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Blood donation shortage

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By Lee Hyo-jin
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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

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