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No Relief Money for Violators of Antivirus Regulations

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Those who violate social distancing restrictions will not be eligible for an upcoming batch of emergency cash handouts, South Korea’s prime minister said Tuesday. Chung Sye-kyun was warning of stern measures, including the so-called “one-strike, you’re out” punishment, amid continued reports of some shops, restaurants and other businesses nationwide [...]

Gov’t Eases School Distancing Rules to Offer Young Kids More In-person Learning

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Preschoolers and lower graders of elementary school will have more in-person instruction this year, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday, announcing a new plan to relax social distancing rules at schools. In a detailed policy for school operation for the first half, the ministry made an exemption to [...]