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President Moon Jae-in’s “With Corona” policy is in serious trouble after the number of daily cases exceeded 7,000 for the first time since the outbreak the virus in February last year — just a week after it hit a record 5,352 on Dec. 4...

2021.12.8

Passengers wearing protective gear arrive at Incheon International Airport on Monday as health authorities imposed an entry ban on foreign arrivals from eight African countries, including South Africa, to block the new Covid-19 variant Omicron. [YONHAP]

Moon urges everyone to get booster shots

Korea will add a six-month expiration date to its Covid-19 vaccine passes and speed up the administration of booster shots for people between the ages of 18 and 49.

2021.11.29

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A woman rides a taxi near Seoul Station in central Seoul on Monday. [NEWS1]

Seoul works to fix late-night shortage of taxis

After a surge in demand for late-night taxis following the gradual return to normalcy, the city of Seoul will temporarily lift night-time operation restrictions for privately-owned taxis starting Tuesday.

2021.11.15

Restaurant banners in Myeong-dong, Seoul, on Monday. While the government eased social distancing regulations, lifting restrictions on business hours and allowing 10 people to gather, since this month, some businesses have yet to benefit. [YONHAP]

Small retail sales return to pre-pandemic levels in early November

In the first week of November, the average revenue of small shops, including restaurants and cafes, was up 4.4 percent from the same period in 2019, according to Korea Credit Data on Monday. On year, the figure is up 10.4 percent.

2021.11.15

A high school student in Ulsan gets tested for Covid-19 on Thursday. Officials ordered all 507 students and 82 faculty and staff at the high school to get a Covid-19 test after a high school senior tested positive the same day. [YONHAP]

'With Corona' may not advance to the next level at this rate

The current virus restrictions may be in place longer than scheduled after the country’s critical Covid-19 cases hit a new high for two straight days on Thursday, Korea’s top infectious disease expert warned.

2021.11.11

One-hundred and thirty-one fifth grade students at Seoul Myeonmok Elementary School watch the play 'Pepe's Dream' at Kwanglim Arts Center on Nov. 3. [HEO JEONG-WON]

School kids get their culture on as country opens up

After two years of waiting under the virus curbs, 131 fifth grade students at Myeonmok Elementary School gathered at Kwanglim Arts Center in southern Seoul to watch “Pepe’s Dream” on Nov. 3, as field trips resumed along with the introduction of...

2021.11.9

Yoido Full Gospel Church in western Seoul is crowded with people attending worship services on Sunday, the first weekend after Korea shifted to its 'With Corona' policy. Under the new rules, in-person worship services can accept up to 50 percent of their capacity regardless of attendees' vaccination status. [NEWS1]

Concerns grow as cases remain over 2,000 for 5th day

Korea reported more than 2,000 Covid-19 cases for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, fueling concerns over a virus resurgence amid the country's return to normalcy.

2021.11.7

As the nation returns to normalcy, volunteers resume their work and hand out free meals to seniors in Tapgol Park in Jongro District, central Seoul, on Wednesday [NEWS1]

Covid case count spikes 68% to 2,667

Wednesday’s Covid-19 case count shot up by over 1,000, just two days after the nation announced a return to normalcy. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on Wednesday, the daily caseload on Tuesday was 2,667...

2021.11.3

An image of a Lotte Duty Free store that is planned for Changi Airport, Singapore. [LOTTE DUTY FREE]

Duty Free companies trying to spread their wings

Duty free stores are gearing up for a revival in travel with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

2021.11.2

People work out at a gym in Seoul on Tuesday, the second day of the government's newly implemented 'With Corona' scheme. A vaccine pass system, which requires visitors to have a vaccination certificate or negative test result, will be also introduced, with a grace period, for entry into high-risk facilities including indoor sports facilities. [YONHAP]

Authorities warn cases are expected to spike in near future

Health authorities warned Tuesday that Covid-19 infections may spike in the following week as a result of the Halloween festivities over the weekend coupled with the newly eased distancing restrictions.