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People in masks walk around a large shopping mall in downtown Seoul on Monday. [YONHAP]

Korea reports 77,604 Covid-19 cases, most in 83 days

Korea recorded 77,604 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest daily total in 83 days and up threefold from the day before, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022.12.6

Football fans cheer on the streets at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central Seoul on Nov. 2, 2022. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Warriors supporters prepare for night full of World Cup cheering

Many Koreans are expected to wake up before the sun rises on Tuesday, or perhaps stay up until then, to watch the national team's round of 16 match against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

2022.12.5

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A man gets tested for Covid-19 at a testing center in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Tuesday morning. [NEWS1]

Korea records 71,476 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday

Korea recorded 71,476 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, down by more than 1,000 from the same day a week earlier, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022.11.29

Electronic display boards at Hana Bank in central Seoul show stock and foreign exchange markets on Tuesday morning. [YONHAP]

Seoul shares open slightly higher Tuesday amid concerns about China's Covid-19 situation

Seoul shares opened slightly higher Tuesday amid escalating woes over China's Covid-19 situation. The Kospi added 2.86 points, or 0.12 percent, to reach 2,422.36 as of 9:15 a.m.

2022.11.22

A health worker sprays disinfectants at a Covid-19 testing center in Songpa District, western Seoul, on Tuesday. [NEWS1]

Korea records 72,873 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday

Korea recorded 72,873 new cases of Covid-19 Tuesday, the largest number in 69 days but similar to last Tuesday, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The number of critically ill patients was 461.

2022.11.22

People wait in line to get tested for Covid-19 at a testing center in Yongsan DIstrict, central Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

New Covid-19 cases pass 70,000 for first time in two months

The number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Korea reached 72,883 Tuesday, recording above the 70,000 mark for the first time in two months, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022.11.15

Health workers wait for those who wish to get tested for Covid-19 at a testing center in Seoul Station Square in Jung District, central Seoul, on Monday. [NEWS1]

New confirmed cases of Covid-19 climb to 15,476 Tuesday

New confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Korea climbed to 15,476 on Tuesday, breaking a downward streak with an increase of more than 6,400 from the previous day, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022.10.11

The waiting line outside a testing center in Mapo District, western Seoul, is shorter than usual on Monday. [YONHAP]

New Covid-19 cases fall to 16,423 in Korea

New confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Korea fell to 16,423 on Tuesday, staying in the 10,000s for the second consecutive day, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022.10.4

People line up to get tested for Covid-19 at a testing center in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

New Covid-19 cases rise to 39,425 on Tuesday

New confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Korea rose to 39,425 on Tuesday, jumping 2.8 times from the previous day, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The number of critically ill patients was 401, and there were 26 deaths.

2022.9.27

People wait in line to get tested for Covid-19 at a testing center in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Covid cases in Korea jump back up to 47,917

New confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Korea recorded 47,917 Tuesday, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, a steep jump from Monday’s 19,407. The number critically ill patients was 497, while there were 24 deaths.

2022.9.20