SEOUL/SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON -- Economies from Asia to North America have started lifting restrictions on social and business activity as the coronavirus pandemic shows signs of easing, moves health experts warn hold a risk of sparking new infections.
South Korea, once the hardest-hit Asian nation outside of China, this week removed rules against nonessential travel after the virus' spread within the country fell to near zero. Lunchtime crowds have returned to a district of central Seoul popular with restaurant-goers.
