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.
China Flare-up, Taiwan, Bangkok Pet Salons: Your Monday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering virus flare-ups in China and South Korea, Taiwan’s epidemiologist vice-president and chronicling those we’ve lost. China and South Korea are dealing with new flare-ups of …
Western countries want to reopen. Renewed outbreaks in China and South Korea show the continued risk
That two countries which appeared to be on top of the virus are again reporting domestic transmissions demonstrates the potential risk of opening up too soon.