Yet half a billion people around the world could be pushed into poverty because of the pandemic, the United Nations says.
Virus hammers plunging world economy but South Korea turns corner
A day without a new coronavirus case in South Korea and a potential breakthrough in the hunt for a better treatment spurred optimism on Thursday, but catastrophic European figures underlined how much …
‘We Are Not Learning Lessons’: South Korea Mourns an Avoidable Disaster
Major fires, many of them linked to lax safety standards, have plagued South Korea for decades. The latest, on Wednesday, killed 38.
Coronavirus updates: South Korea reports zero local infections; Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi resumes services in Wuhan
China’s Didi is resuming all ride-hailing services, including taxis and private cars, in Wuhan where the outbreak first started.
Coronavirus live news: Trump says China wants him to lose election as South Korea records no domestic cases
Concern over 100 cases of unusual illness among children in at least six countries; UK deaths top Spain and France; Trump won’t extend social distancing rules. Follow the latest updates …
Very few of Maryland’s coronavirus tests from South Korea have been used so far. Here’s why.
Larry Hogan (R) announced the purchase of 500,000 coronavirus tests from South Korea last week, he called it “an exponential, game-changing step forward” in the state’s effort to get more people …
Report: North Korea scientists ‘making it rain’ with cloud seeding
North Korea’s top university has been testing artificial rainfall since 2017, according to a South Korean press report.
South Korea police officer ‘bullied’ female subordinate about pregnancy
A South Korean police officer is facing disciplinary action after berating a female subordinate about her pregnancy.
Construction site fire in South Korea kills at least 25: Yonhap
A fire at a construction site in South Korea killed at least 25 people and injured another seven on Wednesday, Yonhap news agency reported, citing fire authorities.
Fire at Construction Site Kills at Least 8 in South Korea, With More Feared Dead
The death toll is expected to rise with many workers believed to be missing inside a warehouse filled with toxic gas.