SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean public is demonstrating mixed views toward artists and performers as they tap online platforms to overcome the coronavirus. Online performances enable audiences to watch their favorite artists from the comfort of home. An addition, affordable ticket prices work as an opportunity for audiences to enjoy popular [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 100 for the sixth straight day Tuesday, but the country is bracing for a possible resurgence in new infections after a long holiday, as a slew of sporadic clusters were reported. The country added 75 more COVID-19 cases, including 66 local infections, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 100 for the fifth straight day Monday, but the country remained cautious about another potential uptick in new infections down the road after the long Chuseok holiday. The country added 73 more COVID-19 cases, including 64 local infections, raising the total caseload [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The combined revenue for South Korean movie theaters declined by over 70 percent as the new coronavirus pandemic has continued for months, according to a lawmaker Monday. Cinemas across the country posted revenue of 415.1 billion won (US$356.9 million) in the first nine months of this year, more than [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases hovered below 100 for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, but the daily tally may bounce back as millions of people traveled over the Chuseok fall harvest holiday. The country added 64 more COVID-19 cases, including 47 local infections, raising the total caseload to [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will impose a fine on people who fail to wear face masks in public spaces and on transportation starting Nov. 13 to better combat the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Sunday. The general public will be required to wear masks on public transportation and at demonstrations as well [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea plans to keep its toughened social distancing scheme in greater Seoul this week amid rising concerns that the country may experience yet another rebound in the number of virus cases after the Chuseok holiday, health authorities said Sunday. Sunday marked the end of the extended Chuseok autumn [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 100 for the third straight day Saturday, but health authorities remain on alert over a potential rebound in virus cases after an extended fall harvest holiday. The country added 75 more COVID-19 cases, including 52 local infections, raising the total caseload to [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean pharmaceutical companies have joined the global race to develop vaccines and treatments for the novel coronavirus, and several of them have received approval for clinical trials from the country’s drug safety agency. Among the front-runners is Celltrion Inc.’s antiviral antibody treatment candidate called CT-P59 that is currently [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Along with an increase in the amount of time teenagers are staying at home due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the number of teenagers seeking consultations for various personal concerns is on a steep rise. According to data that the Korea Youth Counseling and Welfare Institute presented to Rep. [...]