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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

Sudanese medical student, disciple of revered Korean priest, becomes doctor in Korea

Thomas Taban Akot from Southern Sudan, a disciple of late Korean priest John Lee Tae-seok, has become a doctor after passing the written and performance tests of the medical licensing examination.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-24 15:48

Korea changes graphic warnings on cigarette packs

South Korea has changed the graphic warnings on cigarette packs in the latest move to curb smoking, the health ministry said Sunday. In 2016, South Korea required tobacco companies to put the pictorial warnings on the upper part of both sides of cigarette packs as part of anti-smoking campaigns to help reduce smoking. The photos are required to cover more than 30 percent of b...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-23 12:53

Norovirus is back stronger than before

One of winter's least-welcome guests, norovirus season is back stronger than before. In recent months, there has been a 71 percent increase in infections compared to the same period last year. Health officials are urging the public to maintain good hygiene and constantly wash their hands for over 30 seconds to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-21 16:42

Airport medical center to be gateway to Korean healthcare

Today we live in an era where “quality of life,” particularly one's health and wellbeing, is considered essential. Many people are eagerly traveling to other countries to seek access to varied medical services, and this has led to the steady growth of the global healthcare market.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-21 16:22

321,000 foreign patients spent $569.8 million for treatment in Korea

Last year, 321,574 foreigners from 190 countries visited here for treatment, up from 296,889 from 187 countries in 2015 and 211,218 from 191 countries in 2013.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-21 16:15

Gov't opens medical tourism center at Incheon airport

The government opened its Medical Tourism Support Center at Incheon International Airport, Tuesday, to increase the convenience for foreign tourists who want to book medical procedures upon landing in Korea. The center will be jointly operated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-18 17:20

Korea's obesity-related costs exceed W11 trillion

Obesity is becoming a serious health issue in Korea costing over 11 trillion won each year in socioeconomic costs. According to the National Health Insurance Corp. (NHIC), over 11.4 trillion won was spent due to obesity in 2016 alone, accounting for 0.7 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) that year.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-12-17 20:12

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