There are fears this week that H1N1 is starting to spread rapidly across Korea. Thousands of new patients are being reported every day and health officials are  reporting that the hospitals designated to treat patients are already reaching a critical point.  However, the H1N1 death rate is still equal to or lower than deaths caused by the seasonal flu. The infection rate among students is getting special attention and the number of school closures are increasing around the country. While some are lining up at drugstores and clinics to get vaccinated, voters will head to polling stations for the by-elections in five constituencies across Korea. The results of these by-elections will shape the debate on key upcoming decisions, such as the four-rivers restoration and Sejong City projects, changes in labour laws, and the passing of the controversial media bill.

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