National Affairs

The government made all-out efforts to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and prevent its further spread at the national level. This page contains all government policies and actions toward this end, the latest news and updated information on the situation.



Seoul photo exhibition shows COVID-19's effects worldwide

Seoul photo exhibition shows COVID-19's effects worldwide

By Kim Young Deok and Lee Jihae Seoul | Oct. 22, 2020 Video = Kim Sunjoo, Choi Taesoon An 82-year old man infected with COVID-19 and his daughter met for the fir...

Oct 26,2020

Pink Light Campaign illuminates Seoul nightscape

Pink Light Campaign illuminates Seoul nightscape

The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the children's content brand Pinkfong are jointly holding the Pink Light Campaign through next month to cheer up city residents wear...

Oct 23,2020

Noncontact era spurs rise of robot labor in hospitality sector

Noncontact era spurs rise of robot labor in hospitality sector

By Xu Aiying and Lee Jihae Videos = Xu Aiying, dal.komm YouTube channel Seoul | Oct. 8, 2020 "I'm so busy, so busy."  Robots on Oct. 8 looked quite busy at the...

Oct 21,2020

Changing of royal guard ceremony at Seoul palace resumed

Changing of royal guard ceremony at Seoul palace resumed

With the social distancing level in Seoul lowered to 1, the changing of the royal guards ceremony and the guard parade will be resumed from Oct. 20 in front of Daehanmun ...

Oct 20,2020

'Vaccine sovereignty' is crucial for COVID-19, other pandemics: project leader

'Vaccine sovereignty' is crucial for COVID-19, other pandemics: project leader

Seong Baik Lin, director general of the Vaccine Innovative Technology Alliance Korea, on Oct. 6 told Korea.net at Yonsei University in Seoul that the country needs ''vacc...

Oct 19,2020

Discounts for exhibits, movies, events to be resumed this week

Discounts for exhibits, movies, events to be resumed this week

Discounts on tickets for the performing arts, movie theaters and sporting events will be resumed from Oct. 22. The photo above is of visitors on July 20 at the National M...

Oct 19,2020

President pledges domestic development of COVID-19 vaccines, treatment

President pledges domestic development of COVID-19 vaccines, treatment

President Moon Jae-in on Oct. 15 observes microscopic cells at the think tank of vaccine company SK Bioscience in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do Province. (Yonhap News) By Ki...

Oct 16,2020

Businesses using new survival tactics to fight COVID-19

Businesses using new survival tactics to fight COVID-19

Because of the sharp decrease in guests due to the prolonged pandemic, hotels have launched packages targeting office workers who telecommute. (Screen shot from Glad Hote...

Oct 15,2020

Masks required for public transit, rallies, medical-nursing facilities

Masks required for public transit, rallies, medical-nursing facilities

The wearing of masks on Oct. 13 was made mandatory when using public transportation, attending a gathering or rally or visiting medical, nursing or care facilities regard...

Oct 13,2020

Book on Korea's response to COVID-19 released in English

Book on Korea's response to COVID-19 released in English

As a response to heightened global interest in Korea's exemplary response to COVID-19, the government on Oct. 12 published the English-language book "All About Korea's Re...

Oct 13,2020