Kelly Cobiella gives an inside look at how South Korea is implementing “disease detectives” for contact tracing.
The Latest: South Korea reprorts 49 new cases of COVID-19
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more …
South Korea announces $29 billion third stimulus budget to fight coronavirus crisis
Announcing South Korea’s largest ever supplementary budget, and the third this year, the government has put in place support measures equivalent to about 14% of gross domestic product to counter the …
U.S., South Korea Agree of Funding of Korean Workers, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon on Tuesday said that it had come to an agreement with South Korea on a proposal for Seoul to fund thousands of Korean workers who were put on u …
Korean Shipyards Draw $20 Billion of Work From Qatar
Qatar has signed a deal worth around $20 billion with South Korean shipbuilders to help cement its position as the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas.The Gulf emirate entered into …
U.S. Investors, Take Note: Korea and Taiwan Show How the Virus Restrains Economic Activity
If recent data out of South Korea and Taiwan are any indication, reopening the U.S. economy isn’t going to be a cure-all, writes Barron’s economics commentator.
South Korea Bourse May Crack Resistance At 2,100 Points
The South Korea stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 60 points or 3 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,085-point plateau and it’s …
The Latest: South Korea reports 58 new virus cases | Raleigh News & Observer
South Korea has reported 58 new cases of the coronavirus, all in the Seoul metropolitan area, as officials scramble to stem transmissions linked to a massive e-commerce warehouse near the capital.
North Korea, South Korea Exchange Fire in First Clash in Years
North Korea fired “several times” at a South Korean military guard post at about 7:41 a.m., and was met with retaliatory shots and a verbal warning, the latter’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said …
S.Korean shipbuilder stocks rally on $19 bln deal with Qatar Petroleum
Shares in South Korean shipbuilders rallied more than 20% on Tuesday following $19 billion worth of deals to build vessels for Qatar Petroleum (QP) QATPE …