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Korea on path to better treatment of abandoned animals

Canine residents of The Bom Center, an animal shelter in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, run by KARA, run around in the central garden, Sept. 9. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulBy Lee Hae-rinOnly about one out of 10 pets in Korea are lucky enough to live with their companions until they die, says Korean Animal Welfare Association. The unfortunate others end up as strays. That amounts to 130,000 abandoned animals each year, according to Korea's Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. About half of them make it to shelters, where a quarter are euthanized due to a lack of resources. More than 27,100 cats and dogs were put down in 2020 alone, but shelters remain more overcrowded than ever before.In an effort to end this vicious cycle, The Bom Center was founded in November 2020 in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, by Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), which is one of the better-known animal protection civic groups here. It aims to be the Korean version of Tierheim, the name for the animal protection centers in Germany known for their advanced and animal-friendly facilities. With “Bom” mean

Sep 21, 2021By Lee Hae-rin
Korea on path to better treatment of abandoned animals

New virus cases over 1,600; concerns grow over further spread after Chuseok holiday

Signs promoting social distancing are seen as passengers wait to board planes ahead of the Chuseok holiday, which falls on Sept. 21, at the domestic flight terminal of Gimpo airport in Seoul, Sept. 18. AP-YonhapDaily new coronavirus infections fell to around 1,600 for Sunday due to fewer tests over the weekend, but concerns have grown further over a surge in cases after the Chuseok holiday amid the fast spread of the virus in the greater Seoul area, health officials said.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported an additional 1,605 COVID-19 infections, including 1,577 local ones, raising the total caseload to 287,536.This was the second straight day the daily number fell below 2,000, but also marked the country's highest ever for a Sunday, the KDCA data showed. The daily tally is counted until midnight and announced the following morning.Five more deaths were reported, raising the toll to 2,409 for a fatality rate of 0.84 percent.The fourth wave of the pandemic, which began in earnest in July, has shown no signs of letting up, with daily numbers staying above 1,

Sep 20, 2021
New virus cases over 1,600; concerns grow over further spread after Chuseok holiday

New cases fall below 2,000 amid concerns about spike in outbreaks after Chuseok holiday

People wait to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing center in Seoul Station, Sept. 19. Yonhap South Korea's daily coronavirus cases fell below 2,000 on Sunday due to fewer tests over the weekend, but concerns linger over a spike in transmissions after the Chuseok holiday, when millions of people usually travel across the country to meet relatives. The country reported an additional 1,910 COVID-19 cases, including 1,871 local infections, raising the total caseload to 285,931, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).The country added 10 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,404. The fatality rate was 0.84 percent.Sunday's number came after the nation reported more than 2,000 daily infections for the second day in a row. As of 6 p.m., the country had added 1,335 more cases for the day, down 235 cases from the same time a day earlier, according to health authorities and local municipalities. The daily tally is counted until m

Sep 19, 2021
New cases fall below 2,000 amid concerns about spike in outbreaks after Chuseok holiday

New cases over 2,000 for 2 straight days amid upsurge worries after Chuseok holiday

South Korea's daily coronavirus cases exceeded 2,000 for two consecutive days Friday. YonhapDaily new COVID-19 infections exceeded 2,000 for the second consecutive day Saturday amid worries about a possible upsurge after a major holiday when people are expected to travel across the country in droves.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported an additional 2,087 COVID-19 cases, including 2,047 local ones, raising the total caseload to 284,022.The country added five more deaths from COVID-19, raising the toll to 2,394 for a fatality rate of 0.84 percent.This marked the second day in a row daily infections have topped 2,000, and the latest tally was also the fourth largest number of new cases since the first was confirmed early last year. New infections have remained above 1,000 daily for 74 consecutive days amid the fast spread of the more transmissible Delta variant nationwide.The KDCA remains on high alert as the coronavirus spread could further expand in other regions after the five-day Chuseok holiday running from Saturday through Wednesday, when a people are e

Sep 18, 2021
New cases over 2,000 for 2 straight days amid upsurge worries after Chuseok holiday

Ministry offers virtual visits to ancestral graves amid pandemic

Seen is an example of an online memorial site created at “eSky Funeral Information System,” a virtual memorial platform developed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korean Funeral Culture and Policy Institute in 2020. Screenshot from eSky Funeral Information SystemBy Lee Hae-rinVirtual memorial services that enable “seongmyo,” a visit to one's ancestral graves ahead of the Chuseok holiday, is taking root here as the pandemic rolls on. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has provided the online memorial service at “eSky funeral information system” since last September, as a means to follow strictly the social distancing protocol in place during one of the country's two traditional holidays, the other being the Lunar New Year.ESky is a free online memorial platform jointly developed by the ministry and the Korean Funeral Culture and Policy Institute (KFCP), where people can create a virtual memorial space and share it with other family members via social media.So far, ahead of the three-day holiday that runs from this coming Monday to Wedne

Sep 18, 2021By Lee Hae-rin
Ministry offers virtual visits to ancestral graves amid pandemic

70% of Koreans have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose: President

A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine shot at a medical facility in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, Friday. YonhapPresident Moon Jae-in announced Friday that 70 percent of Korea's 52-million population have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.The achievement came 204 days after the country began the vaccination campaign."It is an amazing speed," the president wrote on social media. It represents the fastest pace among OECD member states, except for Iceland with a population of 340,000, he noted.He thanked the public and medical workers for such a speedy vaccination program."Now, we are moving toward the 80 percent of inoculation rate," Moon stated, adding South Korea will be a leader in the full vaccination rate as well. (Yonhap)

Sep 17, 2021
70% of Koreans have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose: President

Jeju authorities on alert over increased tourist numbers during Chuseok holiday

Tourists arrive at Jeju International Airport, Friday, a day before the Chuseok holiday officially begins. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeJeju Island authorities are staying vigilant over an inflow of tourists as well as people visiting their families on the resort island during the Chuseok holiday that begins Saturday and runs through Wednesday. Concern is growing as the island has seen a decreasing tread in COVID-19 infections in recent days, following the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province's decision to impose Level 4 restrictions, the highest in the country's four-tier social distancing plan, in the region.Level 4 bans private gatherings of three or more people after 6 p.m. and the operation of entertainment establishments, including nightclubs and bars. Twelve designated beaches on the island were shut down as well.The inflow of people from other regions, especially those from the Seoul metropolitan area that has reported the largest number of new daily cases for months, during the holiday is raising fears that virus cases on the island could surge again at any time. According to the Jeju

Sep 17, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Jeju authorities on alert over increased tourist numbers during Chuseok holiday
  • Nationwide exodus begins ahead of extended Chuseok holiday

Will use of leftover vaccines for second shot help curb ever-growing cases?

People are observed for possible side effects after receiving a coronavirus vaccine at a vaccination center in Seodaemun District of Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap1st shot vaccination rate to reach 70% by Friday By Lee Hyo-jin The government has decided to allow the use of leftover COVID-19 vaccines for second shots, in a bid to speed up its vaccination drive amid the unrelenting increases in coronavirus infections nationwide. Leftover vaccines refer to spare doses that have become available after someone canceled or did not show up for their appointment. Eligible recipients can book the slot for a “no show” vaccine through a real-time search system on Kakao and Naver.Starting Friday, second doses can be booked through the leftover vaccine reservation system, according to the COVID-19 Vaccination Taskforce. Previously, the leftover doses had not been available for second shots. In addition, the government has decided to shorten the dosing interval for people booking the leftover vaccines. While the gap between two shots of the mRNA vaccines ― Pfizer and Moderna ― is set at six

Sep 17, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Will use of leftover vaccines for second shot help curb ever-growing cases?

Korea shortens list of foreign arrivals subject to 2-week mandatory isolation

Medical officials work at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, Sept. 12. YonhapSouth Korea's health authorities said Friday they have decided to allow fully-vaccinated arrivals from more countries to skip a mandatory 14-day quarantine starting October.Beginning next month, the mandatory quarantine policy will be applied on arrivals from 20 nations, down from the current list of 36 countries, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Zambia and Djibouti were newly added to the list, while 18 countries, including Russia, India, Japan and the United Arab Emirates, were removed.South Korea has been allowing arrivals who have been fully vaccinated abroad to enter the country without going through the two-week self-isolation.Amid growing concerns over the COVID-19 variant cases, the country has been making it mandatory for arrivals from some countries to go through quarantine regardless of their vaccination status. On Friday, the country added 2,008 COVID-19 cases, including 1,973 local infections, raising the total caseload to 281,938. (Yonhap)

Sep 17, 2021
Korea shortens list of foreign arrivals subject to 2-week mandatory isolation
  • New cases over 2,000 again amid post-Chuseok holiday resurgence woes

New cases over 2,000 again amid post-Chuseok holiday resurgence woes

An official disinfects COVID-19 testing facility set up at Dongjak District Community Health Center in Seoul, Sept. 16. YonhapSouth Korea's daily coronavirus cases exceeded 2,000 on Friday again amid concerns a major holiday may stoke further upticks in virus cases.The country added 2,008 COVID-19 cases, including 1,973 local infections, raising the total caseload to 281,938 according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).The daily caseload remained in the 2,000s on Tuesday and Wednesday before falling to 1,943 on Thursday. Daily cases have stayed above the 1,000 threshold for more than 70 days amid the fast spread of the more transmissible delta variant nationwide.The country added three more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,389. The fatality rate was 0.85 percent.Infections in the greater Seoul area, home to half of the country's population, have been a major concern for local health authorities, with nearly 80 percent of domestic cases being reported in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon.The authorities remained worried virus spread could fur

Sep 17, 2021
New cases over 2,000 again amid post-Chuseok holiday resurgence woes
  • Korea shortens list of foreign arrivals subject to 2-week mandatory isolation
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