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Sat, February 4, 2023 | 14:16

'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

The second part of our third interview with Dr. Djaballah, a virologist based in New York, following our previous videos on issues surrounding the coronavirus touches upon the reason why we don't need to get an additional shot of COVID-19 vaccine and whether COVID-19 treatment pills we be a game changer.

2021-12-26 10:26

Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?

Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?

Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?

Our third interview with Dr. Djaballah, a virologist based in New York, following our previous videos on issues surrounding the coronavirus touches upon the efficacy of the vaccines we have now and how certain vaccines can kill some people. Check out the video interview with Dr. Djaballah for more in depth.

2021-12-23 18:40

'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

Multicultural families suffer poor treatment at work: survey

Multicultural families suffer poor treatment at work: survey

A large proportion of young adults and children with multicultural backgrounds and work experience here have suffered from unfair treatment, such as salaries that are lower than minimum wage and verbal abuse from employers, a survey showed Thursday.

2021-12-17 17:54

Police to detain high-risk stalking suspects following murder cases

Police to detain high-risk stalking suspects following murder cases

Stalking-related murder cases have occurred in Korea multiple times in the span of just a few short months, pressuring the police to come up with stronger response measures to better protect those in danger of becoming the victims of violent crimes.

2021-12-17 10:27

Businesses to face fines up to 3 mil. won for failing to enforce vaccine pass

Businesses to face fines up to 3 mil. won for failing to enforce vaccine pass

Businesses that violate the government's vaccine pass requirement measure will now face a maximum fine of 3 million won ($2,500). Authorities have expanded the "vaccine pass" to most businesses and venues, while offering a one-week grace period earlier this month to help them adjust to it.

2021-12-13 17:17

Korea's largest dairy company criticized for depicting women as cows in ad

Korea's largest dairy company criticized for depicting women as cows in ad

Seoul Milk, Korea's leading dairy product brand, faced a huge backlash recently from the public over a controversial online commercial that seemed to compare women to cows and showed a man secretly filming them, reminding the public of the illegal spycam crimes that have been plaguing Korea in recent years.

2021-12-12 18:32

How do Koreans feel about expanded 'vaccine pass' system?

How do Koreans feel about expanded 'vaccine pass' system?

Since the South Korean government's “living with COVID-19” policy has gone into effect on Nov. 1, those who wish to enter high-risk public places including gyms and elderly care facilities must present proof of vaccination or negative test results.

2021-12-09 19:37

Vaccines alone won't curb current spread: experts

First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in Korea

First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in Korea

Five cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported in Korea, Wednesday, the first infections here by the mutation which is believed to be more transmissible than the Delta variant and potentially resistant to current vaccines. A married couple who arrived from Nigeria, Nov. 24, and tested positive for COVID-19 the next day, was confirmed to have the new variant follo...

2021-12-02 18:05

Community infections of Omicron variant looming large

'Little America in Korea': Yongsan US Army homes open up to Korean public

'Little America in Korea': Yongsan US Army homes open up to Korean public

These brick townhouses were once home to American officers and their families, but South Korea has gained control of this tract of land on the southeastern tip of the Army’s Yongsan Garrison, nearly two decades after the U.S. and Korea set in motion a plan to relocate the bulk of America’s troops in the country to a location south of Seoul and return the property to the gover...

2021-11-30 10:35

'Hellbound' tops Netflix's most-viewed TV shows

'Hellbound' tops Netflix's most-viewed TV shows

The South Korean fantasy horror series "Hellbound" has hit number one on Netflix's list of most-watched TV shows. Data provided by streaming analytics firm FlixPatrol showed that the Korean-language Netflix original became the most-watched TV show in 24 nations including Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, and Belgium within 24 hours of its global premiere on Nov. 19. The show finished...

2021-11-22 19:42

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