Updates on COVID-19 in Republic of Korea
31 May 2020
○ As of 0:00, 31 May 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 11,468 (including 1,259 imported cases), of which 10,405 cases have been discharged from isolation. Newly confirmed cases are 27 in total.
[Table 1. Total reported/tested cases] |
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Period (since 3 Jan) |
Total |
Tested positive (PCR) |
Testing in progress |
Tested negative (PCR) |
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Confirmed |
Discharged from isolation |
Under isolation |
Deceased |
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As of 0:00 30 May (Sat) |
902,901 |
11,441 |
10,398 |
774 |
269 |
26,298 |
865,162 |
As of 0:00 31 May (Sun) |
910,822 |
11,468 |
10,405 |
793 |
270 |
23,294 |
876,060 |
Difference |
(+)7,921 |
(+)27 |
(+)7 |
(+)19 |
(+)1 |
(-)3,004 |
(+)10,898 |
[Table 2. Imported cases in Korea (as of 0:00, 31 May 2020)] |
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|
Total |
Region/Country |
Where confirmed |
Nationality |
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China |
Asia ex-China |
Europe |
Americas |
Africa |
Australia |
Point of Entry |
Community |
Korean |
Other |
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New |
12 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
7 |
5 |
Total |
1,259 |
19 |
225 |
473 |
533 |
8 |
1 |
534 |
725 |
1,101 |
158 |
(1.5%) |
(17.9%) |
(37.6%) |
(42.3%) |
(0.6%) |
(0.1%) |
(42.4%) |
(57.6%) |
(87.5%) |
(12.5%) |
* Figures may change based on findings from ongoing local epidemiological investigation efforts.
○ Of the 27 new cases, 12 were imported cases and 15 were locally transmitted cases.
- Of the 12 imported cases, 6 are from America, 1 from Europe, 2 from Bangladesh, 2 from Saudi Arabia, 1 from UAE.
○ Related to the Coupang logistics center cluster in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, in total, 111* cases have been confirmed as of 12:00 today. Self-quarantine and testing is underway for all workers who have worked at the logistics center since 12 May.
*75 workers of the logistics center; 36 contacts (family members sharing living space) / Gyeonggi=48, Incheon=44, Seoul=19
○ Related to a college campus ministry (Korea Campus Crusade for Christ), 4* additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 8. Investigation on the source of infection and contact management are underway.
*Seoul=4, Gyeonggi=4
○ Related to Yeonana News Class in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul City, where a first confirmed case was reported on 30 May, 3 additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 4. Investigation on the source of infection and contact management are underway.
○ Related to a family (Jangseungbaegi Real Estate Agency Bakchon Branch) in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon City, 2 additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 11*. Of the new cases, 1 is a visitor to the real estate agency. The other is a colleague contact. Further epidemiological investigation on contacts and chain of transmission are underway.
*Family=5; Real estate partners and family=2; Yeongdeungpo-gu Yonsei Naro Academy students=2; Contacts=2
○ As of 12:00 today, there are 270 confirmed cases in total related to the nightclubs, including 1* new case since 12:00 yesterday.
*(Incheon) 1 family member of Seum Academy student
• (By region) Seoul City=133, Gyeonggi Province=59, Incheon City=53, Chungbuk Province=9, Busan City=4, Daegu City=2, Gyeongnam Province=2, Gangwon Province=2, Jeonbuk Province=2, Daejeon City=1, Chungnam Province=1, Gyeongbuk Province=1, Jeju Province=1 • (By chain of transmission) Club visitors=96; Contacts (family/acquaintance/coworkers/etc)=174 • (By age group) [0-18]=30; [19-29]=132; [30-39]=36; [40-49]=23; [50-59]=21; [60+]=28 • (By sex) male |
[Table 3: Regional distribution and epidemiological links of the confirmed cases]
Region |
Confirmed cases |
Other major clusters |
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Total |
Imported cases |
Clusters |
Other* |
New cases |
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Sub- total |
Shin- cheonji |
Other clusters |
Contacts of confirmed cases |
Imported cases |
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Seoul |
861 |
277 |
546 |
8 |
451 |
18 |
69 |
38 |
6 |
Itaewon clubs (133), Guro-gu call center (99), Manmin Central Church (41), Dong-an Church-PC Cafe (20), Coupang (19), Samsung Medical Center (7), biblical language study meeting (6), KCCC (4), Yeonana News Class (4), etc. |
Busan |
147 |
29 |
88 |
12 |
57 |
18 |
1 |
30 |
1 |
Onchun Church (39), Suyeong-gu Kindergarten (5), Itaewon clubs (4), etc. |
Daegu |
6,883 |
28 |
6,118 |
4,510 |
684 |
920 |
4 |
737 |
1 |
Second Mi-Ju Hospital (196), Hansarang Convalescent Hospital (128), Daesil Convalescent Hospital (100), Fatima Hospital (37), Itaewon clubs (3), etc. |
Incheon |
206 |
48 |
152 |
2 |
137 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
3 |
Itaewon clubs (53), Coupang (42), Guro-gu call center (20), real estate agency (5), etc. |
Gwangju |
32 |
16 |
16 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
Daejeon |
46 |
15 |
22 |
2 |
12 |
8 |
0 |
9 |
1 |
Korea Forest Engineer Institute (3), etc. |
Ulsan |
52 |
21 |
24 |
16 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
2 |
|
Sejong |
47 |
4 |
42 |
1 |
38 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (30), gym facilities (8) |
Gyeonggi |
840 |
189 |
601 |
29 |
456 |
53 |
63 |
50 |
12 |
Grace River Church in Seongnam (72), Itaewon clubs (59), Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital (50), Coupang (48), Guro-gu call center-Bucheon SaengMyeongSu Church (48), biblical langue study meeting (7), KCCC (4), first responder (3), etc. |
Gangwon |
57 |
16 |
34 |
17 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital (10), Apartments in Wonju City (3), etc. |
Chung- |
60 |
8 |
42 |
6 |
27 |
7 |
2 |
10 |
0 |
Goesan-gun Jangyeon-myeon (11), Itaewon clubs (9), Guro-gu call center (2), etc. |
Chung- |
146 |
13 |
123 |
0 |
121 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
Gym facilities in Cheonan (103), research center in Seosan (9), etc. |
Jeonbuk |
21 |
10 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
Itaewon clubs (2) |
Jeonnam |
19 |
11 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
|
Gyeong- |
1,379 |
14 |
1,233 |
566 |
477 |
190 |
0 |
132 |
0 |
Cheongdo Daenam Hospital (120), Bonghwa Pureun Nursing Home (68), Gyeongsan Seo Convalescent Hospital (66), pilgrimage to Israel (49), Yecheon-gun (41), Gumi Elim Church (8), etc. |
Gyeong- |
123 |
17 |
87 |
32 |
48 |
6 |
1 |
19 |
0 |
Geochang Church (10), Wings Tower (10), Geochang Woongyang-myeon (8), Itaewon clubs (2), etc. |
Jeju |
15 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
|
Airport |
534 |
534 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
11,468 |
1,259 |
9,141 |
5,212 |
2,534 |
1,236 |
159 |
1,068 |
27 |
|
( % ) |
(60.0) |
(13.3) |
(6.7) |
(0.0) |
(6.7) |
(26.7) |
(6.7) |
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* Not classified into a cluster or under investigation ※ The interim classification is based on the reporting location, which may change depending on further epidemiological investigation. |
[Figure 1: Daily new confirmed cases by chain of transmission]
TOTAL
Seoul City
Incheon City
Gyeonggi Province
Daegu City
Gyeongbuk Province
[Table 4: Age distribution of severe cases]
Age group |
Total |
Severe |
( |
% |
) |
Very severe |
( |
% |
) |
Total |
11 |
3 |
( |
100.0 |
) |
8 |
( |
100.0 |
) |
80 and above |
4 |
2 |
( |
66.7 |
) |
2 |
( |
25.0 |
) |
70-79 |
2 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
2 |
( |
25.0 |
) |
60-69 |
2 |
1 |
( |
33.3 |
) |
1 |
( |
12.5 |
) |
50-59 |
1 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
1 |
( |
12.5 |
) |
40-49 |
2 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
2 |
( |
25.0 |
) |
30-39 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
20-29 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
10-19 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0-9 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
[Figure 2: New cases (for last 2 weeks) by chain of transmission]
[Figure 3: New cases (for last 4 weeks) by age and chain of transmission]
By age group
By chain of transmission
[Table 5: Public venues visited by confirmed COVID-19 cases] |
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Region |
Type |
Name and address |
Date |
Time |
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Seoul |
Singing room |
Gawang Coin Karaoke (Seoul Nowon-gu Dobong-ro 468 Hongik Building) |
5/7 |
21:37~22:10 |
- |
|
Seoul |
Singing room |
Byeolbyeol Coin Karaoke (Seoul Gwangak-gu Gwangak-ro 200) |
5/4 |
20:35~21:19 |
- |
|
Seoul |
Singing room |
Rock-Q Coin Karaoke (Seoul Mapo-gu Hongik-ro-6-gil 10) |
5/6 |
15:23~16:16 |
- |
|
5/7 |
19:00~19:20 |
- |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
1943 Hongik Univ. Branch (Seoul Mapo-gu Jandari-ro 8-6) |
5/7 |
19:30~21:30 |
17:00~05:00 |
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Hansin Pocha (Seoul Mapo-gu Jandari-ro 13) |
5/7 |
21:50~23:20 |
17:00~07:00 |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Holics (Seoul Seocho-gu Seochodaero-77-gil 24) |
5/9 |
20:00~00:11 |
16:00~06:00 |
|
Seoul |
Singing room |
SBS Singing Room (Seoul Seocho-gu Seochodaero-77-gil 31) |
5/9 |
00:36~01:36 |
- |
|
Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Akbari (Seoul Seocho-gu Seochodaero-77-gil 39) |
5/10 |
01:50~03:42 |
- |
|
Seoul |
Restaurant |
Illu Duck (Seoul Seongdong-gu Seongsuilro-8-gil 40) |
5/11~5/21 |
11:00~23:00 |
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Seoul |
Restaurant |
Igane Grilled Tripe (Seoul Seongdong-gu Geumghodong-3-ga 423) |
5/17 |
17:00~18:40 |
14:00~01:00 |
|
Seoul |
Restaurant |
Chamnara Charcoal BBQ Geumho Branch (Seoul Seongdong-gu Dokseodang-ro 325-2) |
5/17 |
18:56~20:18 |
15:00~01:00 |
|
Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Geumho 7080 Bar (Seoul Seongdong-gu Geumho-ro 86, B1) |
5/17 |
20:40~22:10 |
- |
|
Seoul |
Restaurant |
Jangsu Ginseng Chicken Soup (Seoul Jongro-gu Jongro-31-gil 46-3) |
5/18 |
17:27~19:15 |
- |
|
Seoul |
Other |
Biblical Language Studies (Grace Methodist Church / Hwado Uri CHurch / Uijeongbu Jusarang Church: Uijeongbu-si Taepyeong-ro 212) |
5/8, 5/15 |
- |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Byeolbam Pocha (Seoul Yongsan-gu Hangangdaero-87-gil 7) |
5/4 |
19:50~22:30 |
- |
|
Daegu |
Singing room |
Ban Ban Coin Karaoke (Gongi ban sori ban) (Daegu Dalseo-gu Gyedaedongmun-ro 2, B1) |
5/11 |
23:28~24:3 |
10:00~05:00 |
|
Daegu |
Singing room |
Tongtong Coin Singing Room (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-2-gil 45) |
5/12 |
17:40~17:55 |
11:00~01:00 |
|
Daegu |
Cafe |
Asura Balbalta (board game cafe) (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-5-gil 53) |
5/18 |
17:38~19:44 |
24 hours |
|
Daegu |
Cafe |
Golbang (comic book cafe) (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-5-gil 53) |
5/17 |
18:45~19:55 |
10:00~01:00 |
|
Daegu |
Singing room |
Rock-Q Coin Karaoke (Dongseongro No 2 Branch) (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-6-gil 42) |
5/18 |
21:00~21:37 |
11:00~06:00 |
|
Daegu |
Singing room |
Seven Star Coin Karaoke (Daesil Station Branch) (Dalseong-gun Dasa-eup Dalgubeol-daero 863) |
5/14 |
15:04~16:22 |
|
|
Daegu |
PC cafe |
NU PC (Sinwolseong Branch) (Dalseo-gu Joamro-6-gil 6-45 Daehyeong Building Floor 3) |
5/23 |
20:08~00:44 |
|
|
Incheon |
PC cafe |
Jin PC Room (Incheon Michuhol-gu Dokbae-ro 311 Vision Plaza) |
5/6 |
15:16~19:26 |
- |
|
Incheon |
Singing room |
Top Coin Singing Room (Incheon Michuhol-gu Dokbae-ro 311 Vision Plaza) |
5/6 |
20:00~21:00 |
- |
|
Gyeonggi |
Other |
Fiesta 9 (Gyeonggi Gooyang-si Ilsanseo-gu Ilhyeong-ro 97-11 Ilsan Doosan We’ve The Zenith Square B2) |
5/16 |
13:00 |
11:30~21:00 |
|
Gyeonggi |
Other |
Laon Party House (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Buil-ro 223 B1) |
5/9, 5/10, 5/17 |
11:30~19:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Other |
MERIT Night Club (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Gilju-ro 125) |
5/9~5/10 |
23:48~00:34 |
20:00~05:00 |
|
Gyeonggi |
Amusement facility |
Baobap (Bucheon Sangdong Branch) (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Songnaedaero-2650-beongil 59) |
5/10 |
00:44~02:03 |
15:00~05:00 |
|
Gyeonggi |
Singing room |
Junco Music Town (Bucheon Sangdong Branch) (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Giljuro 121-beongil 18-3) |
5/10 |
02:09~03:55 |
18:00~09:00 |
|
Gyeonggi |
Amusement facility |
Jakuwa (Gyeonggi Anyang-si Manan-gu Jangnaero 1430-beongil 15) |
5/14 |
18:00~23:30 |
17:00~08:00 |
|
5/15 |
19:00~23:40 |
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5/17 |
18:00~22:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Other |
Music Home Orchestra (Gyeonggi Yongin-si Giheung-gu Guseong-ro 357 Bldg B Floor 2) |
5/19 |
- |
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Gyeongbuk |
Other |
Saemaeul Jungang Market 91st stand (selling cheonggukjang) (Gyeongbuk Gumi-si Gumijungangro-9-gil 11) |
5/18~5/22 |
07:00~18:00 |
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Gyeongbuk |
Other |
Saemaeul Jungang Market 42nd stand (selling vegetables) (Gyeongbuk Gumi-si Gumijungangro-9-gil 11) |
5/18~5/22 |
07:00~18:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Bath house |
Daeyang Hot Springs Land (Gyeonggi-do Bucheon-si Gilju-ro 115) |
5/17 |
09:03∼13:47 |
- |
|
5/20 |
11:06∼12:41 |
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Gyeonggi |
Place of business |
Coupang Fullfillment Services Co, Ltd. (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Sinheungro-511-beon-gil 80) |
5/12∼5/25 |
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*Newly added places are highlighted in color |