Children’s Day, once the happiest day for Koreans, lost its shine, dropping to No. 146 in the ranking for happy days last year, far from its No. 1 position in 2018.
The government disbanded the central authority dedicated to Covid-19 management on Friday, marking the end of a four-year-long pandemic response.
The number of foreign workers in Korea reached a record high of 923,000 in May of this year. The COVID-19 pandemic and a rise in nonprofessional employment were contributing factors.
Korea will lift nearly all its Covid-19 restrictions starting Thursday as the country lowers its national risk level from “serious” to “alert” starting June.
Korea reported 24,411 new Covid-19 cases Wednesday, up some 1,500 from the same day the previous week due to a holiday Monday, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Korea reported 13,529 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday, down some 7,800 from the same day the previous week due to a holiday Monday, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Korea reported 17,933 new Covid-19 cases Friday, down some 1,600 from the same day the previous week, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Korea reported 19,080 new Covid-19 cases Thursday, down some 2,700 from the same day the previous week, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Korea reported 22,961 new Covid-19 cases Wednesday, down some 3,100 from the same day the previous week, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Korea reported 21,385 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday, down 2,300 from the same day the previous week, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
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