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Mon, June 1, 2020 | 01:33

Trump hopes to restore travel with Asia as soon as possible

Trump hopes to restore travel with Asia as soon as possible

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he hopes to restore travel with Asia as soon as possible following a drop in the number of coronavirus cases there. Trump made the remark at a press conference at the White House, after declaring a national emergency to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.

2020-03-14 09:50

Trump declares virus emergency

126 countries, territories restricting entry from virus-hit Korea

126 countries, territories restricting entry from virus-hit Korea

A total of 126 countries and territories were imposing an entry ban or tougher quarantine procedures for people from South Korea over coronavirus fears Friday, up by three from the previous day, the foreign ministry said. As of 9 a.m., 50 countries and territories were barring the entry of travelers who have been in Korea at least in the past two weeks, joined by Slovakia, th...

2020-03-13 11:52

Foreign diplomats positive of Korea's anti-virus fight

Foreign diplomats positive of Korea's anti-virus fight

Diplomats stationed in Korea have shown positive reactions to the country's fight against the COVID-19 outbreak here. Although Korea has been plagued by the novel coronavirus, with the number of infections surpassing 7,800 - the fourth-highest in the world behind China, Italy and Iran - its quarantine efforts are drawing international praise.

2020-03-12 16:17

123 countries, territories restricting entry from S. Korea over coronavirus concerns

123 countries, territories restricting entry from S. Korea over coronavirus concerns

A total of 123 countries and territories were restricting entry or enforcing tougher quarantine measures for people from South Korea over coronavirus concerns on Thursday, the foreign ministry said.

2020-03-12 11:07

Gov't complex partially shut after officials contract coronavirus

Check on Korea's coronavirus fight

Check on Korea's coronavirus fight

U.S. Ambassador to Korea Harry Harris, right, checks a thermal imaging camera at the departure lobby of Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Korea started fever checks and other health examinations on U.S.-bound passengers on the same day. Later in the day, Harris said he was impressed by the Korea's robust and comprehensive response to the COVID-19 outbreak, according t...

2020-03-11 16:11

Korea, Japan end marathon trade talks with no deal

Korea, Japan end marathon trade talks with no deal

South Korea said Wednesday it failed to make any significant progress in its marathon overnight talks with Japan on ending their nine-month trade dispute.

2020-03-11 10:06

China to send first batch of coronavirus relief items to Korea this week

China to send first batch of coronavirus relief items to Korea this week

China will send the first batch of face masks and other coronavirus-related relief items to South Korea this week to help the neighboring country fight the viral disease, a foreign ministry official in Seoul said Tuesday. About 80,000 N95 respirator masks and 10,000 items of protective clothing will arrive here via a flight on Wednesday, the ministry official told reporters.

2020-03-10 15:05

Four Japanese not allowed to visit Korea on first day of entry limit

Four Japanese not allowed to visit Korea on first day of entry limit

Four Japanese nationals without an entry visa for South Korea were not allowed to board an airplane bound for Seoul on Monday, the first day of the two countries' entry restrictions on each other's citizens, the Ministry of Justice said Tuesday. South Korea halted a 90-day visa-free entry program for Japanese nationals, effective Monday morning, over new coronavirus concerns,...

2020-03-10 13:38

Seoul, Tokyo kick off trade talks amid escalating diplomatic spat

Seoul, Tokyo kick off trade talks amid escalating diplomatic spat

Seoul, Tokyo kick off trade talks amid escalating diplomatic spat

South Korea and Japan on Tuesday met for the first time in three months to discuss their trade dispute amid dimmed hopes for reconciliation as the spread of the new coronavirus has led to more bilateral trust issues. The two countries started the director-general level video conference at 10:00 a.m. according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

2020-03-10 13:38

Four Japanese not allowed to visit Korea on first day of entry limit

Thailand-bound passengers from Korea required to undergo fever checks

Thailand-bound passengers from Korea required to undergo fever checks

All Thailand-bound air travelers from South Korea will be required to undergo fever checks at local airports, Seoul's transport ministry said Tuesday, in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The mandatory move, which takes effect starting Wednesday, comes at the request of the Thai government to try to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, according t...

2020-03-10 13:29

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