Nearly half of the residents at the facility in the city of Cheonan tested positive for Covid, an outbreak that comes as South Korea’s case levels surge.
Author: John Yoon
Singapore to End Free Covid Treatment for Those ‘Unvaccinated by Choice’
The change, which takes effect on Dec. 8, comes as the number of severe cases has stabilized but remains high, the Health Ministry said.
Costa Rica moves to require Covid shots for children.
The Central American nation’s health ministry said on Friday it was adding Covid-19 to the list of required vaccinations for people 18 and younger.
South Korea Toughens Measures as Virus Spreads Among Teens
The decision comes as the country experiences rising caseloads again. The nine-hour test is seen as critical in determining students’ futures, and many have prepared for it since kindergarten.
Squid Cryptocurrency Crashes, and Investors Lose Money
The digital money, called Squid, began trading last week for a penny. It soared spectacularly, before the money vanished.
South Korea Reconsiders a Rite of Manhood: The Draft
Military conscription has become less popular. The rules have loosened. But experts still worry about the threat from the North.
Airlines in Japan and South Korea Try Novel Ideas to Lure Fliers
How about inexpensive passes good for a month of domestic flights? Or popular in-flight meals to on-the-ground customers?