Banyan - South Korea’s Liberal Rulers Unleash Their Inner Authoritarians

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The government would be more open, tolerant of dissent and responsive. Those good intentions seem to be flagging. Opponents of the government are again finding that their views may attract litigation rather than benign indifference or even constructive responses. Nearly a fifth of civil libel suits against media organisations last year involved senior officials, more than during Ms Park’s administration.

In addition to temporarily blocking visa-free entry for the Japanese, other steps have been taken by the government of South Korea to limit the effects of the coronavirus. February 4th: Visas issued by Wuhan Consulate in Hubei province (China) suspended and will no longer be granted. February 4th: anyone having visited or transited in Hubei province in the last 14 days, or have a passport issued in Hubei cannot enter South Korea. February 17th: Passengers not eligible for visa-free travel (including the Chinese) to Korea may only transit through the country when not departing from China.

Kim Geun-woo told Reuters by phone in regard to the abandoned streets of the city. The Shincheonji church announced today (Feb. 20) that it had closed down all of its facilities nationwide, according to The Guardian. In the United Kingdom, a British man spread the virus to 11 people at a French ski resort after he had visited Singapore for a conference. That was also considered a super-spreading event. Originally published on Live Science. OFFER: Save at least 53% with our latest magazine deal!