Coronavirus pandemic
South Korea has largely contained virus by enlisting the public's support, being transparent and testing.
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South Korea
UpFront21 Mar 2020 17:41 GMT
We ask scientist Jerome Kim about South Korea's remarkable success in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus.
UpFront20 Mar 2020 11:13 GMT
We discuss South Korea's approach to containing COVID-19 and ask why the US response has been so slow.
Health19 Mar 2020 03:17 GMT
South Korea appears to be bringing its coronavirus outbreak under control without resorting to draconian lockdowns.
UpFront14 Mar 2020 11:42 GMT
Epidemiologist Eric Feigl-Ding explains why he ranks collective global efforts to stop coronavirus as B-minus, C-plus.
Coronavirus pandemic13 Mar 2020 08:00 GMT
Seoul and Rome took different approaches to combating the spread with significant contrast in outcomes.
Asia Pacific09 Mar 2020 01:35 GMT
North has stepped up military drills since Kim Jong Un started the new year promising to boost its nuclear deterrence.
North Korea04 Mar 2020 03:31 GMT
Kim Yo Jong's proximity to her brother sparked outside speculation that she may be the No 2 leader in North Korea.
Coronavirus pandemic03 Mar 2020 08:29 GMT
A 'super-spreader' from a reclusive church has caused anger, divided public opinion and spurred conspiracy theories.
Coronavirus pandemic03 Mar 2020 05:59 GMT
COVID-19 continues to spread outside China with Italy, South Korea and Iran being the worst-affected countries.
Kim Jong Un03 Mar 2020 04:11 GMT
North has stepped up military activity and resumed missile launches since collapse of Hanoi summit a year ago.
Coronavirus pandemic02 Mar 2020 14:03 GMT
South Korea has the largest number of infections outside China, with the total rising to 4,335.
Asia Pacific02 Mar 2020 06:45 GMT
The incident is the first since North Korea declared its moratorium on long-range missile tests was over.
Asia Pacific27 Feb 2020 03:17 GMT
Little indication talks will revive as leaders turn attention to economy, the coronavirus outbreak and US elections.
Coronavirus pandemic25 Feb 2020 19:55 GMT
As virus spreads in northern Italy, number of confirmed cases rises to 322 with at least 11 deaths.
AJ Impact24 Feb 2020 05:03 GMT
Investors flock to gold and the US dollar after South Korea, Italy and Iran report a surge in new virus cases.
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