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Sun, April 5, 2020 | 01:15

S. Korea maintains strict social distancing until April 19

"We have no choice but to continue an intense social distancing drive for some time in the future," Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said in a meeting held in Seoul to discuss measures against the new coronavirus outbreak.

Gov't limits freedom of foreigners; violators to face up to three years' jail

Seoul to take legal action against virus rule-breaching church

Citizens lend support to combating COVID-19 outbreak in Daegu

S. Korea reports 94 more coronavirus infection cases, total at 10,156. Death toll hits 177

South Korea reported 94 more cases of new coronavirus infections Saturday, one...

Coronavirus - looking through other people's eyes

Perhaps one of the hardest things to appreciate during this crisis is how peop...

COVID-19 and implosion of global economy

This is a transcript from “Betting on the Pandemic” on Political Misfits (hosted by Bob Schlehuber and Jamarl Thomas) on Sputnik Radio, Ma...

The jumak: A sanctuary in a possibly deadly night

At the end of the 19th century, traveling at night in Korea was generally avoided. The darkness hid many dangers. Some were physical. Band...

K-pop stars join benefit concert to help COVID-19 pandemic victims

K-pop stars will play a free benefit concert on April 11 to help victims of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Included in the lineup of...

Bravo President Moon!

A few months ago, the success of BTS and Bong Joon-ho’s movie Parasite were the latest South Korean exports to be lauded in the extension of the Korean Wave. But now Hallyu has g...

SUPERNOVA leader tests positive for COVID-19 as 1st infected entertainer

Jung Yun-hak, the leader of K-pop boy band SUPERNOVA, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment in Seoul, the band has said.

K-pop stars join benefit concert to help COVID-19 pandemic victims

K-pop stars will play a free benefit concert on April 11 to help victims of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Included in the lineup of the “Live K Concert” are girl bands MAM...

Coronavirus disrupts Korea's IPO market

Due to looming concerns about a global recession led by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's initial public offering (IPO) market has been heavily disrupted. Many major companies s...

USFK commander strongly disputes North Korea's claim of no coronavirus cases

WASHINGTON - The commander of U.S. Forces Korea said Thursday he does not believe North Korea's claim that it has no coronavirus cases, according to CNN and Voice of America.

Gov't vows active use of FX reserves to stabilize market

"Currently, the government is closely monitoring the debt-maturing schedules and other developments in the short-term money market and corporate bond market," Kim Yong-beom said ...

Samsung Electronics to develop foldable display panels

Samsung Electronics wants to develop its own foldable phone displays to cut costs and better meet rising global demand for its innovative foldable series, the company said Friday...

[Reporter's notebook] 'Having money isn't everything, not having it is'

“Havin' money's not everything, not havin' it is,” go the lyrics of the popular song “Good Life” by American rapper Kanye West.

Korea urged to take preemptive steps against job crisis

The government should come up with detailed countermeasures to minimize a possible post-pandemic unemployment crisis here, as lost jobs rarely come back when they end up increasi...

JYJ's Jaejoong's appearances in Japan cancelled following coronavirus prank

K-pop group JYJ's Jaejoong appears to be facing repercussions for his controversial April Fool's Day prank as his Japanese TV and radio appearances have been canceled in the afte...

Hyundai Motor Group reeling from COVID-19 impact

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 in Europe, North America and other parts of the world has forced Hyundai Motor Group to halt operations at its manufacturing plants, amplifying t...

'Korea's health care system sets example for Iran, Vietnam'

Kim Yong-ik, president of the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS), is known to be the Moon Jae-in administration's healthcare policymaker. Dubbed “Mooncare,” the government'...

'Actor Jang Keun-suk didn't know about mother's alleged tax dodge'

Actor Jang Keun-suk did not have a clue about his mother's alleged tax evasion, according to his manager Kim Byung-gun, Thursday. Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office indicted Jang'...

Young China expert to spearhead Hana's globalization

Lee Eun-hyung, the newly appointed vice chairman of Hana Financial Group, is expected to accelerate the group's global expansion initiative.

A moving ordeal in Seoul

American novelist and humorist Mark Twain once said: “It is less trouble and more satisfaction to bury two families than to select and equip a home for one.”

'Disaster income' hinges on health insurance payments

A single person who pays up to 88,334 won in their monthly national health insurance subscription will be eligible to receive 400,000 won. A two-person household must pay up to 1...

More conglomerates face credit ratings downgrades

A growing number of Korea's major companies are facing a reduction in credit ratings as the prolonged coronavirus pandemic has weakened performance and their financial status. De...

'Itaewon Class' actor Chris Lyon spells out COVID-19 precautions

American actor and music producer Chris Lyon has featured in a video to introduce Korea's preventive measures against the coronavirus (COVID-19) in his mother tongue. The clip of...

Citizens lend support to combating COVID-19 outbreak in Daegu

Korea has been successfully handling COVID-19 containment although the country has been one of the hardest-hit nations outside of China. Slowdown of the outbreak can be achieved ...

S. Korea maintains strict social distancing until April 19

Seoul to take legal action against virus rule-breaching church

The metropolitan government plans to file complaints against two pastors and a lawyer who led Sarang Jeil Church's Sunday service, as well as those who attended, the government s...

S. Korea maintains strict social distancing until April 19

LG to launch 5G smartphone under new brand in May

LG Electronics will launch its new 5G network-enabled smartphone here under a new brand name in May instead of using the G series, according to the phone maker, Friday.

Two former judges clash in Dongjak-B

One of the most coveted districts in the April 15 general election is the Dongjak-B District in southwestern Seoul. Dongjak-B has been a stronghold of conservative parties for th...

Woo Ji-yoon quits K-pop duo BOL4

Woo Ji-yoon has quit K-pop duo Bolbbalgan 4 (BOL4) after four years, citing concerns about the direction of her career in the future.

Daughter follows in mother's footsteps as special education teacher

Ko Eun-seok, 25, a recent Ehwa Woman's University graduate, has started on the path to becoming a special education teacher, following in the footsteps of her mother, Kim Eun-suk...

Moody's revises outlook for Korean banks to negative

Moody's Investors Service changed its outlook for Korea's banking system to negative from stable, while adjusting its outlook for the banking industries in 12 Asia-Pacific nation...

Court denies arrest warrant for Chong Kun Dang heir

The Seoul Central District court denied a request for a warrant to arrest the eldest son of Chong Kun Dang Holdings, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, who is accused of filming and ...

Baseball clubs open to playing postseason at league's only dome as neutral venue: source

If the 2020 South Korean baseball postseason gets pushed to early winter by the coronavirus outbreak, then teams would be willing to play at a neutral, climate-controlled venue t...

Video

Coronavirus racism spins out of control

'Vaccines won't work': US virologist b...

COVID-19: Meet Korea's innovative test...

COVID-19 outbreak empties Incheon Int'...

Taegeukdang: the secret behind Korea's...

Auto

Virus forces cancelation of Busan Motor Show

Hyundai Motor Group reeling from COVID-19 impact

[Test drive] Genesis G80 returns with style, delivery remains distant

Kia Motors appoints Song Ho-sung as new president

New seventh generation Avante

Online used car auction

Virus unlikely to cause unrest at Samsung chip plants

LG to launch 5G smartphone under new brand in May

Carriers, Samsung, LG support online classes

SKT, KT, LGU+ marks 1st anniversary of 5G commercialization

SK Telecom may acquire Hyundai HCN

LG Uplus bets on exporting 5G content

Finance

Robot advisors gain traction amid market turmoil

Young China expert to spearhead Hana's globalization

Korea urged to take preemptive steps against job crisis

Coronavirus disrupts Korea's IPO market

Financial support for restaurant owners

'V-shaped rebound unlikely'

Entertainment

Online concerts connect people in time of coronavirus quarantine

SUPERNOVA leader tests positive for COVID-19 as 1st infected entertainer

K-pop stars join benefit concert to help COVID-19 pandemic victims

JYJ's Jaejoong's appearances in Japan cancelled following coronavirus prank

'Actor Jang Keun-suk didn't know about mother's alleged tax dodge'

Woo Ji-yoon quits K-pop duo BOL4

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Editorial

Hospitals as loopholes

The number of confirmed COVID-19 patients here surpassed 10,000, Friday, 74 da...

COVID-19 and mass layoffs

The worst fears about mass layoffs resulting from the coronavirus shock have b...

Columns

G20 key to coronavirus response

G20 leaders promised recently to do “whatever it takes” to tackle the coronavirus c...

To the least of these

Many Americans pride themselves on being Christian, and on the right/far right of A...

Thoughts of the Times

Collective philosophy

I am currently involved in eight consulting projects for which I am helping to crea...

WHO to spend $900,000 to help North Korea's fight against COVID-19

US senators urge Trump administration to strengthen NK sanctions enf...

NK propaganda outlet calls recent launches 'self-defensive'

USFK commander strongly disputes North Korea's claim of no coronavir...

Pompeo: US looks forward to meeting North Korea's leadership for nuc...

North Korea slams Pompeo and says will 'walk our way'

'It's still too early to ease social distancing'

Popular spring blossom festivals canceled over coronavirus fears

S. Korea reports 94 more coronavirus infection cases, total at 10,15...

S. Korea maintains strict social distancing until April 19

S. Korean diplomat charged with sexual assault in New Zealand: report

Ex-public worker arrested for leaking info to digital sex crime offe...

Baedal Minjok's new fee system unwelcomed by restaurant owners

Samsung Electronics to develop foldable display panels

Hyundai Motor Group reeling from COVID-19 impact

LG to launch 5G smartphone under new brand in May

More conglomerates face credit ratings downgrades

Carriers, Samsung, LG support online classes

Science fiction's golden age in Korea?

Acclaimed novelist bringing Korean sci-fi literature to the West

Baek Hee-na wins international children's book award

Hotel Lobby

Gov't to support overseas publication of travel guidebooks

Find your Finnish calm: 5 tips for happiness at home

The Yangban: the ignoble noble

Bravo President Moon!

COVID-19 and implosion of global economy

A moving ordeal in Seoul

The jumak: A sanctuary in a possibly deadly night

South Korea: sex, society and reform

Trump reassures

Bravo President Moon!

Hospitals as loopholes

COVID-19 and mass layoffs

G20 key to coronavirus response

Collective philosophy

LPGA boss Whan says three scenarios in works for return

Baseball clubs open to playing postseason at league's only dome as n...

South Korea's top 2 LPGA Tour players on longest break ever

Son training at home

Korean football clubs in dire financial straits over virus

Social distancing and golf amid Covid-19 pandemic

Japan expands entry ban to more countries, will ask all visitors to ...

More evidence indicates healthy people can spread virus

World could face food crisis in wake of coronavirus: UN, WTO

Zoom under scrutiny in US over privacy, porn hacks

Show must go on: CNN anchor hosts show from basement despite coronav...

Coronavirus: How North Korean factories could benefit as the rest of...

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