South Korea to consider 4th extra budget if coronavirus situation worsens

United States News News

South Korea to consider 4th extra budget if coronavirus situation worsens
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 The Straits Times
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 10 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 7%
  • Publisher: 63%

SEOUL (REUTERS) - South Korea's finance minister said on Thursday (Aug 27) the government will consider drafting its fourth supplementary budget of this year should the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic significantly worsen.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SEOUL - South Korea's finance minister said on Thursday the government will consider drafting its fourth supplementary budget of this year should the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic significantly worsen.

"Should we adopt the stage 3 social distancing rules, its impact on the economy will be a lot more serious," Hong Nam-ki said in a briefing where remarks were embargoed for Friday.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

The Straits Times /  🏆 8. in SG

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Seoul must be cautious not to overrate Xi's possible visit amid US-China rift: Korea HeraldSeoul must be cautious not to overrate Xi's possible visit amid US-China rift: Korea HeraldIn its editorial, the paper says that it needs to be remembered that China's economic might and leverage with North Korea are important, but not to the extent that they can undermine crucial alliances with the US.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »

Travellers from South Korea must serve SHN at dedicated facilities: MOHTravellers from South Korea must serve SHN at dedicated facilities: MOHFrom Saturday (29 August), those entering Singapore with recent travel history, including transit, to South Korea within the last two weeks will be required to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities, instead of their own place of residence.
Read more »

Travellers from South Korea to serve SHN at dedicated facilities from Aug 29Travellers from South Korea to serve SHN at dedicated facilities from Aug 29[SINGAPORE] The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday announced updated border measures for travellers arriving from the Republic of Korea. Read more at The Business Times.
Read more »

South Korea reports 441 new coronavirus cases, most since MarchSouth Korea reports 441 new coronavirus cases, most since MarchSEOUL (REUTERS) - South Korea reported 441 new coronavirus cases as of Wednesday (Aug 26), the most daily infections since early March when the country had the first large outbreak, the Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »

Samsung Electronics trials work-from-home as South Korea battles virus resurgence – officialSamsung Electronics trials work-from-home as South Korea battles virus resurgence – officialSamsung Electronics Co Ltd plans to allow some workers in South Korea to work from home in September under a pilot programme, a company official ...
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-23 02:05:03