S. Korea on alert over possible rise in virus cases after...

By Jun Ji-hyeHealth authorities are showing concerns that the number of new COVID-19 cases could rise again after the country held its general election...

Avigan: antiviral being tested for coronavirus patients

TOKYO - It is approved for use in flu outbreaks and has been deployed to treat Ebola, but now Avigan is being trialled as...

6 in 10 Seoul citizens back ‘social distancing’ extension

(Yonhap)Six out of 10 citizens in Seoul said it was necessary to extend rigorous social distancing, a survey showed Friday, as the nationwide measure...

Rise and fall of potential presidential contenders

By Kim RahnWednesday's general election produced mixed results for the political bigwigs who have been often referred to as potential presidential contenders.Winners will have...

Fast-fashion nightmare for Bangladeshi clothes makers

ASHULIA (BANGLADESH) - One day Parvin was toiling to meet the fast-fashion demands of European capitals, the next she was among hundreds of thousands...

[Newsmaker] Identity of 18-year-old suspect in Telegram sexual abuse case disclosed

(Yonhap)The identity of an 18-year-old suspected of running an online abuse ring that victimized dozens of women and girls was disclosed to the public...

S. Korea unveils plasma treatment guidelines in fight against coronavirus

South Korean health authorities on Thursday unveiled blood collection guidelines for plasma therapy of the novel coronavirus patients. The Korea Centers for Disease Control...

AFP’s Yasuyoshi Chiba wins top World Press Photo prize for Sudan...

THE HAGUE - Agence France-Presse photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba won the prestigious World Press Photo of the Year Award on Thursday with a picture of...

Former opposition chief Na loses to political novice

Former United Future Party floor leader Na Kyung-won (Yonhap)Political heavyweight Na Kyung-won of the main opposition party faced a crushing blow in Seoul’s Dongjak...

Landslide win to give boost to Moon’s reform drive

The ruling party's overwhelming parliamentary election victory is expected to provide fresh momentum to President Moon Jae-in's policy drive during the remainder of his...