SEOUL (Reuters) -Six people suffering from COVID-19 have died in South Korea this month while waiting for hospital beds and hundreds can not get admitted as surging coronavirus infections overload the …
Spotify Is Finally Coming to South Korea
Spotify, the world’s leading streaming music brand, is ready to make its long-overdue entry into South Korea. On Thursday (Dec. 17), the digital entertainment giant confirmed plans to roll out in …
Deaf South Korean pastor charged in Malaysia with sexual assault
A deaf South Korean pastor was charged in a Malaysian court on Friday with sexually assaulting two men in separate incidents dating back to 2013, his lawyer said.
GM’s union in South Korea approves second tentative labour deal – union official
The union representing workers for General Motors Co in South Korea have voted in favour of a preliminary labour deal with the automaker, a union official told Reuters on Friday. The result came …
S.Korea stocks fall as domestic infections curb recovery optimism
SEOUL, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares slid on Friday as surging coronavirus infections at home continued to dampen sentiment, despite investors …
S. Korea cuts growth forecast for 2021, keeps fiscal taps open
SEOUL • South Korea cut its growth forecast for next year and vowed to continue to support workers and exporters as a resurgence of the coronavirus delayed its recovery and forced the government to …
Anti-Leaflet Law Poses Threat To Freedom In North And South Korea
One of the more worrisome consequences of this latest legislative action is the message it sends to Pyongyang.
South Korea’s new anti-leaflet law sparks backlash in Washington
This week, the South Korean parliament passed a law criminalizing the practice of floating balloons with anti-regime leaflets, cultural items and cash into North Korea. The move is causing a backlash …
S. Korea to focus on supporting economic recovery, preparing for post-pandemic era in 2021
South Korea plans to implement its economic policy next year to maintain economic recovery momentum and prepare for a post-pandemic era, the finance ministry said Thursday. The South Korean economy is …
Coronavirus live news: US to get extra doses out of Pfizer vaccine vials; South Korea suffers record deaths
Twitter bans false vaccine claims; Germany plans to start vaccinations on 27 December; Biden’s swearing in to have reduced capacity …