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Singapore approves use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

People are dwarfed against the financial skyline as they take photos of the Merlion statue along the Marina Bay area in Singapore in this June 30 photo. Singapore has approved the use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine and the first shipment will arrive by end of this month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday. AP-YonhapSingapore has approved the use of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, and the first shipment will arrive by the end of this month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday. Lee said Singapore, with a budget of over one billion Singapore dollars ($750 million) for vaccines, has “placed multiple bets” by signing advance purchase agreements with vaccine makers including Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, Moderna Inc. and China's Sinovac.“After studying the scientific evidence and clinical trial data, the Health Sciences Authority has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for pandemic use,” Lee said in a televised speech.“We also expect other vaccines to arrive in coming months. If all goes according to plan, we will have enough vaccines fo

Dec 14, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Singapore approves use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Society

Decision on online classes hits double-income families

A teacher at an elementary school in Nowon District, northern Seoul, holds a remote physical education class, Monday. YonhapBy Lee Hyo-jin Working parents are facing a struggle with childcare issues as all kindergartens and schools in Seoul and its surrounding area will be closed from Tuesday until at least the end of the year, offering only online classes, due to the ongoing spike in COVID-19 cases.The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education ordered all kindergartens and elementary schools in its jurisdiction to switch entirely to remote learning from Dec.15 until Dec. 31 as a preemptive measure against the coronavirus pandemic. Middle and high schools already switched to online-only classes from Dec. 7. The stringent measure includes even small schools with fewer than 300 students.As education offices in Gyeonggi Province and Incheon have decided to follow suit, around 7,700 schools, or approximately 37 percent of the total nationwide, are expected to cease face-to-face classes. Although the measure is aimed at ensuring the safety of students, double-income families who have run out

Dec 14, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Decision on online classes hits double-income families
  • Seoul to open 18 more treatment centers for COVID-19 patients
  • Hospitals struggling with bed shortages amid virus spike
Health

'Pandemic spurs full-scale launch of remote healthcare services'

Lee Wang-jun, chairman of Myongji Medical Foundation, speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the newspaper's office in Seoul, Nov. 30. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulMyongji Hospital has independent unit committed to virtual care systemBy Lee Hyo-jin The coronavirus pandemic has greatly influenced the medical industry, boosting its digital transformation and introducing new healthcare models for contactless services. Lee Wang-jun, chairman of Myongji Medical Foundation, who began preparing for the digital transformation long before the COVID-19 outbreak, said the pandemic has accelerated the launch of remote healthcare servicesMyongji Hospital in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, established MJ Virtual Care Center in August, the first of its kind to be introduced by a medical institution. “We are the first in the country as a medical institution to launch a full-scale virtual care system, which goes far beyond what we know as telemedicine,” Lee said during an interview with The Korea Times at the newspaper's office in Seoul, Nov. 30. MJ Virtual Care Center oper

Dec 13, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
'Pandemic spurs full-scale launch of remote healthcare services'
Health

Gov't implements accommodation reporting system for short-staying foreigners

The arrival hall of Incheon International Airport is crowded with people in this July 7 photo. / Korea Times fileBy Lee Hyo-jin Foreign nationals staying in Korea for less than 90 days must report their place of stay to the immigration authorities, following the latest government measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Ministry of Justice. The measures, which went into effect Thursday, will enable health authorities to quickly identify the whereabouts of foreign nationals in case of COVID-19 infections. Foreigners who are allowed to stay in Korea for 90 days or less holding a short-term visa must show their passport or travel documents to the accommodation operators upon their arrival. The accommodation operators should report the information to the local immigration office.Those refusing to submit passports or giving false personal information will face fines up to 500,000 won ($460).The provided passport data is currently delivered to the authorities via email, fax or text message, but the ministry plans to launch a website and app for the reporting system

Dec 12, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Gov't implements accommodation reporting system for short-staying foreigners
Politics

Seoul vows to eradicate discrimination against multicultural families

GettyimagesbankBy Lee Hyo-jin The government will establish a legal basis to ban hate speech related to race, country or culture, in a bid to eradicate discrimination against multicultural families, according to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Friday. “Multicultural families in Korea are experiencing a serious level of discrimination and isolation in daily life,” Vice Minister of Gender Equality and Family Kim Kyung-sun said at a briefing held at the Seoul Government Complex.“We plan to establish legal grounds to eliminate discrimination and social prejudice formed through hateful expressions related to race, country or culture, by making a revision to the Multicultural Family Support Act.”The same day, the ministry, in cooperation with related authorities such as the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced a set of measures to build an inclusive society for biracial families. The comprehensive measures are aimed at improving acceptance by guaranteeing people with multicultural background equal access to social activiti

Dec 11, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Seoul vows to eradicate discrimination against multicultural families
People & Events

11 students, one volunteer group honored with Multicultural Youth Awards

Dignitaries applaud winners of the ninth Korea Multicultural Youth Awards during the awarding ceremony at The Korea Times' office in Seoul, Thursday. From left are Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin; Kang Ye-jin, the winner of the EDGC award; Kim Hae-young, the grand prize winner; Onubogu Vincent Rihan, a winner in the outstanding elementary school student category; Minister of Gender Equality and Family Lee Jung-ok; Korea Cultural Diversity Organization Chair Jasmine Lee; Asian Friends Chairwoman Lee Nam-sook; and Eone Diagnomics Genome Center (EDGC) co-CEO Shin Shang-cheol. / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Lee Hyo-jin The ninth Korea Multicultural Youth Awards ceremony took place on Thursday to recognize 11 students and one volunteer group for their outstanding achievements. The awards, organized by The Korea Times, are aimed to encourage students from multicultural backgrounds in the country who at times experience hardships due to cultural barriers and discrimination.The event was held at the newspaper's office in Seoul attended by a limited number of participants,

Dec 10, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
11 students, one volunteer group honored with Multicultural Youth Awards
People & Events

Winners of 9th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding volunteers

Bongsarang enjoys providing care for local community Bongsarang is a student volunteer group at Korea Polytechnic Dasom High School in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province. The school has many students from overseas and with multicultural backgrounds. Bongsarang volunteer groupLaunched in 2019 with five members, Bongsarang engages in various community services, such as supporting music therapy programs for disabled students every weekend, to which they have dedicated 47 hours in the last six months. Using their musical talents, the members sang and performed with hand-bells at a local festival last year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the students are currently participating in contactless volunteering activities. They plan to deliver handmade Christmas ornaments and warmers to the elderly for the year end. Jeon is diligent volunteer with leadershipJeon Soo-yeon, a senior at Hanne Girls' Middle School in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, has been involved in various volunteer activities in and outsides of the school throughout her student years. Jeon Soo-yeonShe is currently a s

Dec 9, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Winners of 9th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding volunteers
  • 'Multicultural background makes me stand out among others'
People & Events

Winners of 9th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Special awards

Special jury award winner Multicultural background helps Ham respect other culturesHam Hui-jeong, a second grader at Hongcheon Girls' Middle School in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, strives to develop her language skills. Ham Hui-jeongBorn to a Kazakhstani mother and Korean father, she is fluent in Russian and Korean. She also learned English through years of studying on her own by reading books at local libraries and participating in education programs provided by the local government.Thanks to her multicultural background, she is very open to other cultures and has a deep understanding of ethnic diversity. The hard-working student won the grand prize at a bilingual speaking contest held in Hongcheon in 2019. Based on her excellent language skills, she wants to be an international police officer in the future and set a good example to other multiethnic children. She often travels to Kazakhstan during vacations to visit her grandmother. Semoon Chang award winnerAbdulkhamidov dreams of becoming writer with his linguistic talentsBorn to parents from Uzbekistan, Abdulkhamidov Abdulbosit n

Dec 9, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Winners of 9th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Special awards
  • 'Multicultural background makes me stand out among others'
People & Events

Winners of 9th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding middle school students

Shin's positive energy inspires other studentsShin Dong-ji, a senior at Cheonan Yonggok Middle School in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, was recognized by her teachers for her positive energy and excellent attitude in class. Shin Dong-jiDuring the classes, Shin creates a lively atmosphere by actively responding to and asking questions of the teacher, thereby encouraging others to participate. She shows leadership in group activities, such as creating chatrooms on social media to discuss and review lessons.Based on her leadership and popularity among her friends, Shin has been chosen as the class president multiple times throughout her school years. She is a diligent student with high academic achievements and does not hesitate to help others in need. Born to a Chinese mother and Korean father, she always supports her mother who is less fluent in Korean, when she has difficulties in doing paperwork in Korean. Other than her academic achievements, Shin has shown talents in various activities as the leader of the taekwondo, ukulele and dance clubs at her school. With her talent for

Dec 9, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Winners of 9th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding middle school students
  • 'Multicultural background makes me stand out among others'
People & Events

Winners of 9th Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding high school students

Lee shows passion in culinary arts Lee Hong-ju, a senior at Gyeongbuk Domestic Science High School in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, was born to a Japanese mother and Korean father. Lee Hong-juHe has shown an outstanding performance in the culinary arts with his interest in Japanese and Korean cuisines. Throughout his high school years, Lee has obtained three culinary arts certificates including a qualification in Japanese cuisine. Lee has also swept multiple culinary competitions since 2018. Earlier this year, he won the gold medal at the International Culinary Contest hosted by the Korean Cooks Federation, in which he was awarded a silver medal in 2019. He was honored with a bronze medal in the Korea World Food Championship in his first year at high school. With his remarkable talent in the culinary arts, his dream is to become a chef. Lee is also a very sociable person in school, much appreciated by his classmates, as he does not hesitate to help those in need and participates in various volunteer activities. Lee represents multicultural youth across the country Lee Ji-myung, a

Dec 9, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Winners of 9th Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding high school students
  • 'Multicultural background makes me stand out among others'
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