SEOUL: Babies born in South Korea last year are expected to live 82.7 years, down from 83.6 years in 2021, the statistics … [Read more...] about COVID-19 shrinks life expectancy in South Korea for first time since 1970
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North Korea approves return of its citizens from abroad after COVID-19 lockdown
SEOUL: North Korea has approved the return of its citizens who were abroad after years of strict border restrictions during … [Read more...] about North Korea approves return of its citizens from abroad after COVID-19 lockdown
North Korea abruptly cancels first post COVID-19 international commercial flight
BEIJING: North Korea's national airline was set to make its first commercial flight in over three years on Monday (Aug 21), … [Read more...] about North Korea abruptly cancels first post COVID-19 international commercial flight
Commentary: North Korea remains in COVID-19 isolation, raising fears of famine
PRESTON, United Kingdom: Three years after COVID-19 hit, people around the world have regained their freedom to move between … [Read more...] about Commentary: North Korea remains in COVID-19 isolation, raising fears of famine
South Korea to lift post-arrival COVID-19 test requirement for travellers from China
SEOUL: South Korea will not require travellers from China to test for COVID-19 after arrival starting next month, although … [Read more...] about South Korea to lift post-arrival COVID-19 test requirement for travellers from China
South Korea considers early easing of COVID-19 visa curbs on travellers from China: Report
SEOUL: South Korea's prime minister suggested on Tuesday (Jan 31) that COVID-19 visa restrictions on travellers from China … [Read more...] about South Korea considers early easing of COVID-19 visa curbs on travellers from China: Report
China defends its retaliation against South Korea, Japan COVID-19 curbs
State-run paper Global Times defended Beijing's retaliation as a "direct and reasonable response to protect its own … [Read more...] about China defends its retaliation against South Korea, Japan COVID-19 curbs
Chinese man who went missing in South Korea after testing positive for COVID-19 found by police
SEOUL: South Korean police found on Thursday (Jan 5) a Chinese man who went missing after testing positive for COVID-19 upon … [Read more...] about Chinese man who went missing in South Korea after testing positive for COVID-19 found by police
South Korea seeks China national missing from COVID-19 quarantine
SEOUL: South Korea authorities said on Wednesday (Jan 4) they were trying to track down a China national who tested positive … [Read more...] about South Korea seeks China national missing from COVID-19 quarantine
South Korea to require COVID-19 tests for Hong Kong, Macao travellers
SEOUL: South Korea's health authorities said on Tuesday (Jan 3) it will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests on travellers from … [Read more...] about South Korea to require COVID-19 tests for Hong Kong, Macao travellers
China’s exports of COVID-19 protection equipment to North Korea surge
BEIJING: China's exports to North Korea rose at a slower pace in September, but shipments of masks and other COVID-related … [Read more...] about China’s exports of COVID-19 protection equipment to North Korea surge
Daily round-up, Sep 30: COVID-19 cases rise in Singapore; property shares fall after cooling measures; South Korea lifts restrictions for inbound travellers
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Singapore has recorded a 35 per cent to 40 per cent week-on-week … [Read more...] about Daily round-up, Sep 30: COVID-19 cases rise in Singapore; property shares fall after cooling measures; South Korea lifts restrictions for inbound travellers