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Korea reports 2 new bird flu cases at chicken farms in Chungcheong Province

Korea reported two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at layer farms in its central region Wednesday, bringing the total to 14 cases since the cold season began. The H5N1 bird flu was detected at a farm in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, and at another farm in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. The Cheonan farm has now reported four cases of highly pathogenic AI since 2020, including the latest outbreak, according to the Central Disaster Management Headquarters (CDMH). The CDMH said it is conducting special quarantine inspections at the affected farms, while strengthening monitoring of vehicles visiting the sites to prevent further spread of the disease. Authorities will carry out comprehensive inspections of laying hen farms nationwide through the end of the year.

Dec 17, 2025By Yonhap
Korea reports 2 new bird flu cases at chicken farms in Chungcheong Province

Korea reports 11th highly contagious bird flu case of season

Korea on Monday reported an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a farm in the southwestern city of Namwon, North Jeolla Province, the agriculture ministry said. The new case was detected at a broiler breeder farm in the city, raising the total number of infections of HPAI this season to 11, according to the ministry. Authorities have deployed a response team to the farm in question to cordon off entry, and conduct culling and epidemiological investigations. They have also ordered a ban on livestock facilities and vehicles from nearby counties — Gurye, Gokseong, Hadong and Hamyang — from moving to other locations for 24 hours to prevent the spread of the disease.

Dec 15, 2025By Yonhap
Korea reports 11th highly contagious bird flu case of season

Which is better health booster: More exercise or more sleep?

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. When time is tight and you must choose between getting enough sleep or fitting in exercise, which is the smarter health choice? While many people sacrifice sleep to work out, new research suggests that prioritizing rest may ultimately be the more powerful long-term strategy. According to scientists, a good night’s sleep provides the energy and motivation needed to exercise effectively the next day. An international research team that included Flinders University in Australia analyzed data from more than 70,000 people worldwide. The team found that sufficient sleep significantly increased physical activity the following day, while exercise did not produce a similarly strong improvement in sleep quality. The findings were published recently in the journal Communications Medicine. Importantly, the researchers said that sleep “quality” — the depth and continuity of sleep — had a greater influence on next-day activity than sleep “quantity,” or total hours in bed. For example, people with a sleep efficiency of 94 percent, meaning they s

Dec 11, 2025By Kormedi.com
Which is better health booster: More exercise or more sleep?

Why actor Kim You-jung’s straight shoulder line draws attention — and whether yoga really helps

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Actor Kim You-jung is drawing admiration online for her smooth, straight shoulder line — prompting questions about whether her long-term yoga practice plays a role. Kim recently posted photos of herself in a red dress on social media, showing her walking a red carpet with her shoulders fully exposed. Additional photos also highlighted her straight, elongated shoulder shape, sparking praise from fans. Kim is known to have practiced yoga for about 10 years. But can yoga really help someone achieve straighter shoulders? Why yoga can improve posture Yoga is often thought of as a gentle workout, but experts say it can strengthen deep stabilizing muscles and help correct posture. The downward-facing dog pose, a staple of most yoga routines, helps align the spine while stretching the hamstrings and improving blood circulation. Tree pose enhances balance and body awareness and can strengthen the lower body, which also improves hip support and posture. It can help open the chest and upper back, reducing the rounded shoulders commonly seen in people who

Dec 11, 2025By Kormedi.com
Why actor Kim You-jung’s straight shoulder line draws attention — and whether yoga really helps

Actor Kim Ji-mee’s death draws attention to shingles risk for older adults

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Famed film actor Kim Ji-mee has died at the age of 85, bringing renewed attention to the danger of shingles to older adults. The Federation of Korea Movie Workers’ Unions said on Wednesday that “Kim Ji-mee passed away in the United States,” adding that “director Lee Jang-ho informed us of her death.” She reportedly suffered from shingles in recent weeks, and her condition worsened before she died. Born in 1940 in Daedeok County, South Chungcheong Province, Kim made her debut in director Kim Ki-young’s 1957 film “Twilight Train.” She entered the film industry at age 17 after being scouted on the street by the director while she was still in high school. Her sophisticated looks and acting quickly won over audiences. Over her career, she appeared in more than seven hundred films. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Korean film artists in 2010. Shingles, which she was reportedly battling, occurs when the dormant chickenpox virus becomes reactivated, causing rashes and severe pain. The risk rises when a person is fatigued or h

Dec 10, 2025By Kormedi.com
Actor Kim Ji-mee’s death draws attention to shingles risk for older adults

Korea confirms 2 additional highly contagious bird flu cases

Korea on Wednesday reported two additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, raising the total number of infections at poultry farms this season to 10. The new cases were detected at a layer chicken farm in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, and in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, according to agricultural authorities. Authorities are carrying out follow-up measures, including entry controls, culling and epidemiological investigations, they added. "We ask farms to bolster quarantine measures to prevent the disease from spreading to surrounding areas of Gyeonggi Province and South Chungcheong Province, which have reported several infection cases this season," an official from the agriculture ministry said.

Dec 10, 2025By Yonhap
Korea confirms 2 additional highly contagious bird flu cases

Dozens report side effects in first month of Mounjaro’s rollout in Korea

At least 35 cases of side effects, including two serious ones, were reported within a month of weight loss drug Mounjaro’s release in Korea, raising safety concerns amid surging demand. According to data obtained by Rep. Seo Mi-hwa of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea from the Korea Institute of Drug Safety and Risk Management, the cases were reported between August and September, following the local rollout of Mounjaro, whose active ingredient is tirzepatide. Health officials said two of the 35 reported cases met the threshold for a serious reaction, with symptoms such as diarrhea and hypoglycemic shock. Under Korean drug safety regulations, serious adverse events are defined as those that lead to death, are life-threatening, require hospitalization or produce permanent impairment. Fifteen cases involved women and four involved men, while the gender of the remaining 16 patients was not reported. Seven cases were reported among people between the ages of 19 and 65, with no age data given for the others. Common side effects linked to tirzepatide include gastrointestinal distress, ab

Dec 10, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
Dozens report side effects in first month of Mounjaro’s rollout in Korea

Korea confirms 8th highly contagious bird flu case of season

Korea on Tuesday reported another highly pathogenic avian influenza infection at a duck farm in South Jeolla Province, marking the eighth such case at a poultry farm this season. The latest case was detected in Yeongam, 380 kilometers south of Seoul, and marks the first from a duck farm this season, according to agricultural authorities. Authorities issued a 24-hour standstill order on all duck farms, and related facilities and vehicles nationwide. The government added it plans to conduct intensive inspections at all duck farms in the region. It also advised farmers to avoid visiting migratory bird habitats and follow basic prevention procedures, including changing shoes before entering barns.

Dec 9, 2025By Yonhap
Korea confirms 8th highly contagious bird flu case of season

What celebrity illustrator Kian84’s procrastination tells us about perfectionism

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Some people can only finish tasks when the deadline is dangerously close. Many have experienced the heavy feeling of wanting to begin but being unable to start. Pressure to “do it well” often leads to doing nothing at all. Webtoon artist and television personality Kian84, known for the hit series “Fashion King,” is a well-known example. ‘I only react when the house is on fire’ During the making of his webtoon, Kian84 struggled to meet deadlines. His delays were so frequent that fans jokingly called him the “king of tardiness." Appearing on a variety show, he said he was the type who only acts “when the house is on fire.” Viewers saw this pattern repeatedly on television: Kian84 would race to finish his drawings on the final day, often skipping meals as he worked through deadlines. The stress from living that way was considerable. “There was a time I thought, ‘I’m going to miss the deadline and get fired anyway … maybe I should just run away,’” he said with a laugh. Why can’t he finish early? ‘I fix it until I

Nov 29, 2025By Kormedi.com
What celebrity illustrator Kian84’s procrastination tells us about perfectionism

Why eating roadside ginkgo nuts can be dangerous

Ginkgo nuts that fall abundantly along streets in autumn may look harmless, but eating them without proper preparation can be dangerous, experts warn. Food and nutrition researchers said Thursday that ginkgo nuts, despite their nutty flavor, contain toxic substances that can be harmful when consumed in excess. Raw ginkgo nuts contain higher concentrations of toxins and must be roasted or cooked before eating. Adults should limit intake to 10 kernels per day, and children should eat no more than three. The main toxic compounds in ginkgo nuts are cyanogenic glycosides and methylpyridoxine. Cyanogenic glycosides convert into hydrogen cyanide in the body, causing dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms of acute poisoning. Severe cases can lead to loss of consciousness, impaired oxygen supply and cyanosis. Methylpyridoxine interferes with the function of vitamin B6, which is essential for maintaining the nervous system. It disrupts the production of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, potentially causing seizures and breathing difficulties. Large quantities can result in loss of

Nov 28, 2025By Hankookilbo
Why eating roadside ginkgo nuts can be dangerous
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