SEOUL, June 23 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop girl group Lovelyz has gone into self-quarantine after one of its members tested positive for the new coronavirus, its management agency said Wednesday. The band’s vocalist Seo Ji-soo was told she tested positive Tuesday morning, a day after she voluntarily got tested for the virus upon being notified [...]
SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for the second consecutive day Tuesday amid a vaccination drive, but the potential spread of COVID-19 variants remains worrisome ahead of eased distancing rules starting July. The country reported 395 new cases, including 351 local infections, raising the total [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s new coronavirus cases fell below 400 on Monday due to fewer tests over the weekend, but health authorities remain vigilant over rising cases of the more contagious Delta variant and pandemic fatigue. The country reported 357 new cases, including 317 local infections, raising the total caseload to [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Parcel shipments in Seoul increased 26.9 percent last year from the previous year, a study showed Monday, as an increasing number of people prefer ordering food and daily necessities online amid the spread of COVID-19. According to the AI-based study by the University of Seoul, parcel deliveries of food, [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 500 for the second consecutive day Sunday due to fewer tests carried out over the weekend, with health authorities announcing eased social distancing rules that will be applied next month. The country reported 429 new cases, including 380 local infections, raising the [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea on Sunday unveiled new social distancing rules that center on allowing gatherings of more people and lifting regulations for businesses amid the country’s aggressive inoculation program. Starting July 1, the country will allow gatherings of up to six people in the greater Seoul area, according to the [...]
BORYEONG, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — This year’s Boryeong Mud Festival, one of South Korea’s most celebrated summer events, will be held online and offline next month in consideration of COVID-19, local officials said Sunday. The municipality of Boryeong, a South Chungcheong Province city 190 kilometers south of Seoul, said the 24th version of its [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases dipped below 500 on Saturday as the country’s vaccination campaign gains pace and the government prepares to announce a revised social distancing scheme. The country reported 482 new cases, including 456 local infections, raising the total caseload to 150,720, the Korea Disease Control and [...]
SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases remained in the 500s for the third consecutive day Friday as health authorities are set to finalize revamped social distancing rules set to be in place from next month amid an accelerating vaccination campaign. The country reported 507 more virus cases, including 484 local [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 500s for the second day Thursday as the country aims for a wider vaccination rollout to people aged under 60 and priority groups starting next month. The country reported 540 more virus cases, including 523 local infections, raising the total [...]