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Health & Welfare

Fri, October 18, 2019 | 22:45

'Providing free menstrual products to all teenage girls in Seoul'

The day starts early for Kwon Su-jeong, a freshman legislator at Seoul City Council. Irregular hours are nothing new for Kwon, a 46-year-old former Asiana Airlines flight attendant and union leader. A Justice Party member, she was elected to the City Council last year through the proportional representation quota.

2019-08-16 17:06

Heat waves kill 10; 1,500 seek hospital treatment

Ten people have died and more than 1,500 have been hospitalized in heat waves so far this year, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.As of Aug. 13, 1,577 people had been referred to hospital since the beginning of summer because of heat-related health issues. They showed symptoms ranging from numb hands to dizziness.

2019-08-15 13:47

Sex doll import continues to spark controversy

A dispute over the Supreme Court's verdict to allow the import of life-size sex doll “Real Doll” has intensified here over its possible effects on society. In June, the court ruled in favor of sex doll importer Bururu.com that sued the government customs agencies for blocking their imports. Judges said the sex dolls are for personal use and the government should not interfere...

2019-08-13 17:37

Poll shows different preferences for smoking areas between men, women

Men prefer smoking outside while women prefer lighting up inside, a poll showed Tuesday.

2019-08-13 17:16

60,000 Koreans opt to die with dignity

More Koreans are choosing to “die with dignity” as nearly 60,000 people have refused “meaningless” life-prolonging treatments over the past 18 months, according to a recent document from the health ministry, Sunday.

2019-08-11 17:07

Tips on getting back to healthy routine after vacation

Many will have lasting memories and vibes in life after a satisfying vacation. But returning to everyday life sometimes can be hard not only mentally but also physically.

2019-08-11 14:35

Cooling off after training

A soldier enjoys waterjet after training at a boot camp in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, Thursday, which is “Ipchu,” the onset of fall. Despite the seasonal change, scorching heat continued and heat wave warnings were issued across the country. The sultry weather is expected to continue for days. /Yonhap

2019-08-09 07:37

Doctors failing to manage propofol properly to be suspended

Doctors who fail to properly prescribe and manage propofol will have their medical licenses suspended and their clinics closed for at least six months, according to the government's planned enforcement regulations. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Thursday that it will collect expert and public opinions through Sept. 8 on its planned revision of the drug management l...

2019-08-08 17:17

Online content creators earn average 5.36 mil. won per month

Online content creators such as YouTubers make an average of 5.36 million won ($4,411) a month, according to a joint study conducted by the Korea Labor Institute and the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute, Wednesday.

2019-08-07 17:50

Gov't cracks down on over 700 false ads for weight-loss claims

The food and drug authority has found over 700 online ads of weight-loss supplements and cosmetics exaggerated or provided false information on the effect of the products.

2019-08-07 17:48

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