A potential second wave of coronavirus infections looms large in South Korea, as a sudden spike in cases linked to Seoul nightclubs is being reported. Korea confirmed 34 new coronavirus patients on Sunday, marking the highest daily tally since April 9. The cumulative total now stands at 10,874, with 9,610 of them discharged from care upon recovery. Twenty-four of the newly confirmed cases are tied to an infection cluster in Itaewon, a Seoul district popular for its nightlife, where healt

Social Affairs May 10, 2020

An earthquake of 3.4 magnitude was reported in South Gyeongsang Province at 3:37 p.m. Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.The weather agency said the earthquake, whose epicenter was around 15 kilometers south of Changnyeong County, was about 11 kilometers deep.Reports of tremors came in from the surrounding areas of Changwon, Gimhae, Geoje and Haman.A nuclear power plant in the neighboring city of Ulsan was unaffected and operating as per normal, the city office said.Fir

Social Affairs Oct. 27, 2019