SEOUL -- New daily coronavirus cases in South Korea have topped 400,000, making the country the world's biggest hot spot as the government prepares to lift pandemic-related restrictions.
Seoul to ease curbs despite new daily cases topping 400,000
A health care worker tests for COVID-19 in Seoul. South Korea has seen a surge in new cases as the government lifts restrictions. © Reuters
SEOUL -- New daily coronavirus cases in South Korea have topped 400,000, making the country the world's biggest hot spot as the government prepares to lift pandemic-related restrictions.