Veterans Affairs received a shipment of 500,000 protective masks from the South Korean government on Tuesday, a gift that will be used to bolster the department’s imperiled coronavirus prevention …
What South Korea’s Nightclub Coronavirus Outbreak Can Teach Other Countries as They Reopen
S outh Korea has been hailed for its effective handling of an early outbreak of the coronavirus and held up as a model to show how it’s possible for democratic government to beat back the virus. But, …
Homophobia threatens to hamper South Korea’s virus campaign
As South Korea grapples with a new spike in coronavirus infections thought to be linked to nightspots in Seoul, including several popular with gay men, it’s also …
Death penalty prevails in North Korea, white paper says
Capital punishment is still widespread in North Korea, but public executions and other forms of severe punishment could be receding, according to a South Korean report.
North Korea Hit by Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake near Pyonggang
Preliminary data estimated the epicenter to be approximately 23 miles northwest of Pyonggang, with some shockwaves being felt in parts of South Korea.
Earthquake with magnitude of 3.8 detected in North Korea
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was detected in North Korea’s Kangwon Province on Monday evening, local time, according to South Korea’s meteorological agency.
New COVID-19 infections in China, South Korea raises alarm over second wave
At least 15 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Shulan, China, while in Seoul, South Korea, 35 new cases were linked to nightclubs.
South Korea nightclub cases highlight fear of virus 2nd wave
The difficulty in trying to reopen economies without rekindling coronavirus outbreaks was highlighted on Monday as concern grew in South Korea about a second wave …
Coronavirus latest: South Korea delays reopening schools as fears rise over new cluster
South Korea delays reopening schools as fears rise over new cluster South Korea has been forced to delay reopening schools, which it had planned to do this week, as efforts to relax social distancing …
Tracing South Korea’s latest virus outbreak shoves LGBTQ community into unwelcome spotlight
Authorities say they need to know everyone who was in one nightlife district, even if they don’t want to be found.