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Chuseok travel remains risky, warns gov't

The average of Covid-19 infections in the greater Seoul area hit a record number this past week, the health authorities announced Friday, warning people against traveling in large numbers to their hometowns during the Chuseok holidays. “The daily...

2021-09-17

Don’t push them over the edge

The protracted Covid-19 crisis is pushing the self-employed to the edge. At least three deaths have been reported among the self-employed who had chosen to end their lives after agonizing hardships. The cries of self-employed...

2021-09-16

Oppressing freedom is not best

After the federal government of the United States issued a face mask mandate for public spaces early last month, governors of eight states including Texas protested the order, calling it a serious infringement on individual...

2021-09-16

Employment up for sixth straight month in August

A total of 27.6 million people were employed in August, up 1.9 percent on year, the sixth consecutive month in which the number of jobs rose and the fifth month in a row in which gains were above 500,000.

2021-09-15

Here comes the bill

Members of the Federation of Korean Newlyweds hold a wedding car protest at the public parking lot of Yeouido Park, western Seoul, on Wednesday.

2021-09-15

Daily infections in Seoul hit record 804

The city of Seoul reported a record-high for new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, just days before the country enters a major national holiday.

2021-09-15

How to deceive the public

Half of the Korean population, or 25.11 million adults aged between 20 and 60, are forced to take the second Pfizer and Moderna vaccines six weeks after the first shot. In early August, Jeong Eun-kyeong, head of the Korea Disease...

2021-09-14

Transfers not travels

A sign at a bank in Gwangju on Tuesday urging young customers to wire their parents money for Chuseok instead of visiting them in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

2021-09-14

Gov't promises to pay for pricey Covid pills

The Korean government said Monday it will cover all expenses for Covid-19 oral medication if such a treatment is introduced, which is expected to cost over 900,000 won ($765) per dose.

2021-09-13

Auto sales projected to shrink 3.5 percent in 2021

Auto sales in Korea are projected to shrink by 3.5 percent in 2021.

2021-09-13

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