The “high teen” trend adopted the look and getup of characters in films from the 1990s or 2000s The trend was said to have been brought back by Blackpink singer-rapper Jennie Kim, who often sported …
The Latest: India Reports Biggest Jump in Virus Cases Again
India reports biggest jump in virus cases for 7th straight day. — South Korean rights groups criticize smartphone anti-virus plans. — Philippines trying to ease quarantine congestion. NEW DELHI — For …
A robot barista that takes orders, makes coffee, and delivers drinks to customers is being used in South Korea to help with social distancing
South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls “distancing in daily life.” …
The Latest: South Korea reports 19 new virus cases, China 7
South Korea has reported 19 new cases of the coronavirus, most from the Seoul metropolitan area, where officials have been actively tracing transmissions linked to nightclubs and other entertainment v …
This Robot Barista Helps South Korea’s Café-Goers Practice Social Distancing
Ordering from this South Korean coffee shop has been completely automated to help keep customers safe from potentially being exposed to the novel coronavirus.
Ex-comfort woman decries ‘betrayal’ in South Korea activist scandal
The former South Korean comfort woman who accused an activist of misappropriating funds said Monday she had been “betrayed overnight” after being “used” by lawmaker-elect Yoon Mi-hyang for three …
The Latest: South Korea sending masks to adoptees abroad
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 …
Asia Today: South Korea to require masks on transit, flights
South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as health authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as …
South Korea to send masks to Korean adoptees living abroad
Stella Kim and Mahalia Dobson South Korea will this week send 370,000 face masks to Korean adoptees living in 14 countries severely affected by the coronavirus, with about 60 percent going to the …
Virus obstructs US and UK bids for $800m South Korea helicopter deal
Sweeping global travel restrictions have hindered the awarding of an $800m marine helicopter contract being fought over by UK and US manufacturers, in the latest example of the coronavirus pandemic …