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Cheil hospital on verge of shutting down

Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center, one of the nation's most famous ob/gyn hospitals and the country's first women's healthcare center, is on the verge of closing down due to the increasingly low birthrate. The country's first child delivery-specialized hospital, which has been in operation for 55 years, announced recently it would suspend most of its treatmen...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-31 16:56

More smokers switch to electronic cigarettes

In recent years, the Korean government has been working to curb the country's smoking rate by increasing cigarette prices as well as placing gruesome graphics on the packs in efforts to reduce nicotine cravings.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-30 17:38

Tougher traffic rules to come into force in 2019

Older drivers will have to renew their licenses every three years and drunk driving offenders will face tougher penalties under changes to take effect in 2019.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-30 16:50

Koreans in their 20s have unhealthiest diets, survey shows

Koreans in their 20s have the unhealthiest eating habits among age groups, according to the latest state report, Sunday.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-30 16:28

Smoking to be banned near day care centers

South Korea's health ministry said Sunday smoking near day care centers and kindergartens will be banned starting this week, with violators being fined 100,000 won (US$89). As of Monday, smoking within 10 meters of the 390,000 day care centers and 9,000 kindergartens in the country will be prohibited.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-30 14:58

Organization launched for 'well-dying'

Civic group members, lawmakers, scholars and businesspeople have formed a group for “well-dying,” holding the inaugural meeting at the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) building in Seoul, Friday.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-28 16:59

Former police torture facility to be turned into human rights memorial hall

An anti-communist investigation office used by police in the heart of Seoul in the 1970s and 80s to torture anti-government and pro-democracy activists will be turned into a memorial hall of democracy and human rights. The government on Wednesday held a ceremony at the former anti-communism investigation division office of the police's National Security Bureau in Namyeong-don...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-26 16:21

7 in 10 Koreans willing to donate organs

Koreans have become more open to organ donation, with nearly seven out of 10 in favor, a government survey showed, Wednesday. But translating that into actual donations may take some time as only 2.6 percent of the population has actually registered as organ donors.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-26 15:34

Tamiflu safety comes into question after teenager's death

A teenage girl's suspected suicide after taking Tamiflu is fueling anxieties about the anti-flu drug that has been suspected of causing abnormal behavior. A 13-year-old middle school student surnamed Lee in Busan was found dead in the garden of her apartment building at around 6 a.m., Saturday. Police presume she jumped from the window of her home on the 12th floor, given tha...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-25 16:17

Couples need W1.7 mil. for basic living after retirement: survey

An elderly couple would need at least 1.76 million won ($1,500) per month minimum for living costs after retirement, and 2.43 million won to maintain a more comfortable and satisfactory life, according to a survey by the National Pension Research Institute, Tuesday.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-25 15:35

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