The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for doctors on visas who are already in the US, and for international physicians who are supposed to arrive in the US to start work at US hospitals in a few months.
While an increasing number of countries are tightening their borders in an effort to halt further infections, South Korea is taking a different approach. But a rise in imported cases threatens to roll back some of the country’s progress.
Surveillance measures rolled out across the world as governments try curb the spread of coronavirus could cause lasting damage to the right to privacy, a United Nations expert has warned.
As the number of coronavirus cases in early epicenters like Wuhan and Daegu declines, there could be second and third waves of the virus, says Dr. Gabriel Leung. That pattern may play out elsewhere in the world until human beings acquire immunity or develop a vaccine.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Australia's minister for home affairs, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are among cases of the coronavirus that has infected almost 135,000 people and killed more than 4,900 worldwide.
Epidemiology professor Dr. Michael Mina says better coordination among various parties in the US health system is "really what is needed if we want to keep everyone in this country safe."
Business districts around the world began to empty and stock markets tumbled on Friday as the number of coronavirus infections surpassed 100,000 and the economic damage wrought by the outbreak intensified.
The stars of South Korean action movies get to play the hero with their daring fight scenes and impressive stunts, and now the stuntmen who help them look so good are getting a film of their own; the documentary "Action Boys,"
President Bush arrived in South Korea today on his way to the Olympics in Beijing, and Bush was originally supposed to meet with Korean President Lee Myung Bak in July, but because of massive anti-American protests, their visit was pushed back until now.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association wants foreign players to show some proficiency in English. Some South Korean LPGA members are claiming discrimination.
Buddhists in South Korea are worried the president is trying to turn the country into a Christian state. Correspondent Jason Strother reports from Seoul.
For our Geo Quiz we wanted you to list seven countries whose citizens are now allowed to come to the United States without a visa. But they do need to fill an online form. The answer is: the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and South Korea. Jason Strother reports from Seoul on what the new rules mean for South Koreans who want to travel to the US.
Many South Korean kids spend a lot of time on their computers, and some worry that many are addicted. Reporter Jason Strother tells us about a treatment program designed to get South Korea's children off the computer.
South Koreans took to the streets a few months ago to protest lifting the ban on American beef. Not any more. Jason Strother reports from Seoul on how Koreans' sudden enthusiasm for American beef makes one wonder what all the fuss was about.
The discussion about corporate accountability with New York Times correspondent Ken Belson continues, as Belson details how Korean and Chinese executives are punished for wrongdoing.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in South Korea for the latest stop on her Asia tour. Top of the agenda there will be North Korea's nuclear program. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from The World's Matthew Bell.
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Arts, Culture & Media
Stuntmen get some glory
The World
July 29, 2008
The stars of South Korean action movies get to play the hero with their daring fight scenes and impressive stunts, and now the stuntmen who help them look so good are getting a film of their own; the documentary "Action Boys,"
Global Politics
Tensions pervade as President Bush visits South Korea
The World
August 05, 2008
President Bush arrived in South Korea today on his way to the Olympics in Beijing, and Bush was originally supposed to meet with Korean President Lee Myung Bak in July, but because of massive anti-American protests, their visit was pushed back until now.
Environment
South Korea government tackles online media
The World
August 26, 2008
Jason Strother reports from Seoul on the rise of online media in South Korea, and why the country's president isn't happy about it.
Sports
South Koreans vs LPGA
The World
August 27, 2008
The Ladies Professional Golf Association wants foreign players to show some proficiency in English. Some South Korean LPGA members are claiming discrimination.
Global Politics
South Korea's Buddhists concerned
The World
October 31, 2008
Buddhists in South Korea are worried the president is trying to turn the country into a Christian state. Correspondent Jason Strother reports from Seoul.
Global Politics
Geo answer
The World
November 17, 2008
For our Geo Quiz we wanted you to list seven countries whose citizens are now allowed to come to the United States without a visa. But they do need to fill an online form. The answer is: the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and South Korea. Jason Strother reports from Seoul on what the new rules mean for South Koreans who want to travel to the US.
Environment
Internet addiction in South Korea
The World
December 05, 2008
Many South Korean kids spend a lot of time on their computers, and some worry that many are addicted. Reporter Jason Strother tells us about a treatment program designed to get South Korea's children off the computer.
Arts, Culture & Media
South Koreans back on beef wagon
The World
December 22, 2008
South Koreans took to the streets a few months ago to protest lifting the ban on American beef. Not any more. Jason Strother reports from Seoul on how Koreans' sudden enthusiasm for American beef makes one wonder what all the fuss was about.
Arts, Culture & Media
Accountability interview part II
The World
February 10, 2009
The discussion about corporate accountability with New York Times correspondent Ken Belson continues, as Belson details how Korean and Chinese executives are punished for wrongdoing.
Global Politics
Secretary Clinton in South Korea
The World
February 19, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in South Korea for the latest stop on her Asia tour. Top of the agenda there will be North Korea's nuclear program. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from The World's Matthew Bell.