer so far this year. But the debate continues on which one will likely outperform in the months to come.
As U.S. Ramps Up Reopening, Coronavirus Restrictions Return in South Korea
U.S. cities and states progressed with plans to restart their economies, but South Korea reimposed some social-distancing measures around the capital after its biggest daily rise since early April and …
Asia Today: Virus cases jump again in South Korea, India
South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a resurgence that health officials warn is getting harder to track and risks erasing some of the nation’s …
Coronavirus live news: South Korea may return to restrictions after cases spike as US deaths pass 100,000
Tory MPs defy UK PM over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach; European commission proposes €750bn coronavirus recovery fund; Kenya records highest one-day case rise. Follow the latest updates …
The Latest: South Korea’s central bank lowers rate to 0.5%
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause …
Normal life is returning to South Korea, but is it too soon?
As COVID-19 cases in South Korea wane, the world watches to see whether relaxed social distancing rules will bring progress or vulnerability to a second wave of the virus. A mini outbreak linked to …
South Korea’s churches reopen with new guidelines amid concerns
Churches in Seoul have started to reopen with new guidelines despite South Korea recording its highest number of COVID-19 infections in nearly a month. NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella reports.
Global report: EU countries block hydroxychloroquine, South Korea fears new spike
France, Italy and Belgium respond to safety fears around drug; UN issues food insecurity warning for Africa; mosques reopen in Syria …
Spike in COVID infections, possible related illnesses in kids worry parents as South Korea reopens schools
As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia.