COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea, Disease outbreak in South Korea
The COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea was first confirmed in January of 2020.
South Korea's aggressive testing and contact tracing have been highlights of its response to the pandemic.
Wearing masks became a widely accepted practice throughout South Korean society.
Introduction of drive-through testing sites represented an innovative approach to mass testing.
South Korea's use of smartphone tracking apps for quarantine enforcement set global precedents.
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