Dec 28, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason
Following several health-related issues that plagued South Korea this year, including the MER outbreak, the Health Ministry plan on investing 52.5 billion won for infectious diseases research and hiring more epidemiologists for the country.
Dec 23, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra
The last MERS patient died in Nov. 25.
Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason
South Korea is now waiting for the formal declaration of WHO on the end of the MERS outbreak in the country as the last MERS patient reportedly died at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Oct 25, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
With the recent MERS outbreak and the sluggish economic growth of China, South Korean domestic economy has been greatly affected the past few months. However, government efforts, including the recent Korea Black Friday event, have gradually pulled up the country's domestic growth as economists have observed.
Oct 14, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale
35-year-old South Korean man who tested negative for MERS virus early this month has been re-diagnosed with the disease on Sunday, according to the Health and Welfare Ministry. The patient has been admitted to SNUH with high fever.
Oct 08, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
The South Korean MERS outbreak in May prompted DataSquare CEO Park Sun Yeong to create an online MERS map that locates hospitals treating MERS patients through information given by the South Korean citizens.
Sep 28, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra
Consumer confidence in South Korea is gradually improving as the country recovers from the effects of the MERS Outbreak in June.
Sep 15, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
With the recent MERS outbreak and worldwide terrorists threats, South Korea requires airlines to provide passenger information for investigation prior to issuing tickets.
Sep 11, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
South Korea's exports have reportedly dropped by 14.7 percent in August due to the slowdown in its largest export market China.
Sep 06, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
South Korea makes plans on improving monitoring and response processes to prevent spread of disease outbreak.
Aug 29, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale
BOK member said on Wednesday that opening more job opportunities will help South Korea boost its economy.
Jul 21, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak in South Korea is finally over, according to the government. The Foreign Ministry held a briefing for diplomats on Monday and discussed how the nation handled the viral illness.
May 08, 2023 AM EDT - Serena Martinez
