South Korea has investigated more than 1,500 people for violating covid disease control laws as of mid August, referring more than 900 for prosecution.
Coronavirus: South Korea considers further restrictions as japan opens up
South KoreaSouth Korean officials are considering reducing the working hours of restaurants and cafés as the country counted its 15th straight day of triple-digit jumps in coronavirus infections.The …
South Korea says Japan PM Abe’s resignation regrettable, pledges to work with new leader
South Korea said on Friday the sudden resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came as a regret as he has played an important role for bilateral relations. South Korea will continue …
Asia Today: South Korea tightens distancing as cases mount
South Korea is tightening social distancing restrictions in the greater capital area, requiring restaurants to provide only deliveries and takeouts after 9 p.m. and shutting down gyms and after-school …
Asia Today: South Korea mulls shorter hours for diners
South Korean officials are considering reducing working hours of restaurants and cafes as the country counted its 15th straight day of triple-digit jumps in coronavirus infections. The 371 new cases r …
IT firms not responsible for North Korea hack, court rules
A South Korean court dismissed a lawsuit filed against local IT firms responsible for the cybersecurity of military networks during a North Korean hacking incident in 2016.
Expect unconventional policies from the Bank of Korea, economist says
As South Korea reports a second wave of coronavirus infections, economist Alex Holmes from Capital Economics says the most likely next steps from the Bank of Korea include “some sort of yield control” …
Global Cases Pass 24 Million; S. Korea Has Spike: Virus Update
Worldwide Covid-19 infections exceeded 24 million as cases continued to climb in Europe and Asia, with South Korea, Italy and France reporting the most new infections in months. A shift in guidelines …
South Korea reports most daily cases since March
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Coronavirus live blog: South Korea records most cases since March, global infections top 24m
France, Italy hit post-lockdown case highs; US nears 6m cases as CDC narrows testing guidelines; Gaza extends lockdown. Follow latest updates …