KoreaTimes - Health & Science

The Korea Times

The Korea Times

The Korea Times

National

Health & Science

Mon, September 25, 2023 | 21:12

Health authorities warn of infectious diseases transmitted from overseas

Health authorities warn of infectious diseases transmitted from overseas

Health authorities urged people to guard against infectious diseases transmitted from other countries, as the number of cases of such diseases, including malaria, has risen by more than five times year-on-year amid increasing overseas travel following the easing of many rules and regulations put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-07-25 15:55

Radiation level of seafood, beach within safe range: gov't

Radiation level of seafood, beach within safe range: gov't

The radiation level of all seafood imported from Japan this year is within the safe range, the government said Tuesday, amid persistent safety concerns over Tokyo's plan to discharge contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.

2023-07-25 15:20

Korea launches 'emergency radiation tests' on seawater amid Fukushima woes

Korea launches 'emergency radiation tests' on seawater amid Fukushima woes

Korea on Monday began "emergency radiation tests" on seawater at 108 maritime points around the Korean Peninsula to ease concerns over Japan's planned release of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, the oceans ministry said.

2023-07-24 14:16

COVID-19 resurgence poised to grip Korea

COVID-19 resurgence poised to grip Korea

COVID-19 is showing signs of a resurgence in Korea as the numbers of daily new cases have increased for three consecutive weeks to reach over 30,000. The number of patients who were diagnosed with or suspected of having seasonal influenza has also risen in recent weeks, which is considered unprecedented, given that epidemics of influenza usually break out in winter.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-07-23 16:45

Gov't to fully lift remaining COVID-19 mask mandate next month

Gov't to fully lift remaining COVID-19 mask mandate next month

The government will adjust the COVID-19 pandemic's infection classification level to the lowest Class 4 next month from Class 2 and fully lift the remaining mask mandate across the country, government officials said Sunday.

2023-07-23 13:56

Incheon recognizes physician-founded startup for job creation

Incheon recognizes physician-founded startup for job creation

A medical instruments startup founded by Chung Jun-won, professor of Gachon University Gil Medical Center, has been selected as this year's excellent company by Incheon Metropolitan City in recognition of its contribution to creating jobs.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-07-20 13:46

Korea ups containment measures against ASF

Korea ups containment measures against ASF

Korea will spare no efforts to bolster containment measures against the African swine fever (ASF) on growing concerns about the spread of the disease at local farms, the agricultural ministry said Wednesday.

2023-07-19 16:09

Korea to intensify radiation tests on seawater amid Fukushima concerns

Korea to intensify radiation tests on seawater amid Fukushima concerns

Korea will more than double the number of maritime spots under emergency radiation tests to ease concerns over Japan's planned release of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, the oceans ministry said Tuesday.

2023-07-18 14:24

Medical workers continue sporadic strikes despite end of general walkout

Medical workers continue sporadic strikes despite end of general walkout

Despite the end of a two-day general strike, some unionized medical workers continued a walkout across the country Sunday, causing patient inconvenience and disruptions at hospitals.On Friday, around 45,000 nurses, caregivers, and other members of the Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union (KHMU) from 140 medical institutions nationwide ended their two-day general strike me...

2023-07-16 20:40

Korea's food safety agency to retain daily intake level of aspartame

Korea's food safety agency to retain daily intake level of aspartame

Korea's food safety agency said Friday it will maintain the daily intake level of the artificial sweetener aspartame, which was classified as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" by the World Health Organization (WHO) but remains safe to consume.

2023-07-14 10:17

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Top 10 Stories

1	Samsung, SK relieved by revised chip restrictions on China

2	S. Korea to stage massive military parade as tensions with North remain high

3	Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

4	Patients, doctors at loggerheads as operating room CCTV footage made mandatory

5	Korea, Saudi Arabia celebrate 93rd Saudi National Day, vow stronger cooperation

6	Mirae Asset Global Investments' AUM reaches $219 bil.

7	Lee Jae-myung's possible arrest looms over main opposition party

8	Bears of Joseon part 2: Behind bars

9	LG Chem to build LFP cathode plant with Huayou in Morocco

10	Low growth becomes new normal for Korean economy

DARKROOM