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Typhoon Maysak sweeps southern Japan, heads to South Korea

September 1, 2020

Typhoon Maysak sweeps southern Japan, heads to South Korea

A powerful typhoon blew over Japan's southernmost islands on Tuesday and was headed toward the country's main southern island and the Korean Peninsula.

Mask-wearing employees at Starbucks in South Korea avoid coronavirus infection following outbreak: officials

August 25, 2020

Mask-wearing employees at Starbucks in South Korea avoid coronavirus infection following outbreak: officials

An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Starbucks cafe in Paju, South Korea infected dozens of customers — but at least four of the location’s employees were spared, with health officials crediting face masks as the reason.

South Korea closes most Seoul schools following new surge of coronavirus cases

August 25, 2020

South Korea closes most Seoul schools following new surge of coronavirus cases

South Korea has ordered most schools in the Seoul metropolitan area to close and switch to online learning as the country battles a new surge of coronavirus cases.

South Korea imposes coronavirus lockdown rules following nine days of triple-digit increases in new cases

August 22, 2020

South Korea imposes coronavirus lockdown rules following nine days of triple-digit increases in new cases

The new restrictions see renewed bans on large gatherings, as well as closures to large public areas.

Trump designates teachers essential workers in push to reopen schools

August 21, 2020

Trump designates teachers essential workers in push to reopen schools

In an effort to encourage schools to reopen for in-person classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration has formally designated teachers as essential workers.

Seoul infections drive COVID-19 spike in South Korea

August 21, 2020

Seoul infections drive COVID-19 spike in South Korea

South Korea reported the most new coronavirus cases in months on Friday, spurred by a surge in the capital city of Seoul.

Conservative church claims South Korea’s government is persecuting them by blaming members for coronavirus spread

August 20, 2020

Conservative church claims South Korea’s government is persecuting them by blaming members for coronavirus spread

In the beginning days of the coronavirus pandemic, the South Korean government first pointed fingers at the Shincheonji Church of Jesus for igniting the virus’ spread in the country.

Kim Jong Un gives younger sister more responsibilities, including overseeing relations with US, South Korea: report

August 20, 2020

Kim Jong Un gives younger sister more responsibilities, including overseeing relations with US, South Korea: report

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has given his little sister Kim Yo-Jong more responsibilities, including overseeing the country's often testy relationship with the United States and South Korea, according to reports from a Seoul spy agency.

South Korea bolsters social distancing restrictions amid coronavirus case increase

August 18, 2020

South Korea bolsters social distancing restrictions amid coronavirus case increase

South Korea bolstered its social distancing restrictions Tuesday as the country confirmed a three-digit increase in COVID-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day.

North Korea ships massive aid supplies to city with coronavirus scare, despite still claiming no cases

August 6, 2020

North Korea ships massive aid supplies to city with coronavirus scare, despite still claiming no cases

A North Korean city placed in an “ultra-emergency state” over a suspected coronavirus case has been sent more than 550,000 aid items, the country’s state media is reporting Thursday, despite the Hermit Kingdom’s continued insistence that the disease doesn’t exist within its borders.