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Smoking while driving increases risk of accident?

A lawmaker's recent proposal to ban smoking while driving is causing controversy. Supporters say it will prevent drivers from being distracted while smokers claim it will infringe on their rights.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-07 16:24

Food poisoning in school meal

A middle school cafeteria in North Jeolla Province is closed at lunchtime, Thursday, after symptoms of food poisoning were reported nationwide. Over 460 students from 13 schools around the country have exhibited symptoms after consuming chocolate cake manufactured by a small cake making company and distributed by Pulmuone Foodmerce. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety ordere...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-06 15:52

Opposition dominates gov't plan to slap health promotion tax on alcohol

Opposition is growing over a government plan to slap public health promotion taxes on alcoholic products in an effort to expand national health insurance funds as alcohol-related diseases are covered by insurance. They are skeptical about whether the tax will help enhance public health and increase insurance funds, believing the measure will only raise the price of alcoholic ...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-04 17:09

Gov't desperate to raise historic low birthrate

The government is seeking to provide benefits to encourage families to have more children. Currently there are benefits for families who have three or more children, but the government is seeking to provide equal benefits for households with more than two children as a desperate countermeasure to raise the country's low birthrate.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-04 16:35

Court rules DNA collection procedure unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court ruled Tuesday that the current system of collecting personal genetic information for police investigations and record-keeping is unconstitutional. In a 6-3 decision, the nine-member panel ruled that it was unacceptable for law enforcement authorities to unilaterally collect DNA samples from suspects without giving them an opportunity to object.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-04 16:31

People warned over 'toxic' toy slime

More than 113 Slime Cafes are running in South Korea. Slime became popular among adults with its soft and squashy texture - but watch out because it may be toxic and hazardous, especially children.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-04 14:09

Playing with slime can be a comforting experience

Pyeongtaek signs on for 'Well-dying program'

Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, will support a “Well-dying program” in private hospices. Under a plan announced Sunday, the city will provide funding for the hospices, while gathering professionals, NGO and welfare center officials to discuss details.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-03 14:33

Abortion crackdown leaves women on edge

Women's health is being placed at greater risk in the recent row between the government and OB-GYN doctors in South Korea over a new regulation that suspends medical licenses for performing abortions - explicitly branding the procedure as “immoral.” On Aug. 17, some 2,500 OB-GYN doctors in the country announced they would boycott all abortions, signaling a new low point in th...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-09-02 16:28

Raw seafood warning: Vibrio infection kills eight

Eight people have died this year from vibrio infections while 28 became ill and required hospital treatment. Thirteen people were infected last year.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-30 15:16

Korean doctors threaten to boycott abortions

OB/GYN doctors Tuesday threatened to stop performing abortions. Their threat came in response to the Aug. 18 regulatory change that suspends a doctor's license for a month if he or she performs an abortion.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-28 17:46

Abortion crackdown leaves women on edge

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