Schools with fewer than 60 students and special education schools are allowed to choose whether to follow the ministry’s guidelines, the Korea Times said. Most of South Korea’s schools reopened in …
Asia Today: South Korea closes many schools again amid surge
South Korea is closing schools and returning to remote learning in the capital region as the country counted its 12th straight day of triple-digit daily increases …
Hong Kong Plans New Rules; FDA Head Backtracks: Virus Update
Hong Kong plans to announce new social distancing rules on Tuesday as cases drop. Infections in South Korea increased as the government warned of the impact to the economic recovery.
Coronavirus live updates: South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area; first confirmed case of reinfection
The coronavirus has infected more than 23.6 million people across the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 811,874 people.
Asia Today: Many schools close again amid South Korea spike
South Korea is closing schools and switching back to remote learning in the greater capital area as the country counted its 12th straight day of triple-digit …
North Korea U.S. policy on hold amid Kim Jong Un ‘coma’ rumors
North Korea could unveil new policies aimed at the United States and South Korea next year at a January congress of the Korean Workers’ Party, according to The Institute for National Security Strategy …
North Korea company in barter deal found to be under sanctions
A North Korean firm contracted to exchange alcohol for South Korean sugar was found to be under U.S. and international sanctions.
Defector in South Korea sentenced to prison for illegal crossing
A defector who slipped back into North Korea while trying to bring his mother has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years.
Apple pledges $84M to fund programs in bid to end South Korea antitrust investigation
Apple has proposed paying out 100 billion won ($84 million) to fund support programs to assist consumers and small businesses, in a bid to settle an antitrust investigation by South Korean regulators.
Apple Korea Pledges $84 Million to Support Small Businesses and Settle Antitrust Probe
Apple’s South Korea business has offered to make a 100 billion won ($84 million) payout to support small businesses and help …