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Return of Chinese tourists could boost Korean economy

The reopening of China’s economy, and the return of Chinese tourists, is projected to help boost Korea's economy as it struggles with slow growth.

2023-03-11

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

No letup in cases as schools ready to reopen

Korea's new coronavirus infections hit a record high for a Monday amid concerns over schools reopening on Tuesday.

2021-08-16

Education Ministry decides to keep kids in school, most of the time

In-person classes for kindergartens to high schools will be kept, even under the highest level of social distancing, the Education Ministry announced Monday.

2021-08-09

380,000 teachers to receive Pfizer or Moderna shots

Teachers at daycare centers, kindergartens and elementary schools will receive Pfizer or Moderna shots in July so they are fully vaccinated ahead of the full-time return of pupils in the fall semester.

2021-06-06

Museums and theaters set to reopen on Tuesday

Major state-run museums and theaters in Seoul including the National Museum of Korea, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and Seoul Arts Center will reopen their doors on Tuesday, as the government has slightly loosened...

2021-01-18

Defense Chief visits Panmunjom as civilian tours planned to resume

Defense Minister Suh Wook visited the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom on Saturday, his office said, ahead of the expected resumption of a civilian tour program in the area. Suh visited the southern side of the Joint Security Area (JSA)...

2020-10-04

Kids, parents relieved as schools reopen

Schools in the greater Seoul area reopened Monday for the first time in nearly a month, as the daily toll of coronavirus cases sunk to 70.

2020-09-21

School shutdowns double over the weekend, officials weigh tightened restrictions

The Ministry of Education said Monday that 1,845 schools nationwide have been shut down so far due to coronavirus concerns, the highest number since in-person classes resumed in June.

2020-08-24

[Post-Covid-19 New Normal] Back-to-school blues take on a whole new meaning

An exclusive look inside a high school in Incheon shows how Korean classrooms are struggling to adjust to the "new normal" after reopenings, as teachers and students alike go to great lengths to safely stay in school during the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-07-05

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