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Citizens Welcome Lifting of Outdoor Mask Mandate, Some Still on Edge About Lingering Risks

SEOUL, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans on Friday welcomed the government’s decision to lift the outdoor mask mandate, voicing hopes for a complete return to maskless normalcy, but some remain wary about lingering COVID-19 infection risks. Starting Monday, mask wearing will no longer be mandatory in outdoor places, except when people attend gatherings [...]

For Fans at Some Events, It Pays to Stay Silent

GWANGJU, Jul. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Partisan fans attending events ranging from artistic swimming to diving to water polo during the first week of the FINA World Championships in Gwangju have been boisterous in support of their homegrown athletes. In turn, these athletes have spoken glowingly about their loud and passionate fans. This is the [...]