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Social distancing rules have eased from Monday as the country readies to shift to “living with Covid-19” from next month. Up to eight people, including four fully vaccinated, are allowed to dine per table in the evening in the...

2021-10-18

Millions sign up for government's cash-back program

Over 11 million people have applied for the government’s cash-back program as of Saturday.

2021-10-10

Gov't resorts to signs, stickers to combat civilian Covid police

Large groups of people eating out together have become an obsolete sight in Korea, especially during the evenings, since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

2021-10-06

Vaccine perks added as social distancing extended two weeks

Korea extended its current social distancing rules for another two weeks until Oct. 17 and added more vaccine incentives.

2021-10-01

'Vaccine pass' plan draws both opposition and support

The government's plan to introduce a Covid “vaccine pass” and restrict the access of unvaccinated people to restaurants and bars has sparked debate in Korea.

2021-09-30

Gov’t orders hospitals outside of Seoul to prepare more I.C.U. beds

The Korean government issued an executive order Friday to secure more hospital beds in areas outside of the Seoul metropolitan area to cope with the continued high number of Covid-19 patients.

2021-09-10

Small business owners take to their cars in rally to decry restrictions

More than 2,000 small business owners took part in car rallies nationwide late Wednesday night, demanding the government lift the restrictions on small businesses.

2021-09-09

What are the standards here?

After the government once again extended the toughest Level 4 social distancing rule by four more weeks from Monday, over 7 million self-employed business owners are outraged again. The government has extended the operating hours...

2021-09-08

Kids back in classroom as restrictions are eased

All kids went back to their classrooms in areas under Level 3 social distancing regulations — most parts of Korea outside the greater Seoul area — as Covid-19 restrictions in schools were eased Monday.

2021-09-06

Expired Pfizer jabs accidentally administered to 140 people

Around 140 people received expired Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines at a general hospital in Seoul last week, health officials said Saturday.

2021-09-05

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