COVID-19 pandemic The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches a nine-month high of 631 cases in the last 24 hours, the majority being from the Seoul Capital Area. The country now has 37,546 total confirmed cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. (2nd LD) New virus cases hit highest since March, tighter curbs considered | Yonhap News Agency © Yonhap News Agency Sources: Yonhap News Agency