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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 20:25

Korea on alert over increase in tuberculosis patients among elderly

Korea on alert over increase in tuberculosis patients among elderly

Health authorities are on alert over an increasing number of tuberculosis (TB) patients among the elderly, as TB is one of the most fatal contagious diseases, especially for those who are vulnerable to respiratory illness.

2023-10-05 17:01

Korea vows thorough radiation tests of seafood as Japan begins 2nd round of Fukushima water release

Korea vows thorough radiation tests of seafood as Japan begins 2nd round of Fukushima water release

Korea will continue intensive radiation tests on domestic and imported seafood as Japan began the second phase of the discharge of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean on Thursday, the oceans ministry said.

2023-10-05 14:30

Japan begins 2nd water release from Fukushima power plant

Korea to freeze health insurance premiums for 2024

Korea to freeze health insurance premiums for 2024

The health ministry said Tuesday it will freeze state health insurance premiums for next year for the first time in seven years.

2023-09-26 17:25

Korea approves emergency use of Moderna's updated vaccine

Korea approves emergency use of Moderna's updated vaccine

Korea's health authorities said Tuesday they approved the emergency use of Moderna Inc.'s updated COVID-19 vaccine to target today's most common strain.

2023-09-26 15:31

Will new measures ease shortage of pediatricians in Korea?

Will new measures ease shortage of pediatricians in Korea?

The government announced new measures to address a shortage of pediatric physicians in Korea, which experts fear could escalate into a major child health care crisis.

2023-09-25 18:27

Korean gov't faces international criticism for R&D budget cuts

Korean gov't faces international criticism for R&D budget cuts

The international scientific community is criticizing a decision by the Korean government to cut next year's budget for state-sponsored scientific research activities. The criticism comes after the decision raised public concerns here for possibly damaging the country’s growth potential.

2023-09-25 16:58

Patients, doctors at loggerheads as operating room CCTV footage made mandatory

Patients, doctors at loggerheads as operating room CCTV footage made mandatory

Both patients’ groups and the medical sector are reacting against a revised Medical Services Act that requires medical institutions to install close-circuit cameras (CCTV) in operating rooms to prevent possible abuses against patients under anesthesia.

2023-09-24 16:34

Cancer, heart disease among major causes of death in 2022

Cancer, heart disease among major causes of death in 2022

Cancer and heart diseases were among the major causes of death for Koreans in 2022, data showed Thursday, with the total number of deaths hitting a new record.

2023-09-21 13:55

Free flu vaccination program kicks off

Free flu vaccination program kicks off

A notice of the national free flu vaccination program for high-risk groups is posted at a hospital in Seoul's Seongbuk District, Wednesday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said the program, which will run through April 30 next year, targets children aged six months to 12 years old, pregnant women and those aged 65 and over. Yonhap

Jun Ji-hye2023-09-20 15:51

Korea to expand emergency seawater radiation tests amid Fukushima woes

Korea to expand emergency seawater radiation tests amid Fukushima woes

Korea will strengthen emergency seawater radiation tests by adding more coastal spots to ease public concerns about Japan's release of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, Seoul's oceans minister has said.

2023-09-18 13:02

Imports of Japanese seafood dip for 5th month in August

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