Then they entered the booths and voted, as South Korea pressed ahead with its first election in a time of epidemic. South Korea has confirmed 10,400 cases of the coronavirus, although 70% of them have recovered and been sent home. South Korea has also managed to curb the epidemic without locking down cities as China and other countries did. Electioneering in South Korea is usually a festive affair, with young volunteers performing synchronised dances to draw voters’ attention. Foreign leaders have called Moon in recent weeks asking South Korea for supplies of test kits and disease control know-how, according to his office.

Source: bd News24 April 11, 2020 03:33 UTC