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Jung Min-ho

Korea Times Politics & City Reporter

Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.

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Coronavirus from relapse cases not infectious: authorities

A colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (red) infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), also known as novel coronavirus, isolated from a patient sample. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Maryland. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH via ReutersBy Jung Min-hoPatients who tested positive for the new coronavirus after recovering from their first bout of the disease do not infect other people, health authorities said Monday.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said it will not apply 14-day self-quarantine rules to such patients after concluding that the virus detected from relapse cases does not make other people sick.“There have been no secondary infections from people who were in close contact with such patients,” Yoon Tae-ho, a senior health ministry official, told reporters. “Also, the results from culture tests back up the conclusion.”So far, officials have confirmed 447 relapse cases, about 4.5 percent of all infection cases.

May 18, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Coronavirus from relapse cases not infectious: authorities
  • 'There may never be a vaccine for COVID-19'
Health

Vietnamese visitor to Itaewon club 'Queen' tests positive for coronavirus

People wearing face masks walk in Itaewon, Seoul, May 12. Those in the photo are unrelated to the story. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Jung Min-hoA Vietnamese worker in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, has tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting the club “Queen” in Seoul's popular multicultural neighborhood of Itaewon on May 1.The man, 32, whose identity is being withheld, took a coronavirus test in Bucheon, where his friend lives, on May 15 after showing flu-like symptoms, the city government said Sunday.He is being treated at the Gyeonggi Province Medical Center Anseong Hospital.Health officials are tracing the people the man has since contacted. So far, one of his Korean colleagues in Gwangju has tested positive for COVID-19. Among 10 others the two had been in close contact with, four tested negative and six are waiting for results.After a 29-year-old Korean patient infected with the virus visited multiple clubs and bars in the area from the night of May 1 to the early hours of May 2, there was a resurgence in new cases, with the daily increase reaching

May 18, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Vietnamese visitor to Itaewon club 'Queen' tests positive for coronavirus
  • Coronavirus: Gov't reveals details of Vietnamese patient's movements as it traces 250 contacts in Bucheon
Sports

World Taekwondo chief calls for solidarity against COVID-19 at first online council meeting

World Taekwondo President Choue Chung-won, center, attends the organization's first online council meeting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy of World TaekwondoInternational Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks in a video message to the council. Courtesy of World TaekwondoBy Jung Min-hoWorld Taekwondo (WT) President Choue Chung-won has offered condolences for everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for global solidarity to beat the crisis.“This pandemic has really changed our lives,” he said during WT's first online extraordinary council meeting Wednesday. “I sincerely pray that we continue to be healthy and safe. Our thoughts are with all those who have been, and continue to be, affected.“I believe that every adversity brings opportunities. Videoconferencing has become the new norm for us and offers a sustainable and cost-effective way for us to remain connected long into the future. We have also been able to reach out to the grassroots more directly (by) engaging athletes to show their training sessions and organizing education course

May 13, 2020By Jung Min-ho
World Taekwondo chief calls for solidarity against COVID-19 at first online council meeting
  • Goyang to host 2022 Taekwondo Poomsae Championships: World Taekwondo
Health

Masks to be required for all Seoul subway passengers during rush hour

Health officials prepare to sanitize a subway station amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Seoul, March 11, 2020. ReutersBy Jung Min-hoStarting May 13, everyone will be required to wear face masks in Seoul subway trains during rush hour.According to the Seoul city government Monday, people who are not wearing masks may be denied boarding at ticket barriers when the trains are crowded.Those who are rejected can buy masks at vending machines or convenience stores at stations.The new rule applies when the rate of subway ridership is 150 percent ―150 passengers for a train with a capacity of 100 ― or higher. It is almost always the case for most trains in Seoul during rush hour (7-9 a.m. and 6-8 p.m.).

May 11, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Masks to be required for all Seoul subway passengers during rush hour
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PHOTOS Yoido Full Gospel Church cautiously resumes on-site services

Christians wearing face masks attend a service at the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, Sunday, May 10, 2020. In a speech on the same day, President Moon Jae-in urged all citizens to "go back to normal" while staying cautious about the risks of coronavirus infections. APChristians wearing face masks pray during a service at the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, Sunday, May 10, 2020. APChristians wearing face masks attend a service at the Yoido Full Gospel Church inChristians wearing face masks attend a service at the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, Sunday, May 10, 2020. APChristians wearing face masks attend a service at the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, Sunday, May 10, 2020. APChristians wearing face masks pray during a service at the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, Sunday, May 10, 2020. AP

May 11, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Yoido Full Gospel Church cautiously resumes on-site services [PHOTOS]
Global Community

Foreigners to face heavier fines for violating quarantine rules

1Visitors wearing face masks walk at a park in Seoul, Monday, May 4, 2020. APBy Jung Min-hoForeigners in Korea will face heavier fines for violating coronavirus quarantine rules.The Ministry of Justice said Monday that it will revise enforcement regulations to raise fines to 3 million won ($2,500) from 500,000 won this month for first-time violators of mandatory 14-day quarantine. Second- and third-time violators will face fines of 5 million and 10 million won, respectively.“It is critical for everyone coming from overseas to follow the self-isolation rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” the ministry said in a statement.The rules apply also for Koreans, who could face up to one year in prison or a maximum fine of 10 million won.In serious cases, foreigners could be deported immediately. In April, 18 were forced to leave Korea for breaking the rules, according to the ministry.On Monday, Korea reported 35 more COVID-19 cases, the biggest single-day spike since April 9, bringing the country's total infections to 10,909.

May 11, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Foreigners to face heavier fines for violating quarantine rules
Companies

Two-minute COVID-19 antibody test kit set to hit market

Researchers work in a lab at the headquarters of genome sequencing company EDGC in Incheon. EDGC HealthCare, its subsidiary, says its rapid antibody test kits are ready for the market. Courtesy of EDGCBy Jung Min-hoA Korean company's rapid antibody test kit for COVID-19, which can deliver results in just two minutes, is ready for mass production.An official at EDGC HealthCare, a company known for its COVID-19 detection kit (DiaPlexQ), told The Korea Times Friday that its antibody test kit (COVID-19 IgM/IgG) recently attained CE marking, a certification that demonstrates conformity with health and safety standards for products sold in Europe.“We are now waiting for an export permit from the Korea Food and Drug Administration. We have also been working on an export deal for 100,000 tests with a potential customer in Spain,” the official said.With the detection and antibody test kits available, the government would be able to respond better to a potential second wave of the coronavirus infection in the fall, the company said in a statement.The company said its antibody test

May 8, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Two-minute COVID-19 antibody test kit set to hit market
Companies

EDGC HealthCare exports COVID-19 detection kits to Colorado

Boxes of EDGC HealthCare's coronavirus test kits for the state of Colorado / Courtesy of EDGC HealthCareBy Jung Min-hoEDGC HealthCare, a subsidiary of Korean genome sequencing company EDGC, is planning to export more COVID-19 detection kits to Colorado this month.An EDGC Healthcare official told The Korea Times Thursday that the U.S. state will import its detection kits, DiaPlexQ, for 200,000 tests over the next two months after its initial purchase of 100,000 tests last month.The deal comes after the test kit received emergency-use approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Colorado is one of several U.S. states to have imported the products for a total of 1 million tests in the country, the official said.Since emerging in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December, the new coronavirus has infected nearly 3.7 million people and killed more than 260,000 around the world.Korea initially struggled with a surge in new cases but has kept the outbreak under control. The government has been praised for its rapid virus testing program ― 10,000 daily tests ― an

May 7, 2020By Jung Min-ho
EDGC HealthCare exports COVID-19 detection kits to Colorado
Photo News

PHOTOS Fire engulfs Gimpo recycling plant

Firefighters extinguish the blaze at the recycling facility in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. About 90 firefighters were deployed to put out the fire that occurred about 9:10 a.m. and injured one person. YonhapYonhapYonhapYonhap

May 7, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Fire engulfs Gimpo recycling plant [PHOTOS]
Sports

International governing bodies of taekwondo and powerboating vow to promote human rights through sports

World Taekwondo and Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation President Choue Chung-won, right, and Union Internationale Motonautique President Raffaele Chiulli applaud after signing a memorandum of understanding during their online video conference, Wednesday. Courtesy of World TaekwondoBy Jung Min-hoThe international governing bodies of taekwondo and powerboating signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) Wednesday to promote human rights and world peace through sports.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, World Taekwondo (WT) and THF President Choue Chung-won and Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) President Raffaele Chiulli celebrated the new partnership online from Seoul and Rome, respectively.Under the terms of the agreement, the three parties have committed to working together to develop sports education programs for refugees around the world. They have also agreed to promote the ideas of sustainable development and environmental preservation in line with the International Olympic Committee's “sustainable strategy.”“WT

May 7, 2020By Jung Min-ho
International governing bodies of taekwondo and powerboating vow to promote human rights through sports
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