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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 19:35
Korea could resume issuing short-term visas to Chinese visitors soon
Korea could resume issuing short-term visas to Chinese visitors soon
Korea is mulling the resumption of issuing short-terms visas to Chinese nationals earlier than late February, according to Korea Disease Control Prevention Agency (KDCA) Commissioner Jee Young-mee. Her remarks came as Seoul and Beijing are engaged in a tit-for-tat involving travel restrictions triggered by a resurgence of coronavirus infections in China. Since Jan. 2, authori...
Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-02-07 16:38
US reaffirms nuclear security assurances to South Korea
US reaffirms nuclear security assurances to South Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured South Korea of Washington's full security commitment against North Korea's evolving nuclear threats amid growing doubts here about the credibility of Washington's extended deterrence for its ally. Blinken's remark was made after his meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin in Washington, D.C.
Kang Seung-woo | 2023-02-04 10:35
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Too many emergency text alerts? Gov't to halt daily COVID-19 notifications
Too many emergency text alerts? Gov't to halt daily COVID-19 notifications
It's no exaggeration to say that emergency text alerts have become a part of daily life in Korea since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early stages of the pandemic, local governments notified residents on a daily basis of the number of new cases in their area as well as contact tracing information on virus carriers.
Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-02-03 16:02
Gov't announces measures to cope with shortage of surgeons
Gov't announces measures to cope with shortage of surgeons
The Ministry of Health and Welfare will review reducing penalties for doctors accused of medical malpractice, as it views the risk of getting involved in medial law suits as one of the reasons why would-be physicians shun departments where complicated surgeries are performed. The plan was included in measures that were announced to strengthen the country's vital medical field...
Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-02-02 08:22
Korea's multipurpose satellite Arirang 6 to be launched in Q4 by European rocket
Korea's multipurpose satellite Arirang 6 to be launched in Q4 by European rocket
Korea will launch a multipurpose satellite in the fourth quarter of this year using a European space rocket, the science ministry said Wednesday.
2023-02-01 16:52
Biohealth geared for growth
Biohealth geared for growth
On Jan. 9, the Ministry of Health and Welfare reported to President Yoon Suk Yeol concerning its 2023 plan, of which the main tasks include leaping forward as a leading country in the field of biohealth through human resource cultivation, deregulation and export support.
Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-01-30 09:16
Korea to lift indoor mask mandate Monday
Korea to lift indoor mask mandate Monday
An indoor mask mandate imposed nationwide comes to an end, Monday, with few exemptions such as hospitals and public transit. But it remains to be seen whether Koreans will immediately stop wearing masks, a practice they have gotten used to for the last three years. Following an announcement by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), people are no longer legall...
Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-01-29 16:20
  • Most people masked up on 1st day of lifting of mandate rules
Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 20,000 ahead of lifting of indoor mask mandate
Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 20,000 ahead of lifting of indoor mask mandate
Korea's new coronavirus cases fell below 20,000 on Sunday, just a day ahead of the country's planned lifting of a mask mandate for indoor places that has been in place for more than three years.
2023-01-29 11:07
Relaxed mask-wearing rules unlikely to result in uptick in COVID cases: experts
Relaxed mask-wearing rules unlikely to result in uptick in COVID cases: experts
An indoor mask mandate, which has been in place for two years and three months in Korea, will end from 12:00 a.m., Jan. 30, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said Friday. But the authorities stressed that people will still be required to wear masks at high-risk facilities such as hospitals and on public transport.
Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-01-20 16:15
Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 30,000 for 2nd day
Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 30,000 for 2nd day
Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 30,000 for the second straight day Friday as the country prepares to lift the mask mandate for most indoor spaces.
2023-01-20 11:21
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