Articles by Kim Arin
Kim Arin
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S. Korea ponders naming churches coronavirus danger zones
South Korean health officials said Monday that they might add churches to the government's list of risky places for coronavirus infection. Senior official Yoon Tae-ho at the Ministry of Health and Welfare said in a briefing that measures to stem the spread at places of worship -- which have been sites of a slew of recent outbreaks -- appeared imperative. “The ministry is evaluating risks of catching or passing on the virus at religious facilities, and possibly designating them as h
Social Affairs June 29, 2020
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Visits to nursing homes to be allowed again, with caution
Visits to care facilities for older adults will be allowed again starting July, as the government temporarily lifts the restrictions put in place in March to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease or COVID-19. Yoon Tae-ho, a senior official at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, said in a briefing Friday that non-face-to-face visits will be permitted under strict guidelines. “Elderly people are the most vulnerable of all, which is why visitors have been banned at care homes. But bei
Social Affairs June 26, 2020
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Virus cases linked to Itaewon clubs spike to 54
A potential second wave of coronavirus infections looms large in South Korea, as a sudden spike in cases linked to Seoul nightclubs is being reported. Korea confirmed 34 new coronavirus patients on Sunday, marking the highest daily tally since April 9. The cumulative total now stands at 10,874, with 9,610 of them discharged from care upon recovery. Twenty-four of the newly confirmed cases are tied to an infection cluster in Itaewon, a Seoul district popular for its nightlife, where healt
Social Affairs May 10, 2020
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3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Korea
An earthquake of 3.4 magnitude was reported in South Gyeongsang Province at 3:37 p.m. Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.The weather agency said the earthquake, whose epicenter was around 15 kilometers south of Changnyeong County, was about 11 kilometers deep.Reports of tremors came in from the surrounding areas of Changwon, Gimhae, Geoje and Haman.A nuclear power plant in the neighboring city of Ulsan was unaffected and operating as per normal, the city office said.Fir
Social Affairs Oct. 27, 2019
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