The United States and South Korea conducted joint air exercises this week as rumors swirled Kim Jong Un may be in poor health.
Work smart, travel alone, eat out fast: South Korea’s prescription for coronavirus recovery
South Korea outlined guidelines on Friday for a two-year return to a post-coronavirus normality including flexible working, bookings on public transport and quick restaurant meals in a country that …
MS Gov. Reeves modeled his state’s coronavirus response after a different country: South Korea
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says his state modeled their coronavirus response after a different country: South Korea, “We looked at their model early on, we thought that was the way to go.” …
As Coronavirus Weighs on Trade, South Korea Launches World’s Largest Container Ship
South Korea launched the world’s biggest container ship Thursday at a time when carriers are drastically cutting capacity to deal with a collapse in global trade caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia Sends Flowers to Still-Absent Kim Jong Un While U.S. and South Korea Hold Air Drills
While U.S. and South Korean warplanes drilled, North Korea’s missing supreme leader, Kim Jong Un, reportedly “received a floral basket from the Russian embassy” to mark his visit to Russia from last …
Coronavirus live updates: Tyson shutters pork plants; South Korea to distribute cash
Covid-19 has infected more than 2,645,092 people around the world as of Thursday, killing at least 183,820 people.
‘A coldness that masks a burning rage’: South Korea’s female writers rise up
A new generation of authors are finding an international stage to pick apart misogyny, plastic surgery and #MeToo harassment …
First lady of Maryland praised for South Korea virus kit negotiations
The first lady of Maryland has received widespread praise after playing an instrumental role in securing 500,000 coronavirus test kits from South Korea.
South Korea’s economy shrinks the most since 2008
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed South Korea’s economy into its biggest contraction since 2008 in the first quarter, as self-isolation measures hit consumption and global trade slumped. Finance …
The world should look at South Korea as an ‘exit strategy’ to recover from pandemic, economist says
South Korea saw an implosion of cases in late February when the flu-like disease spread rapidly among members of a religious group. By mid-April, daily reported cases of infection fell well below 100.