The Korea Herald

New virus cases back over 700 as fourth wave of pandemic looms

Apr 14, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases rebounded to over 700 on Wednesday, the most in over three months, as health authorities are looking at the option of raising social distancing rules to cont...
[News Focus] US nationals overtake Chinese in inbound visitors

Apr 13, 2021

Americans move to No. 1 after ranking fourth in 2019
Seoul mayor's self-test kit plan faces widespread opposition

Apr 13, 2021

Medical experts say kits are not reliable, government argues the measure is hasty
Drug trafficking via international shipping surges in S. Korea

Apr 13, 2021

Drug trafficking using international shipping has sharply increased as overseas travel became nearly impossible and online purchases went up amid the coronavirus pandemic, a local customs office said...
Migrant workers allowed to extend stay in Korea for one year

Apr 13, 2021

South Korea on Tuesday announced a decision to extend the period of stay for about 115,000 foreign migrant workers by one year in a bid to relieve labor shortages at small businesses and in farming a...
Police raid Gwangyang city hall over mayor's alleged land speculation

Apr 13, 2021

Police raided Gwangyang city hall on Tuesday as part of an investigation into allegations of land speculation by the mayor and his wife. The Jeonnam Police Agency said its investigators searched the...
With more school outbreaks, health concerns grow

Apr 13, 2021

SEJONG -- South Korea has recently experienced a flare-up in virus cases, with outbreaks occurring at schools that opened in early March for the spring semester, putting to test the ability of health...
New virus cases under 600 for 2nd day; spring resurgence in store

Apr 13, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained below 600 for the second straight day Tuesday on fewer tests over the weekend, amid concerns about a spike in COVID-19 cases in spring. The country...
S. Korea's FM says Ramadan holds greater significance at time of pandemic

Apr 12, 2021

South Korea's foreign minister said Monday that the Islamic holy month of Ramadan holds a greater significance than ever at a time when the world is fighting against the coronavirus pandemic. Chung ...
[News Focus] Korea limits AstraZeneca shots to over-30s -- should it be higher?

Apr 12, 2021

South Korea restricted the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in people younger than 30 years old over the risk of unusual blood clots, but some experts say a higher age limit is advisable. Korea...
Mask mandate for all indoor spaces touches off controversy

Apr 12, 2021

A tougher mask mandate that went into effect for all indoor public places nationwide on Monday is triggering a spate of controversy, as some people complain of inconvenience in their daily lives. Be...
S. Korea reaffirms no link between COVID-19 vaccinations and deaths

Apr 12, 2021

South Korea's health authorities on Monday said there is no causal relation between COVID-19 vaccines and 11 reported deaths after vaccinations, assuring the public of the safety of the vaccines. An...
49 more cases of COVID-19 variants confirmed, total now at 379

Apr 12, 2021

South Korea on Monday reported 49 more new cases of COVID-19 variants amid concerns that the spread of more transmissible strains may further strain the country's virus battle, with the fourth wave o...
Seoul to introduce own social distancing rules to help small-business owners

Apr 12, 2021

New mayor opposes current nationwide rules
Nearly 2,000 LH employees buy or lease public housing provided by their company: lawmaker

Apr 12, 2021

Nearly 2,000 employees at a state housing developer have signed contracts for public housing provided by their own company over the last 10 years, data showed Monday. According to the document that ...