Two South Koreans have recovered from COVID-19 after “plasma treatment,” Severance Hospital said on Tuesday, in the first cases of this kind in South Korea, with no vaccine and proven treatment for the virus developed yet. One of the two patients was released from the hospital “in good shape,” the hospital said, adding details of the treatment were published in the latest edition of the Journal of Korean Medical Science (JKMS). The news comes six days after the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) announced the start of treating coronavirus patients with plasma extracted from people who have recovered from the virus-driven illness. The two recovered patients are a 71-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman who were once +
France asked South Korea on Monday to share its know-how related to containing the novel coronavirus, Seoul’s transport ministry said, as both countries are striving to stop the spread of the highly contagious disease. French Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari made +
South Korea reported 47 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the lowest number since late February. Still, the trend toward more new cases in the capital area has authorities on edge. As of Monday at 12:01 a.m., the +
The daily necessities support for people who are under self-isolation of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) are drawing keen attention from overseas. A Filipino woman living in South Korea posted a post titled ‘What an amazing Country!!!’ on her Facebook +
South Korea reports 47 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus infections in Korea. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that as of midnight on 6th April, a total of 10,284 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in +
While tens of thousands of people here have been ordered to self-quarantine to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, violations of the order continue to be reported, disrupting the health authorities’ desperate fight against the outbreak, officials said Sunday. +
K-pop super band BTS cheered up its fans and audiences across the world with a special performance on a US TV show, broadcast from the band’s own studio in South Korea, in a time of social distancing over the COVID-19 +
Seoul announced it will distribute 100,000 masks with replaceable filters to international students who find it difficult to obtain masks and foreigners without health insurance. With the “5-day rotation system for mask distribution” in place, foreigners are required to present +
22 cases coming from overseas at quarantine checkpoints At least 37 people from the church tested positive for the virus South Korea reported 86 new cases of the novel coronavirus Friday, slightly down from 89 new cases a day earlier, +
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice on 2nd April deported eight foreigners who refused to accept two-week self-isolation measures for those who entered the country. In order to prevent the inflow of new coronavirus infections (COVID-19), the government has been implementing +
An official teaser video of the “2018 Asia Artist Awards” has released. The 2018 AAA, which will be held on +
Twice’s Halloween fan event at Yonsei University’s outdoor concert arena on Sunday was a success, to say the least. Photos +
Mixed-gender group KARD (Jeon So-min, BM, Jeon Ji-woo, J.Seph) and solo artist Chung Ha will wow audiences with their stylish +
Jennie has confirmed that she will make her solo debut on Nov. 12. Representing the act, YG Entertainment shared the +
The biggest boy band in the world BTS, which has created a worldwide syndrome, received ‘Order of Culture Merit’ from +
BTS, a group that successfully completed their North American and European tours, returned home today. Members of BTS, which appeared +
K-pop septet BTS proudly introduced seven different charms of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. On October 22, Seoul Metropolitan +
Are you looking for the Best KPOP camp in Korea? The global expansion of Korean culture led by BTS and +
2018 Asia Artist Awards primary voting has started and voting is available through STARPLE official voting application. For singers, EXO +
Red Velvet is set to receive an award at the upcoming 2018 Korean Popular Culture & Arts Award. The Ministry +
Some of the top KPOP singers and groups such as BTS, EXO and Twice have confirmed their appearance in the +
Here’s good news for BTS fans: The K-pop heavyweight group has inked a deal to work with its agency for +
After director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” made history at the Oscars, everything related to the critically acclaimed 2019 movie is back in the spotlight. Some of the movie quotes, which had gone viral on the internet after the huge success of the film both at home and abroad, were revisited after +
Five evacuees who showed symptoms of the novel coronavirus upon arrival in Seoul from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Feb.12th have all tested negative for the illness, health authorities announced today(Feb.13th). After being airlifted from Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus yesterday morning, they were transferred to a hospital +
In Korea, most of the confirmed cases of coronavirus ‘COVID-19’ infections are in stable condition without severe symptoms, according to the medical team in charge of the treatment. There are some people who have more severe symptoms than the flu, but the transmission seems to be less powerful than the +
The popular K-drama series “Descendants of the Sun” has a Philippine Adaptation and it was just aired last February 10, 2020. The series is TOP TRENDING on Twitter! and Filipino K-drama addicts made a lot of positive comments and gave the series a warm welcome. \ According to netizens, the +
The image of a mother reunited with her daughter, who passed away early using virtual reality technology, has made viewers eat their hearts. In “MBC Specials-VR Human Documentary” aired on 6 Feb. night, Jang Ji-yeon hosted an unprecedented project in Korea where she meets her daughter Nayeon, who died suddenly +
South Korea’s third evacuation flight from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan arrived back in Seoul on Feb.12th, carrying about 140 of Korean citizens, their Chinese spouses, and family members, with five of them showing symptoms of the coronavirus. The chartered plane landed at Gimpo International Airport at 6:23 a.m. +
The Central Accident Prevention Headquarters of Korea announced on the 12th Feb. that it will prepare recommendations for the organizers and health authorities when holding mass events, festivals and tests in cooperation with the Central Anti-Disaster Headquarters and implement them from today. The main point of the guideline is that +
GMA Network, one of the biggest network company in the Philippines, partners with SBS Korea for the making of Filipino Version of the most popular variety show in Korea, “Running Man”. Last Tuesday, February 11, 2020, The Filipino network secured the rights to co-produce a Running Man series in the +
South Korea on Tuesday strongly advised its nationals to refrain from traveling to Singapore and five other Asian countries, in addition to China, which has reported the most confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. In an effort to contain the virus that has rapidly spread across the continent, the Seoul +
Filming locations that appeared in director Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece “Parasite” are trending as fans visit the venues in celebration of the film’s historic Oscars win. On Tuesday, fans were busy taking selfies in front of Sky Pizza, a family-run pizzeria that appears as Pizza Age in the black comedy. A +
In a regular press briefing on Wednesday, the KCDC also said that it will designate Hong Kong and Macau outside mainland China as “Contaminated areas” at midnight on February 20 to tighten quarantine inspections. Hong Kong has confirmed cases of community infection due to the increase in the number of +
South Korea today confirmed one more case of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total here to 28 with 4 of them discharged after being fully recovered. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said the latest patient is a 30-year-od Chinese woman who is an acquaintance of the +
Spring Travel Week, slated for April 27 to May 12, will offer tourism products featuring warmer weather and greenery in +
K-pop boy group BTS has just given its fans one more thing to get excited about―the 5th Muster ‘MAGIC SHOP’. +
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Wishes for Success at 2019 Gwangju FINA World Aquatics Championships Starts Full-scale Operation to attract 10,000 +
Dream Concert is the largest KPOP concert brand in the history of the Republic of Korea with 1.12 million viewers +
The cherry blossoms that come to mind first in spring. This year’s cherry blossom day in Seoul is expected to +
On Saturday, 10,000 BTS fans from the boy band’s official fan club – better known as ARMY – gathered in +
South Korea was ranked 54th among 156 states in the list of the happiest countries in the world. Finland was +
BLACKPINK has become the first K-pop group with more than 20 million subscribers on YouTube. As of noon Saturday, the +
Global idol group BTS has confirmed their appearance at the “THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS”. BTS has grown into a global +
As former project group Wanna One member Park Ji-hoon prepares for his highly-anticipated solo debut, his agency released a teaser +
Discover Seoul Pass BTS Edition will be available for pickup and on-site purchase starting today. Discover Seoul Pass is an +
A new album from massively successful K-pop band BTS has surpassed 2.6 million copies in presales at home and abroad, +
The first lineup of SBS Inkigayo Super Concert 2019 FINA World Swimming Championships was unveiled, it was reported that BTS, +
Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, where visitors can enjoy various cultural and artistic performances and cherry blossoms, has been established +
A welcome news came as many meteorologists forecast that spring flowers will bloom three to five days earlier than usual +
Once a member of one of the most popular boy bands in K-pop, disgraced singer steps away from the industry. +
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization (CEO Lee Jae-sung) announced that they will produce a special edition +
BTS’ new album ‘MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA’ topped the bestseller list in the CDs & Vinyl category just one +
Former Big Bang member Seungri and singer Jung Joon-young will be present and investigated by the police on Wednesday. Yoo, +
The Palace Relics Headquarters of the Cultural Heritage Administration recommends the four great palaces, Jongmyo Shrine and the Spring Flowering +
Today, on Sunday (November 19th), the whole country will be mostly clear, but cold weather will continue in some areas, +
The short autumn has passed, and winter has now greeted us in earnest. Sobaeksan National Park was covered with a white +
The Taebaeksan snow festival will take place from January 19th to February 11th, 2018, for 24 days. The duration of +
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The lowest temperature of this year in the morning on Thursday, 16 November, will be minus 9 degrees and it +
As the cold weather begins, the ski resort in Gangwon-do will open its slope for the first time in Korea +
Lonely Planet, the travel magazine of the United States, cited Korea as one of the Lonely Planet has set up +
Tourists are increasing in the Munsan Jayu Market in Paju City, Gyeonggi Province. Their visit is aimed at reaching North +
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it agreed to lift the quota of 31,500 passengers per week +
Seoul Land is hosting a special winter event and it attracts people’s attention. On the 22nd November, Seoul Land will +
