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Elderly involved in most car accidents near traditional market crosswalks

More than half of car accidents involving senior citizens happen at crosswalks near traditional markets. Because elderly people walk slowly, extending the “walk” signal duration could be the first step to reduce such accidents.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-30 16:20

Government to enlarge graphic warnings on cigarette packs

The government is set to beef up anti-smoking efforts to further raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Sunday, it is planning to enlarge the graphic warning signs on cigarette packs from the current 50 percent of the package to 70 percent. The plan is part of the ministry's envisaged comprehensive anti-smoking count...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-29 18:34

Korea moves to enlarge warning images on cigarette packs

The health ministry is pushing to enlarge the size of graphic warning images on cigarette packs, officials said Sunday, a move aimed at discouraging people from smoking. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said it plans to announce the measure in September or October to send a stronger message to smokers by expanding the size of the warning images from the current 50 percent o...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-29 11:02

Mercy of prison: Pororo cartoon character wallpaper for imprisoned moms, babies

Seoul East Regional Correctional Headquarters has decorated cells with popular Pororo cartoon character wallpaper for inmates with babies.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-28 10:32

'Gender imbalance in children's animation needs correction'

Children’s cartoon that casually portray women in the context that normalizes gender-stereotyped discrimination needs immediate correction to help them form ideas without the filter of inequality, an official at a gender equality promotion organization said, Friday.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-27 17:08

Gov't steps up fight against obesity

The government will cover surgery costs for “highly obese” people starting in the latter half of this year, as well as shoulder treatment consultation costs for those who consider undergoing the procedures, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said, Thursday. It will also seek to mandate expanded physical checkups for children to help them manage early onset child obesity starting next year.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-26 18:35

Korea's childbirths continue to decline in May

The number of newborns in South Korea fell again in May, government data showed Wednesday, in the latest sign of the chronic low birthrate that has plagued Asia's fourth-largest economy for more than a decade.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-25 12:54

Nearly nine out of 10 Koreans say low birthrate is a serious issue

Nearly nine out of 10 Koreans say low birthrate is a serious issue

Nearly nine out of 10 South Koreans have expressed concerns about the country's low birthrate, a new survey showed Wednesday, in the latest wake-up call to address the chronically low birthrate.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-25 12:52

Korea's childbirths continue to decline in May

Korea to expand welfare subsidies for elderly

Starting next year, about 150,000 people aged over 64 earning less than 20 percent of the median income will be able to receive 300,000 won ($270) as a basic pension, two years sooner than initially scheduled, the government said Wednesday. The program to raise the amount by 50,000 won will be extended to those who earn less than 40 percent of the median income by 2020.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-22 17:07

Warning issued against heat wave

More human fatalities and livestock losses are expected in the coming weeks as the scorching hot weather continues to blanket the peninsula.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-22 10:00

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