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.



Cabinet passes laws to fight COVID-19 outbreak

Cabinet passes laws to fight COVID-19 outbreak

President Moon Jae-in on March 3 at Government Complex-Seoul speaks to an expanded meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters; the meeting was...

Mar 04,2020

Start of school year delayed 2 more weeks

Start of school year delayed 2 more weeks

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hae on March 2 at Government Complex-Seoul announces the government's policy toward educational management and sup...

Mar 03,2020

President Moon encourages military medical staff in Daejeon

President Moon encourages military medical staff in Daejeon

President Moon Jae-in on March 2 visits the Armed Forces Medical Command in Daejeon and takes a look around the command's hospital. By Xu Aiying and Kim Minji Photos =...

Mar 03,2020

Drive-through clinics ease testing for COVID-19 outbreak

Drive-through clinics ease testing for COVID-19 outbreak

People with suspected symptoms of COVID-19 can get diagnosed at drive-through screening clinics. The photo above shows medical staff on Feb. 26 working at one such clinic...

Mar 02,2020

Fighting COVID-19: 3 facts about protective masks

Fighting COVID-19: 3 facts about protective masks

A woman on Feb. 2 takes a selfie with her companion with their newly purchased masks sold at a post office in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do Province. By Lee Hana Photos = Yon...

Mar 02,2020

'Impressive lab capabilities' tracking COVID-19 patients in Korea

'Impressive lab capabilities' tracking COVID-19 patients in Korea

A civilian on Feb. 26 gets tested for COVID-19 at a testing center in Seoul's Songpa-gu district. (Yonhap News) By Kim Eun-young and Lee Hana The number of confirmed ...

Mar 02,2020

KRW 20T economic policy toward COVID-19 outbreak announced

KRW 20T economic policy toward COVID-19 outbreak announced

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Hong Nam-ki (fourth from left) on Feb. 28 holds a joint briefing with relevant government branches at Government...

Feb 28,2020

Why Korea has more COVID-19 cases than elsewhere

Why Korea has more COVID-19 cases than elsewhere

A medical worker on Feb. 27 checks a person's body temperature at Chonnam National University Hospital in Gwangju's Seo-gu District. (Yonhap News) By Kim Eun-young and...

Feb 28,2020

Tax cuts to subsidize reduced rent for small businesses

Tax cuts to subsidize reduced rent for small businesses

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Hong Nam-ki on Feb. 27 gives a briefing at Government Complex-Seoul on measures to fight the COVID-19 outbreak. ...

Feb 28,2020

Residents of Daegu, vicinity get messages of support amid COVID-19 crisis

Residents of Daegu, vicinity get messages of support amid COVID-19 crisis

A large banner encouraging the residents of Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in their fight against COVID-19 on Feb. 27 hangs on the wall of Government Complex-Seoul. ...

Feb 27,2020