Coronavirus cases and fatalities in South Korea
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in South Korea
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
If you’d like to use these graphs and maps on your site or articles, please e-mail us.
Wash your hands often
Remember to often wash your hands using soap. If it is impossible, disinfect them with alcohol-based (at least 60%) liquids/gels. The virus can be transferred from infected surfaces on the hands, so you lower the risk of infection by washing your hands often. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
Keep safe distance
Keep at least 1 – 1.5 meter distance from a coughing, sneezing or feverish person. Avoid big gatherings.
Protect others if you cough or sneeze yourself
If you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth and nose with a bent arm or a tissue and immediately dispose of it into a closed bin. Wash your hands with water and soap or disinfect them with alcohol-based (at least 60%) liquids. Covering your mouth and nose as you cough and sneeze prevents germs, including viruses, from spreading.
Regularly wash and disinfect touch surfaces
Wash surfaces often touched by many people, such as desks, counters and tables, door-handles, switches and handrails with water and detergent. All places which the household members often use should be carefully disinfected. Remember that microbes collect easily on mobile phones. Regularly disinfect your mobile phone (e.g. with wet wipes soaked with a disinfectant). Do not put a mobile phone on the table and do not use it as you eat.
Coronavirus in South Korea News:
- October 23, 2021US envoy on North Korea eyes 'productive' consultations in South Korea on ways to revitalize peace process
The top U.S. envoy on North Korea said Saturday he expects “productive” consultations with South Korea as he arrived here for a two-day visit. - October 23, 202170 percent of population fully vaccinated in South Korea; en route to 'new normal'
South Korea on Saturday achieved its goal of fully inoculating over 70 percent of the country’s population earlier than scheduled amid its accelerating vaccination drive. - October 23, 2021Chemical leak kills 2, injures 9 at building construction site
A chemical used for fire suppression leaked from the basement of a high-rise building under construction in southwestern Seoul, Saturday, leaving two workers dead and nine others injured, according to … - October 23, 2021Ex-USFK chief stresses solidarity in South Korea-U.S. alliance amid lingering North Korean threats
Former U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) chief Curtis Scaparrotti has stressed the importance of solidarity between the militaries of South Korea and the United States in the face of continued North Korean thr … - October 23, 2021New virus cases below 2,000 for 15th day as vaccination rate nears 70 percent milestone
South Korea saw its new daily COVID-19 infections rise slightly for Friday, but the numbers stayed below 2,000 for the 15th straight day, as the country’s vaccination rate is nearing a key milestone o … - October 23, 2021Yoon accused of 'mocking' nation with pic of dog with apple
Yoon Seok-youl, a leading opposition presidential contender, drew fire Friday after a photo of his dog being fed an apple sparked speculation that he likened the people to a dog following a reluctant … - October 23, 2021DP presidential candidate to resign as Gyeonggi governor next week: official
Gyeonggi Gov. Lee Jae-myung, the presidential nominee of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), is likely to announce his resignation from the governorship next week, officials here said Friday. “Lee has d … - October 23, 2021GCS International vows active role in promoting world peace
An international conference was held at Seoul Airbase in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Oct. 21, marking the 40th anniversary of the U.N. International Day of Peace. - October 23, 2021Moon to meet Pope Francis at Vatican next week
President Moon Jae-in will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican next week to discuss peace on the Korean Peninsula and efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the presidential office said Friday. - October 23, 2021Groundless vaccine misinformation spreading online
Nearly 70 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but some people still believe and spread misinformation and conspiracy theories about the vaccines, refusing to get inje …