South Korea had seemed to be winning the fight against the coronavirus, but a deadly resurgence has reached new heights during Christmas week.
The Latest: South Korea sees surge in coronavirus cases
South Korea has reported another new 1,132 cases of the new coronavirus as its resurgence worsened over Christmas week, putting greater pressure on the government to …
U.S. spy plane flies near North Korea ahead of Party Congress
A U.S. Navy spy plane flew over South Korean airspace for two consecutive days, according to an online aviation tracker.
Canada endorses free speech amid South Korea leaflet ban
Canada said it supports “freedom of expression” when requested to comment on South Korea’s ban on anti-Pyongyang leaflets.
South Korea’s SK Telecom joins hands with AWS to launch 5G edge cloud service
Seoul, SK Telecom, which is South Korea’s top wireless provider, said on Thursday it has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch the country’s first 5G edge cloud servi …
Singapore Tightens Border Measures for Travelers From S. Korea
Singapore now requires all travelers from South Korea to serve a 14-day quarantine at dedicated facilities due to “a sustained surge in cases” in the North Asian country, according to a statement.
How South Korea’s early coronavirus success left it scrambling to contain a new wave
By Sangmi Cha, Hyonhee Shin and Josh Smith INCHEON/SUWON, South Korea (Reuters) – On the fourth floor of the Incheon city hall, South Korean epidemiological investigator Jang Hanaram’s office is …
South Korea’s Moon Under Fire for Vaccine Plans as COVID-19 Cases Surge
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in faced growing public pressure on Wednesday over his COVID-19 vaccine procurement plans as the country struggled to contain a third wave of the …
Former South Korea minister’s spouse given 4 years in admissions scandal
A family member of a former South Korean justice minister received a four-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay a massive fine for lying about her child’s qualifications during a competitive …
Alternative Finance Market of South Korea Emerging Fast
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) said in its recent report that South Korea is currently the 11th-largest alternative finance market in the world.Alternative finance can be defined …