Korea 24 - 2021.11.01
Altaf Sugat
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Korea24 – 2021.11.01. (Monday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: South Korea has begun its transition into its “living with COVID-19” system of eased restrictions, gradually transitioning the nation back to pre-pandemic normalcy. Gathering restrictions have been eased, while entry into “high-risk facilities” will require “vaccine pass” or a negative PCR test result. (Eunice Kim)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis: While some may be welcoming the nation’s transition into “living with COVID”, some experts have warned that the eased restrictions could lead to an explosion of infections. The Korean Medical Association and experts have said that the number of new cases could shoot up to 20,000 a day, which will inevitably lead to a strain on the nation’s health system. We speak to Dr. Lee Han-sung from Severance Hospital to discuss such concerns and what Korea can learn from other countries.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Jung Ye-won: <br /> 1. KT has announced a compensation plan for its customers after its networks suffered a nationwide blackout last week. (KT, '89분 먹통' 피해 보상안 발표…모든 고객에 15시간 요금 감면)<br /> 2. An incident involving a young couple who ate at a Korean barbecue restaurant before sneaking out without paying has been garnering attention online. (흑돼지 800g 먹고 ‘먹튀’한 커플…“소지품 하나 안 꺼내놔”)<br /> 3. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced that it has designated the traditional practice of making rice cakes a new national intangible cultural heritage. (한국인 나눔과 정의 상징…'떡 만들기' 국가무형문화재 됐다)<br /> <br /> Monday Sports Round-up: KBO regular season wrapped up in dramatic fashion over the weekend. The KT Wiz beat the Samsung Lions in a very rare tiebreaker to make it straight into the Korean Series. Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency provides the details, as well as the latest roster for the Korean men’s national football team, and more fans returning to
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Korea 24 - 2021.11.01
Altaf Sugat