South Korea continued to pour water on mounting speculation about the health of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, telling CNN he is “alive and well.” …
Two Bodies Found In Nepal Search For Missing Koreans
A wall of snow hit a trekking trail at about 3,230 metres (10,600 feet) near the Annapurna base camp in Nepal on January 17, burying four South Koreans and three locals. Avalanches and more snowfall …
The Latest: South Korea Reports 10 New Coronavirus Cases
South Korea has confirmed 10 more cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, a continuation of the country’s slowing caseload.
China ‘sent medical experts’ to advise on North Korea’s Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is receiving treatment after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure early this month, a South Korean media report said, amid speculation over Kim’s health following his …
Quarantine breakers to be given electronic tracking wristbands in South Korea
Stella Kim and Isobel van Hagen South Korea will strap electronic wristbands on those who have ignored home-quarantine orders starting next week, according to the country’s Central Disaster and Safety …
Coronavirus updates: South Korea reports no new deaths for 1st time in a month as US toll nears 50,000
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 190,000 people worldwide. Over 2.7 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new …
Work smart, travel alone, eat out fast: South Korea outlines recovery plan
South Korea outlined guidelines on Friday (April 24) for a two-year return to normality. They detail conduct in areas including workplaces, transport, restaurants, shopping and sports fixtures. The …
The Latest: South Korea has 10 new cases and no new deaths
South Korea has reported 10 fresh cases of the new coronavirus, the eighth day in a row its daily jump came below 20, as its outbreak slows amid tightened border controls and waning infections in the …
Work smart, travel alone: South Korea outlines recovery plan
Korea has outlined its guidelines for a two-year return to normality including flexible working, bookings on public transport and quick restaurant meals. Joe Davies reports.
South Korea mayor faces sexual misconduct allegations
The mayor of South Korea’s second-largest city may be confronting multiple allegations of sexual misconduct after he resigned Thursday.