South Korea Covid cases hit daily record as pressure on hospitals rises

Prime minister Kim Boo-kyum says emergency measures may be imposed as cases spike just weeks after the country reopened

South Korea reported a new daily record of 4,116 new coronavirus cases as the country battles to contain a spike in serious cases requiring hospitalisation, health authorities said.

South Korea this month switched to a living with Covid-19" plan aimed at lifting rigid distancing rules and ultimately reopening after reaching vaccination goals last month.