Lee Hyo-jin covers the Bank of Korea, the banking industry and broader financial news. Her previous beats include foreign affairs, North Korea and general reporting on Korean society.
COVID-19 vaccination picks up pace
Citizens wait to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Daegu, Tuesday. As Korea's vaccination rate is picking up speed, the Ministry of Health and Welfare estimated that over 10 million people, or 20 percent of the country's 52 million population, would receive at least one dose of the vaccine by the end of this week. Yonhap
By Lee Hyo-jin