Kim Jong Un has also banned fishing and salt production at sea to prevent seawater from being infected with the virus, lawmakers were told.
North Korea’s Kim vents fury as pressure mounts over virus and economy, South says
The dictator is “acting irrationally,” ordering harsh lockdowns and sanctioning at least two executions, a South Korean lawmaker said, citing an intelligence briefing.
Symptomless and spreading, South Korea battles surge in silent COVID-19 cases
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are driving a surge in new cases in South Korea, frustrating efforts to control transmission by the Asian country which managed to keep infections under control in …
The Latest: South Korea has most daily cases in 8 months
South Korea has recorded more than 500 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours for the first time in about eight months as health authorities struggle to contain a third surge …
South Korea, China agree on North Korea talks, early Xi visit
China’s top diplomat visited South Korea and Japan as the two US allies prepare for change under a new US president.
Asia Today: South Korea Cases Stay Above 500 for 2nd Day
South Korea’s daily virus tally is hovering above 500 for the second straight day, and the country’s prime minister is urging the public to stay home this weekend to contain a viral resurgence.
North Korea attempted to hack into South Korean coronavirus vaccine makers – Yonhap
North Korea has attempted to hack into South Korean companies developing coronavirus vaccines, the Yonhap news agency reported on Friday, citing a parliamentary intelligence committee.
Pakistan’s efforts in R&D
According to the World Bank’s list, as mentioned on weforum.org, Israel, South Korea, and Switzerland lead the world when it comes to the ratio of GDP spent on research and development (R & D). As per …
North Korean gymnast jumps border fence to freedom in South Korea
The man reportedly leaped over a 10-foot fence along the heavily-defended Korean DMZ, dodging guards and barbed wire to escape Kim Jong Un’s regime.
China’s top diplomat stresses South Korea ties amid row with U.S.
China’s top diplomat on Thursday stressed the importance of bilateral relations while meeting senior officials in South Korea, where there is growing concern the country is becoming squeezed between …