The Latest: South Korea’s daily new cases drop under 300

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s daily tally of newly confirmed coronavirus cases has fallen below 300 for the first time in more than two months as authorities slightly ease tough physical distancing rules in the country.Authorities on Monday reported 289 new infections in the past 24-hour period. That is the first time the daily number has been under 300 since Nov. 23.South Korea’s virus caseload has gradually slowed in recent weeks amid stringent social distancing rules.On