Lee Hyo-jin covers the Bank of Korea, the banking industry and broader financial news. Her previous beats include foreign affairs, North Korea and general reporting on Korean society.
Blood donation shortage
A blood bank refrigerator is almost empty at the Korean Red Cross office in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Due to a decline in blood donations during the winter season, the nation's blood stocks are running low, with reserves sufficient for only 3.8 days, falling short of the optimal five-day level. Yonhap
By Lee Hyo-jin