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.
1st dose vaccination goal reached early
Citizens receive COVID-19 shots at a vaccination center in Nowon District, Seoul, Wednesday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, over 13.21 million people, or 25.7 percent of the entire population, have received as least one shot of a vaccine as of Tuesday, fulfilling the government's goal of vaccinating 13 million people by the end of June ahead of schedule. Yonhap
By Lee Hyo-jin