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Health

Calls grow for continuing telemedicine services

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeCalls are growing from the startup scene and members of the public as well as some doctors for continuing non-face-to-face medical services, known as telemedicine, which was allowed temporarily in Korea at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it could be no longer available as soon as next month when the country's COVID-19 public health emergency ends.The Korea Startup Forum, the nation's largest startup membership organization, launched an online campaign on April 14 to obtain signatures to “protect” the current telemedicine services that are available for both new and regular patients. The campaign has attracted more than 90,000 signatures as of Wednesday, with participants including Woowa Brothers founder Kim Bong-jin and Viva Republica CEO Lee Seung-gun, as well as the general public including mothers who experienced the advantages of telemedicine services when their children were sick.Telemedicine, which has long been opposed by medical circles citing concerns over possible errors in diagnosis and drug prescription, was allowed temporar

Apr 20, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Calls grow for continuing telemedicine services
Politics

Forced labor victim calls for prompt court decision against Japanese firms

Kim Sung-joo, one of the three surviving victims of Japan's wartime forced labor, speaks during a media conference in front of the Supreme Court in Seoul, Wednesday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeKim Sung-joo, one of the three surviving victims of Japan's wartime forced labor, together with a related civic group, called on the Supreme Court, Wednesday, to hand down prompt rulings on pending cases regarding compensation collection from the offending Japanese companies.Kim, 95, said during a media conference held in front of the court, “Among the victims of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, only two ― Yang Geum-deok and I ― are left alive. Yang is now in the hospital. I really wish the issue will be solved as soon as possible.”During the media conference, members of the civic group criticized the Yoon Suk Yeol government for engaging with Japan from “a submissive stance” when announcing a plan on March 6 to compensate Korean victims of Japan's wartime forced labor through a Korean public fund, without Japan's contributions.The group claimed there would be no reason for the vict

Apr 19, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Forced labor victim calls for prompt court decision against Japanese firms
Health

Mpox cases spread across the nation

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeCases of mpox, also known as monkeypox, are showing signs of spreading across the nation. New infections have been reported in Seoul and neighboring areas, and also in cities and provinces around the country.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) is working to enhance mpox vaccination publicity and to designate hospitals for mpox patients across the country, in response to a recent increase in locally transmitted infections.The KDCA confirmed two more cases of mpox, Wednesday, bringing the country's total to 18. Among the total, 13 cases were reported this month alone and are believed to be locally acquired, as the new patients had not recently traveled abroad. The country's first five cases, reported last June through to March, were linked to overseas travel.Among the 13 new patients, five live in Seoul, three in nearby Gyeonggi Province, two in South Gyeongsang Province, one in North Gyeongsang Province, one in Daegu and one in South Jeolla Province. Twelve are Korean nationals, while one is a foreign national. A sign explaining the sympt

Apr 19, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Mpox cases spread across the nation
Law & Crime

Yoon pledges to root out drug-related crimes

President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office, Tuesday. Joint press corps840-member special investigation team to serve as control towerBy Jun Ji-hyePresident Yoon Suk Yeol vowed, Tuesday, to mobilize all possible resources to root out crimes related to narcotics, responding to heightened concerns following the distribution of methamphetamine-laced drinks to high school students in Seoul and allegations of habitual drug use by A-list actor Yoo Ah-in.Yoon said drug addiction is a disease and a crime that blights drug users, their families and society, noting that what he found to be “most shocking” was the widespread distribution of drugs to teenagers.“The government will join all forces to win the war on drugs,” Yoon said during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office.The remarks came as drug-related crimes have become a major concern in the country.According to official data, 5,809 people were caught between November of 2022 and February of this year for narcotics-related crimes, up 24 percent from a year earlier. The

Apr 18, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Yoon pledges to root out drug-related crimes
Society

Provincial gov't announces tourism promotion plan to ease burden on fire-hit Gangneung

A local resident sobs while looking at what remains of her house in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Wednesday, a day after a massive fire hit the region. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeGangwon Province will launch a campaign to encourage tourists to visit the northeastern coastal city of Gangneung, which was hit by a massive wildfire last week. The campaign comes as the reservation cancellation rate for accommodation in Gangneung has increased, between 20 to 40 percent, since the fire broke out, according to a provincial office.This is raising concerns among local residents because tourism is a major source of income for many of them.“As people tend to hesitate to visit a place hit by a disaster, Gangneung has suffered from the rapidly increasing reservation cancellation rate,” an official from the provincial office said. “We will actively inform the public of the fact that their visit will be of great help to local residents.”The province will participate in a tourism fair to be hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Association of Travel Agents

Apr 17, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Provincial gov't announces tourism promotion plan to ease burden on fire-hit Gangneung
Society

Conflicts grow over construction of animal crematoriums

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeWith the increasing number of people living with companion animals in Korea, funeral services for pets ― mostly dogs and cats ― have been drawing increasing attention from bereaved owners who want to send off their beloved animals the same way they would their human family members. This has pushed up the demand for animal crematoriums, and also become a cause of conflict between related businesses and local residents nationwide.Some 300 residents living in Changpyeong-ri of Gunwi, North Gyeongsang Province, are moving to submit their petition to a company to request the cancellation of a construction plan for an animal crematorium in the region. The company has received a building permit from Gunwi County to construct the crematorium covering 655 square meters, slightly smaller than a standard tennis court.The county initially refused to issue the permit, but lost to the company in a legal battle. “Local residents are worried about particles and bad smells possibly caused by the crematorium,” said Kim Dong-soo, the head of Changpyeong-ri villag

Apr 16, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Conflicts grow over construction of animal crematoriums
Health

Government to check on infants without medical records

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks during a government meeting on child policies at the Government Complex in Seoul, Thursday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government will conduct a full investigation into the issue of infants under the age of two who did not get essential vaccine shots or do not have recent medical records, in an effort to identify children at risk of abuse and protect them in advance.The government will introduce a system that requires medical institutes to notify municipalities of the birth of a child to prevent any attempts to evade birth registration. The government also aims at establishing a law that governs the rights of children and the state's responsibility toward them.These are part of the new child policies unveiled by the government, Thursday.“The latest plans focus on supporting the growth of children and enhancing the welfare system for children from vulnerable groups,” Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said during a government meeting.Han said the government will look into the cases of some 11,000 children under the age of two, who have not received

Apr 13, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Government to check on infants without medical records
Health

Hongseong Medical Center hires 3 specialists to boost regional medical services

From left are Ahn Yong-boong specializing in neurosurgery, Kim Young-chul specializing in neuropsychiatry and Kang Dae-hyun specializing in emergency medicine who recently joined the Hongseong Medical Center. Courtesy of Hongseong Medical CenterBy Jun Ji-hyeThree experienced physicians recently joined the Hongseong Medical Center in South Chungcheong Province, with growing expectations that they will contribute to improving medical services in the region and resolving a worsening disparity between big cities and municipalities.According to the medical center, Kim Young-chul, specializing in neuropsychiatry, Kang Dae-hyun, specializing in emergency medicine and Ahn Yong-boong, specializing in neurosurgery, recently began practicing at the hospital.Kim, who graduated from the Seoul National University College of Medicine, has built up his experience at several major hospitals in Seoul, including the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital and Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital.Kang graduated from the Seoul National University College of Medicine and completed his intern and residency program at

Apr 13, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Hongseong Medical Center hires 3 specialists to boost regional medical services
Health

3 locally acquired mpox cases raise concerns

A sign explaining the symptoms of mpox is displayed at Incheon International Airport in this photo taken on June 23 of last year when Korea reported its first mpox case. Korea Times photo by Bae Woo-hanBy Jun Ji-hyeConcerns are growing over the transmission of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, as Korea has reported three locally acquired cases in just five days. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Wednesday, health authorities confirmed two more mpox cases ― the country's seventh and eighth ― on Monday and Tuesday, after the sixth case was reported last Friday.The KDCA concluded these three cases were locally transmitted, as the three new patients had not traveled overseas in the past three months.The latest cases were compared with the previous five cases that were linked to overseas travel. Concerns are raising that the virus may already be widespread in local communities.Mpox is an infectious disease that causes rashes, fever, muscle aches and backaches. The disease continues to occur in central and west Africa, but cases outside of Africa have be

Apr 12, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
3 locally acquired mpox cases raise concerns
Law & Crime

Famed lawyer faces disbarment after failing to show up in court

Lawyer Kwon Gyeong-ae / YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Korean Bar Association is considering disciplinary action against high-profile lawyer Kwon Gyeong-ae, who was in charge of a lawsuit over a teenager's death due to school bullying and lost the case because of her repeated failures to attend hearings.The mother of the teenager claimed she can neither understand nor forgive Kwon and urged the bar association to deliver the heaviest punishment by stripping her of her qualification and banning her from working as a lawyer for life. On Monday, the bar association decided to launch an investigation into Kwon's repeated failures to attend hearings that resulted in the loss of a years-long legal battle. The association will decide whether to punish the 58-year-old lawyer and the level of disciplinary action based on the results of the investigation.“We will mobilize all possible means to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents,” Kim Hyung-cheol, a spokesman for the bar association, said.Kwon rose to fame as a political commentator with her outspoken criticism against liberals, es

Apr 11, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Famed lawyer faces disbarment after failing to show up in court
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