The Korea Times

Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn
Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn

Sun, April 5, 2020 | 11:59

Korea reports 81 new virus cases, total at 10,237

South Korea reported 81 new cases of the novel coronavirus Sunday, slightly down from 94 new cases a day earlier, bringing the nation's total infections to 10,237. The 81 new cases of COVID-19, detected Saturday, marked the 24th consecutive day that new infections hovered around 100 or fewer additional cases, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). The country's death toll rose by six to 183, with more than half of fatalities being patients aged 80 or older, the KCDC said. A total of 36 additional cases were reported in Seoul and the surrounding areas that include Gyeonggi Province and the western port city of Incheon, bringing the total to 1,203 in the region, it said.

Arrest warrant requested for soldier over involvement in online sex exploitation case

The military prosecution is seeking an arrest warrant for an Army soldier susp...

World's virus death toll tops 60,000 as mask debate rages

The global death toll in the coronavirus crisis soared past 60,000 on Saturday...

Securities firms strengthen 'untact' strategies

One of the high-trending buzzwords in Korea these days is “untact” - a new term coined by combining English language elements; prefix “un,...

Smartphones make you sick, stupid

In his new book “No-Mobile Phone Phobia” written in German and translated into Korean, psychiatrist, psychologist and neuroscientist Manfr...

Knifeman in southern France kills 2 in attack on passersby

A man wielding a knife attacked residents of a French town while they ventured out to shop amid a nationwide coronavirus lockdown Saturday...

Trump says 'toughest' weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the country could be headed into its "toughest" weeks yet as the coronavirus death toll mounts, but at the same time he expressed...

Coronavirus - looking through other people's eyes

Perhaps one of the hardest things to appreciate during this crisis is how people in other countries are coping. Are they confident their government will take every measure to pro...

K-pop stars join benefit concert to help COVID-19 pandemic victims

K-pop stars will play a free benefit concert on April 11 to help victims of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Included in the lineup of the “Live K Concert” are girl bands MAM...

Specter of liquidity crisis haunts Korean firms, banks

Fears of a possible liquidity crisis in the coming months have failed to subside despite a series of market stabilization measures by Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the ...

SUPERNOVA leader tests positive for COVID-19 as 1st infected entertainer

Jung Yun-hak, the leader of K-pop boy band SUPERNOVA, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment in Seoul, the band has said.

More conglomerates face credit ratings downgrades

A growing number of Korea's major companies are facing a reduction in credit ratings as the prolonged coronavirus pandemic has weakened performance and their financial status. De...

'Itaewon Class' actor Chris Lyon spells out COVID-19 precautions

American actor and music producer Chris Lyon has featured in a video to introduce Korea's preventive measures against the coronavirus (COVID-19) in his mother tongue. The clip of...

Citizens lend support to combating COVID-19 outbreak in Daegu

Korea has been successfully handling COVID-19 containment although the country has been one of the hardest-hit nations outside of China. Slowdown of the outbreak can be achieved ...

S. Korea maintains strict social distancing until April 19

Seoul to take legal action against virus rule-breaching church

The metropolitan government plans to file complaints against two pastors and a lawyer who led Sarang Jeil Church's Sunday service, as well as those who attended, the government s...

S. Korea maintains strict social distancing until April 19

LG to launch 5G smartphone under new brand in May

LG Electronics will launch its new 5G network-enabled smartphone here under a new brand name in May instead of using the G series, according to the phone maker, Friday.

Two former judges clash in Dongjak-B

One of the most coveted districts in the April 15 general election is the Dongjak-B District in southwestern Seoul. Dongjak-B has been a stronghold of conservative parties for th...

Treasures along the river: The two brothers

When out riding along the Han River, one of my favorite places to stop is a small monument dedicated to the love of two brothers and the evils of wealth. Across the river from th...

The jumak: A sanctuary in a possibly deadly night

At the end of the 19th century, traveling at night in Korea was generally avoided. The darkness hid many dangers. Some were physical. Bandits and rebels preyed on small parties, ...

Bravo President Moon!

A few months ago, the success of BTS and Bong Joon-ho’s movie Parasite were the latest South Korean exports to be lauded in the extension of the Korean Wave. But now Hallyu has g...

A moving ordeal in Seoul

American novelist and humorist Mark Twain once said: “It is less trouble and more satisfaction to bury two families than to select and equip a home for one.”

'Disaster income' hinges on health insurance payments

A single person who pays up to 88,334 won in their monthly national health insurance subscription will be eligible to receive 400,000 won. A two-person household must pay up to 1...

Coronavirus disrupts Korea's IPO market

Due to looming concerns about a global recession led by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's initial public offering (IPO) market has been heavily disrupted. Many major companies s...

USFK commander strongly disputes North Korea's claim of no coronavirus cases

WASHINGTON - The commander of U.S. Forces Korea said Thursday he does not believe North Korea's claim that it has no coronavirus cases, according to CNN and Voice of America.

Gov't vows active use of FX reserves to stabilize market

"Currently, the government is closely monitoring the debt-maturing schedules and other developments in the short-term money market and corporate bond market," Kim Yong-beom said ...

Samsung Electronics to develop foldable display panels

Samsung Electronics wants to develop its own foldable phone displays to cut costs and better meet rising global demand for its innovative foldable series, the company said Friday...

[Reporter's notebook] 'Having money isn't everything, not having it is'

“Havin' money's not everything, not havin' it is,” go the lyrics of the popular song “Good Life” by American rapper Kanye West.

Video

Coronavirus racism spins out of control

'Vaccines won't work': US virologist b...

COVID-19: Meet Korea's innovative test...

COVID-19 outbreak empties Incheon Int'...

Taegeukdang: the secret behind Korea's...

Auto

Virus forces cancelation of Busan Motor Show

Hyundai Motor Group reeling from COVID-19 impact

[Test drive] Genesis G80 returns with style, delivery remains distant

Kia Motors appoints Song Ho-sung as new president

New seventh generation Avante

Online used car auction

Virus unlikely to cause unrest at Samsung chip plants

LG to launch 5G smartphone under new brand in May

Carriers, Samsung, LG support online classes

SKT, KT, LGU+ marks 1st anniversary of 5G commercialization

SK Telecom may acquire Hyundai HCN

LG Uplus bets on exporting 5G content

Finance

Robot advisors gain traction amid market turmoil

Securities firms strengthen 'untact' strategies

Young China expert to spearhead Hana's globalization

Korea urged to take preemptive steps against job crisis

Coronavirus disrupts Korea's IPO market

Financial support for restaurant owners

Entertainment

Online concerts connect people in time of coronavirus quarantine

SUPERNOVA leader tests positive for COVID-19 as 1st infected entertainer

K-pop stars join benefit concert to help COVID-19 pandemic victims

JYJ's Jaejoong's appearances in Japan cancelled following coronavirus prank

'Actor Jang Keun-suk didn't know about mother's alleged tax dodge'

Woo Ji-yoon quits K-pop duo BOL4

10,237

183

Editorial

Hospitals as loopholes

The number of confirmed COVID-19 patients here surpassed 10,000, Friday, 74 da...

COVID-19 and mass layoffs

The worst fears about mass layoffs resulting from the coronavirus shock have b...

Columns

G20 key to coronavirus response

G20 leaders promised recently to do “whatever it takes” to tackle the coronavirus c...

To the least of these

Many Americans pride themselves on being Christian, and on the right/far right of A...

Thoughts of the Times

What can I do?

In these times of travail and vexation causing sorrow, pain, and suffering one may ...

WHO to spend $900,000 to help North Korea's fight against COVID-19

US senators urge Trump administration to strengthen NK sanctions enf...

NK propaganda outlet calls recent launches 'self-defensive'

USFK commander strongly disputes North Korea's claim of no coronavir...

Pompeo: US looks forward to meeting North Korea's leadership for nuc...

North Korea slams Pompeo and says will 'walk our way'

'It's still too early to ease social distancing'

Arrest warrant requested for soldier over involvement in online sex ...

Korea reports 81 new virus cases, total at 10,237

World's virus death toll tops 60,000 as mask debate rages

With world lauding Korea's virus responses, rival parties try new ca...

Popular spring blossom festivals canceled over coronavirus fears

Baedal Minjok's new fee system unwelcomed by restaurant owners

Samsung Electronics to develop foldable display panels

Hyundai Motor Group reeling from COVID-19 impact

LG to launch 5G smartphone under new brand in May

More conglomerates face credit ratings downgrades

Carriers, Samsung, LG support online classes

Science fiction's golden age in Korea?

Smartphones make you sick, stupid

Acclaimed novelist bringing Korean sci-fi literature to the West

Baek Hee-na wins international children's book award

Hotel Lobby

Gov't to support overseas publication of travel guidebooks

The Yangban: the ignoble noble

Treasures along the river: The two brothers

Bravo President Moon!

COVID-19 and implosion of global economy

A moving ordeal in Seoul

The jumak: A sanctuary in a possibly deadly night

Trump reassures

What can I do?

Oldest border in the world

Bravo President Moon!

Coronavirus - looking through other people's eyes

Hospitals as loopholes

LPGA boss Whan says three scenarios in works for return

Baseball clubs open to playing postseason at league's only dome as n...

South Korea's top 2 LPGA Tour players on longest break ever

Son training at home

Korean football clubs in dire financial straits over virus

Social distancing and golf amid Covid-19 pandemic

Japan expands entry ban to more countries, will ask all visitors to ...

Knifeman in southern France kills 2 in attack on passersby

More evidence indicates healthy people can spread virus

World could face food crisis in wake of coronavirus: UN, WTO

Zoom under scrutiny in US over privacy, porn hacks

Show must go on: CNN anchor hosts show from basement despite coronav...

Code of Ethics