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Members of conservative groups rally in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, on Saturday, Korea’s Independence Day, to denounce what they called the corrupt practices of the Moon Jae-in administration. [NEWS1]

Seoul records first three-digit figure of daily Covid-19 cases

Korea counted 279 new coronavirus cases on Saturday alone, the highest figure in over five months as fears of a second wave escalate. Seoul recorded 141 cases, the first time ever that the capital reached a three-digit figure.

2020.8.16

Vice Health and Welfare Minister Kim Gang-lip relays the Korean government's outlook for the Covid-19 pandemic to an international audience of foreign ambassadors and financial leaders Wednesday during this year's Korea Economic Forum, hosted by the Korea JoongAng Daily at the Millennium Hilton Hotel Seoul in Jung District, central Seoul. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Vice health minister says the country is in for 'a very long ride'

Korea’s vice minister of health and welfare, Kim Gang-lip, said during the Korea Economic Forum on Wednesday in central Seoul that the country is in for “a very long ride” with the coronavirus and gearing up for a potential second wave in the fall.

2020.7.8

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People go through diagnostic tests at a Covid-19 testing site in Gwangju on Monday. [YONHAP]

Coronavirus cases drop to 17 on Sunday

Health officials Monday announced 17 new cases of the coronavirus, the first time in a month that the daily figure dropped below 20.

2020.6.22

Applicants for jobs at Korea Railroad (Korail) queue up to enter a building on a college campus in Seongbuk District, central Seoul, Sunday afternoon, while practicing social distancing. Some 43,000 people applied to take the written exam, which was held in 24 test sites across the nation. [NEWS1]

Korea worries about a second wave for virus in Seoul

More than 80 new coronavirus infections were diagnosed in Korea over the weekend as the prime minister warned of a second wave. The vast majority of the cases came in numerous sub-clusters in the Seoul metropolitan area.

2020.6.14

Three new coronavirus hot spots named

Seoul officials Thursday named Sinchon, Hongdae and Nagwon-dong as new Covid-19 hot spots, hinting at possible links to the Itaewon cluster.

2020.5.14

Shin Kyung-rim poses in front of a video that showcases the role of nurses in the coronavirus outbreak. [KIM KYUNG-BIN]

President of nursing association talks second wave of Covid-19

The JoongAng Ilbo interviewed Shin Kyung-rim, president of the Korean Nurses Association. In the interview, Shin explains her opinions on whether Korea is equipped to handle a second spike in infections.

2020.5.12

People wait for Covid-19 testing at the Yongsan District Community Health Center, which covers residents of the Itaewon area, the new epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, in central Seoul Monday. [YONHAP]

Infections in Itaewon cluster rise to 86 people

A new coronavirus hot spot in Seoul’s multicultural hub of Itaewon infected 86 people by Monday noon, up from 54 the day before as health officials scramble to track down young partygoers.

2020.5.11

People line up at a coronavirus testing site at the Yongsan District Community Health Center in central Seoul Sunday. [NEWS1]

Itaewon cluster raises fears of second wave

More than 50 new Covid-19 cases have been traced to Itaewon in central Seoul, home to many foreigners, triggering fears of a second wave of the coronavirus in a country that had it well under control.

2020.5.10