South Korean paper raps president for poor response to Covid-19 outbreak


South Koreans President Moon Jae-in encourages employees during his visit to a medical centre in Daegu on Feb 26, 2020. - Reuters

In its editorial, The Korea Herald says that at first, the South Korean government vowed to respond proactively to the coronavirus, but now it is questionable whether it has walked the talk.

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/Asia News Network): The spread of Covid-19 is increasing sharply, with the bulk of new cases concentrated in Daegu and nearby North Gyeongsang Province.

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