Japan to restrict travel to and from China, S. Korea over virus
TOKYO, Mar 6, 2020, Kyodo. Japan said Thursday the country will adopt a two-week quarantine…
South Korea
The Republic of Korea is an economy of 51 million people and one of the 12 founding members of APEC. In 1989, Korea’s real GDP stood at USD 330 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 7,700. By 2016, its real GDP had risen to USD 1.3 trillion, while its per capita GDP more than tripled at USD 25,000.
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While the world watches developments in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, its impact on the…
S. Korea reports 476 new coronavirus cases, total now at 4,212
SEOUL, Mar 2, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea reported 476 new cases of the coronavirus on…
China targets travellers at its borders in strategy change to stop coronavirus spread
BEIJING, Mar 1, 2020, SCMP. China will step up monitoring of the health of travellers…
LG Chem secures monopoly on battery supplies for US electric vehicle startup
SEOUL, Mar 1, 2020, Hankyoreh. LG Chem has secured a monopoly on battery supplies for…
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Coronavirus outbreak keeps Koreans indoors
SEOUL, Feb 29, 2020, The Korea Herald. South Korea’s virus tally has skyrocketed from double…
[Analytics] He drove her to the hospital. She gave him the coronavirus
The Chinese woman hailed the cab and said she wanted to go to the hospital….
52 countries restrict entry from coronavirus-hit S. Korea
SEOUL, Feb 28, 2020, Yonhap. More than 50 countries are restricting the entry of travelers…
China, Japan, South Korea supply chains under threat from ‘second wave’ of disruptions
BEIJING, Feb 28, 2020, SCMP. China, Japan and South Korea are at risk of a…
Coronavirus response delay could have seen 100,000 cases, China expert says as mainland reports 433 new infections
BEIJING, Feb 27, 2020, SCMP. The number of daily coronavirus infections in South Korea could…
For now, Filipino tourists can’t go to South Korea: Govt
MANILA, Feb 26, 2020, The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Filipinos planning to explore South Korea might…