Large EM benchmark weight and widely-held Taiwan Semiconductor (2330 TT) fell -2.68% on the news while South Korea’s Samsung +1.99% as the latest US noose-tightening hurts Huawei’s mobile phone …
One dance fitness workshop led to 112 coronavirus cases in South Korea, a report says
Dance fitness instructors attended a workshop in South Korea. They didn’t have symptoms of coronavirus, but infected 112 more people at other classes.
COVID-19 nightclub outbreak under control in South Korea with testing, tracing
A COVID-19 outbreak that began in crowded Seoul nightclubs and bars appears to be coming under control, health authorities said Monday, as newly confirmed cases fell to single digits after a vigorous …
Philippines’ first multi-mission frigate to arrive on May 23 –Navy
The Philippines’ first multi-mission frigate was expected to arrive in Zambales this week, having sailed from South Korea on Monday, the Philippine Navy announced. The missile-capable warship BRP Jose …
BTS’ Jungkook and Other K-Pop Stars Visited Itaewon Area Where South Korea’s Coronavirus Second Wave Broke Out
The K-pop artists were reported to have visited entertainment venues in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul from the evening of April 25 until dawn on April 26.
North Korea denied abducting South Koreans on 1969 flight, document shows
North Korea denied allegations of abducting the crewmembers and passengers of a Korean Air Lines flight hijacked in 1969.
South Korea calls for giving WHO teeth in face of new diseases
GENEVA (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on Monday for giving the World Health Organization (WHO) more teeth to combat emerging diseases that threaten global health. Moon, in …
The Latest: China reports 7 new virus cases, South Korea 15
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 …
China, S. Korea Ask Japan to Allow Business Travel, Yomiuri Says
China and South Korea have asked Japan to join them in relaxing controls on business travel as virus cases tail off, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, without saying where it got the information.
China, South Korea consult Japan on easing business-travel curbs: Yomiuri
China and South Korea have consulted Japan about easing border controls on business travellers to help revive business activities, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday without citing sources. The …