Secretive Church Sect At The Center Of South Korea's Coronavirus Outbreak
With 833 cases, the country now says it is on "red alert" and is taking measures to contain the disease.
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Coronavirus Cases Triple In South Korea; WHO Keeps Eye On Africa, Iran
The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.
Coronavirus Found In China Prisons, As Cases Spike In South Korea
More than 200 new infections have been identified in a prison in eastern Shandong province. Meanwhile, in South Korea, dozens from the same religious sect have contracted the virus.
'Feeling Like We Belong': U.S. Adoptees Return To South Korea To Trace Their Roots
South Korea was once the largest source of children for international adoptions. Now some adoptees are building ties with birth family members. Critics say South Korean adoption laws need improvement.
'Stars Have Feelings. We Are Not Dolls': South Korea Mourns K-Pop Star Goo Hara
Goo Hara, a former member of the K-pop group Kara, was found dead in Seoul on Sunday, the second K-pop celebrity death in less than two months. The 28-year-old star had been a target of cyberbullying.
South Korea Says It Won't Pull Out Of Japan Intel-Sharing Pact — For Now
Hours before a midnight deadline, South Korea reversed its decision to scrap a military intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan. The move came as the two U.S. allies have made progress on trade.
As Tensions Rise Over Defense Costs, U.S. Walks Out Of Talks With South Korea
The U.S. reportedly is demanding that South Korea pay $5 billion for the coming year. The issue is putting stress not seen in years on the decades-old alliance between the U.S. and South Korea.
In South Korea, Anguish Over Deaths Of North Korean Defectors Who May Have Starved
A mother and her young son were found dead in July, apparently of starvation. The case has refocused attention on the circumstances of defectors, who often struggle to start new lives in the South.
Typhoon Faxai Rips Through Tokyo Area: At Least 2 Dead And 700,000 Without Power
Strong wind gusts toppled two large steel electrical towers, and part of a solar power plant burst into flames. The storm also knocked a golfing range's safety net onto nearby houses.
Typhoon Lingling Makes Landfall In North Korea After Wreaking Havoc In South Korea
The storm killed at least three people in South Korea and caused widespread power outages.