South Korea reported 516 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday
South Korea leader cancels planned trip to UAE, Egypt, Turkey
Moon Jae-in calls off his planned tour over recent spread of coronavirus in South Korea.
Wednesday 04/03/2020
South Korea reported 516 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday
SEOUL - South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday cancelled his planned trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey in mid-March, over coronavirus, according to the presidential Blue House.
"In response to the recent nationwide spread of COVID-19, we have decided not to go ahead with trips," said presidential blue house spokesman Kang Min-seok in a statement.
South Korea reported 516 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, raising the country's total tally to 5,328.