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Medical colleges in Hungary become popular among aspiring Korean doctors

Medical colleges in Hungary become popular among aspiring Korean doctors

An increasing number of aspiring doctors in Korea have moved to Hungary to study and then returned home to acquire medical licenses here for the last 20 years, according to Rep. Shin Hyun-young of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, Friday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-06-16 17:55

Korea to provide $70 mil. for global anti-COVID-19 fight

Korea to provide $70 mil. for global anti-COVID-19 fight

Korea plans to donate $70 million this year to an international health organization designed to facilitate the development and distribution of vaccines, the foreign ministry said Friday.

2023-06-16 16:13

Gov't accused of defending Japan in daily briefing on Fukushima wastewater

Gov't accused of defending Japan in daily briefing on Fukushima wastewater

Opposition parties and civic groups are criticizing the government's decision to present a media briefing every weekday on Japan's planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2023-06-15 16:28

Jindo County's 1st-ever pediatric clinic opens

Jindo County's 1st-ever pediatric clinic opens

The first-ever pediatric clinic in Jindo County, South Jeolla Province, opened earlier this month, providing convenience to local residents who had to drive at least an hour to take their sick children to a hospital.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-06-15 09:00

IMO reviewing measures to respond to Japan's Fukushima water release: agency chief

IMO reviewing measures to respond to Japan's Fukushima water release: agency chief

The U.N. maritime safety agency is reviewing measures to respond to Japan's planned release of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, though further discussions are needed to decide whether to deal with the issue within the London Convention and Protocol framework, the agency chief said Wednesday.

2023-06-14 17:13

Health authorities warn against MERS ahead of Hajj season

Health authorities warn against MERS ahead of Hajj season

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) is working to ensure the safety of a wave of travelers to Saudi Arabia - to attend Hajj - from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Hajj, lasting this year from June 26 to July 1, is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to the Saudi Arabian holy city of Mecca.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-06-14 17:03

'Unpopular' medical departments face shortage of doctors

'Unpopular' medical departments face shortage of doctors

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), one of Korea's most advanced medical centers, is seeing a doctor shortage in 'unpopular' medical departments like surgery and emergency medicine, according to data released Wednesday. Doctors are found to prefer medical specialties such as plastic surgery and dermatology for better payments and working conditions.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-14 16:43

Taxpayers to shoulder bill for Fukushima wastewater concerns

Taxpayers to shoulder bill for Fukushima wastewater concerns

Korean taxpayers will have to shoulder further costs as the government tries to ensure the safety of seafood, amid lingering concerns about Japan's planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Monday.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2023-06-12 16:42

Move to exempt doctors from punishment for medical errors draws controversy

Move to exempt doctors from punishment for medical errors draws controversy

The government's move to exempt doctors from criminal punishment in case of medical accidents is stirring up arguments. Doctors say such a measure is necessary to make sure they can offer medical services to patients in more stable environment. Objectors criticize this, saying doctors are only aiming to avoid their responsibility.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-06-11 16:34

Korea's lunar orbiter likely to operate for 2 more years

Korea's lunar orbiter likely to operate for 2 more years

Korea's unmanned space vehicle Danuri is expected to operate for two more years thanks to its energy-saving mode, a senior government official said Wednesday.

2023-06-07 17:48

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