South Korea has reported 113 new cases of COVID-19, its first daily increase over 100 in five days, as the country entered a holiday break that officials fear would possibly worsen transmissions …
COVID-19 Triggers Shifts in Traditions as South Korea Celebrates Thanksgiving
South Koreans will forego some of their most cherished traditions when they celebrate their thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok this week, as the coronavirus forces many to hold virtual services instead …
Pompeo to Visit Japan, South Korea, Mongolia Next Week -U.S. State Department
“On October 6 in Tokyo, Secretary Pompeo will participate in the second meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan,” the State Department said in a statement. He will visit …
Asia Today: South Korea’s daily virus cases at another low
South Korea’s daily coronavirus increase was the lowest in about 50 days Tuesday as new infections trend lower. Many experts have warned, however, that the virus could spread again after this week’s …
South Korea Business Sentiment Ticks Higher In September
Business sentiment in South Korea improved slightly in September, the latest survey from the Bank of Korea showed on Tuesday with a …
South Korea Industrial Output Dips 0.7% In August
Industrial output in South Korea fell a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent on month in August, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday – …
Asia Today: Australian hot spot, South Korea hit new lows
Australia’s coronavirus hot spot Victoria state on Monday recorded its lowest number of new infections in more than three months as the nation’s second-largest city, Melbourne, further …
Statements from the Philippines, Australia, Japan and South Korea defend Dr. Joseph Scalice against Stalinist slanders
Scalise, by exposing the Communist Party of the Philippines, has done a service to the whole anti-capitalist movement and we stand in complete solidarity with him.” …
COVID-19: South Korea’s new cases below 100; holiday lockdown calls
South Korea reported Saturday that new COVID-19 cases fell below 100 for the first time in four days, but the country is still calling for tighter restrictions ahead of the fall harvest holiday.
North Korea accuses South of crossing disputed boundary to find dead official
North Korea has accused South Korea of crossing a disputed sea border in search of the body of a South Korean official killed by North Korean troops last week.