South Korean Leader Said Coronavirus Would ‘Disappear.’ It Was a Costly Error.

Opposition politicians are vowing to make what they call Moon Jae-in’s incompetence the top election issue ​for April 15 parliamentary polls.

BTS Cancels Korean Leg Of Tour Due To Concerns Regarding Coronavirus

Greenday and Stormzi have also rescheduled the Asian legs of their tours.

South Korean boy band BTS cancels some concerts in Seoul citing coronavirus outbreak

The cancellations come as South Korea reports rapidly rising cases of the virus, which is believed to have originated in China before spreading globally.

South Korean flight attendant developed coronavirus symptoms after leaving Los Angeles

Airline worker posed no health risks while in Los Angeles County, officials said.

Coronavirus: South Korean flight attendant did not pose risk in LA County officials say

Coronavirus: South Korean flight attendant did not pose risk in LA County, officials say

How a South Korean psychiatric ward became a ‘medical disaster’ when coronavirus hit

Why a South Korean Church Was the Perfect Petri Dish for Coronavirus

Seoul had a technologically advanced, deep-pocketed plan to confront the infection. A giant congregation with rituals demanding mass human contact—and secrecy—punched a hole in the defenses.

South Korean sect leader apologises over coronavirus spread

The leader of a South Korean sect linked to more than half the country's 4,000-plus coronavirus cases apologised Monday for the spread of the disease. "I would like to offer my sincere apology to the people on behalf of the members," said Shincheonji head Lee Man-hee, his voice breaking. The 88-year-old twice got down on his knees to bow before reporters in Gapyeong, his head to the floor. "Although it was not intentional, many people have been...

How a South Korean Church Helped Spread the Coronavirus

The leader of an enigmatic church, accused by South Korean officials of spreading the coronavirus epidemic, apologized to the public. WSJ’s Dasl Yoon explains how the church’s secretive practices may have jeopardized containment efforts. Photo: Lee Moo Ryul/Newsis via AP

Serbian basketball player leaves S. Korean league over coronavirus fears

How The Coronavirus Is Affecting The South Korean Entertainment Industry

Coronavirus: Opaque South Korean sect draws scrutiny with spike in infections

Seoul department store disinfected as South Korean coronavirus cases spike

Nike's Dutch HQ is shut down along with South Korean factories supplying Samsung and Apple after employees are found to have coronavirus

Take a look at these Korean apps helping people avoid areas infected by the coronavirus

No. of Countries Restricting Korean Travelers Swells to Over 80

Virus spreads in South Korean city as thousands are screened

South Korean president declares 'war' on coronavirus as sect leader tests negative

South Korean cases surge past 760 as global epidemic grows

Any US Coronavirus Restrictions On Korean Flights Could Significantly Impact Korean Air And Asiana

Observers expect this week will be critical for South Korea to bring the outbreak under control and convince global governments not to apply restrictions.

South Korean president declares ‘war’ against coronavirus

South Korean president Moon Jae-in declared war against the novel coronavirus and apologized for the mask shortage during a cabinet meeting Tuesday.

South Korean President Moon cancels planned trip to the UAE Egypt and Turkey over coronavirus

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday canceled his planned trip to the...

S.Korean President Moon cancels planned trip to the UAE Egypt and Turkey over coronavirus

SEOUL — South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday canceled his planned trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey in mid-March, over coronavirus, according to the presidential Blue House.“…

All Korean Coronavirus Fatalities Suffered from Other Illnesses

The government said Tuesday that the death rate in Korea from the coronavirus ou..

Coronavirus prolongs South Korean baseball team's spring training stay in Fort Myers

The Kia Tigers professional baseball team from South Korea has chosen an extended stay because of the coronavirus threat.

S. Korean Hospitals Lack Enough Space for Coronavirus Patients

South Korea reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, as health officials said more than 2,000 people in the city hardest hit by the outbreak were waiting for open spaces in hospitals. South Korea has seen the most cases outside of China, and is planning to spend about $10 billion on medical resources and measures to counteract the economic impact of the outbreak. China reported a continued slowdown of new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday with 119 new people infected, far reduced from when it reported several thousand at a time. The focus of containing the outbreak has shifted

S.Korean President Moon cancels planned trip to Egypt UAE and Turkey over coronavirus

South Korean officials are struggling to keep up with the spread of the Coronavirus

Kim Jong Un sends condolence letter to South Korean over coronavirus outbreak

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a condolence letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in over the coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Thursday.

Korean Air Suspends Direct Flights Between Seoul Yangon Due to Coronavirus

Korean Air has suspended all flights between Seoul and Yangon until April 25 as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread rapidly in South Korea.

Kim Jong Un sends letter of support as South Korean coronavirus cases top 6000

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Korea rose to 6,088 on Thursday, while North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a "message of comfort" to South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

South Korean E-Commerce Firm Coupang Stretched by Order Surge as Coronavirus Cases Jump

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