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'Sluts' on bicycles defy patriarchal society

Women’s rights activists held a bicycle rally in Seoul, Saturday, challenging the assertion that the way women dress contributes to sexual crimes. Ten participants gathered at the Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul wearing shorts and crop tops exposing their bellies _ some wore only a bra as a top. Phrases such as “slut” and “this is how I am,”was written on their bodies.

Diseases & welfare | 2017-09-04 19:23

Record amount of cancer-causing components detected in Yuhan-Kimberly sanitary pad

The largest amount of cancer-causing components was detected in a Yuhan-Kimberly’s sanitary pad product, according to a report by a local daily. The manufacturer holds the largest share in the domestic sanitary pad market. The largest amount of group 1 and 2 carcinogens was detected in Yuhan Kimberly’s product, in a study by the Korean Women’s Environmental Network and Kangwon National University professor Kim Man-goo. Last month, the civic group stated 22 harmful substances were found in 10 types of pads of domestic manufacturers, but did not disclose the names of the manufacturers.

Diseases & welfare | 2017-09-04 16:52

Authorities look into McDonald's bulgogi burger

Health authorities are inspecting McDonald’s bulgogi burgers, which are alleged to have caused stomach flu in multiple elementary school students in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. On Saturday, the global fast-food chain’s Korean unit suspended sales of the locally-inspired burger nationwide. McDonald’s move came after seven elementary school students and a teacher showed symp...

Diseases & welfare | 2017-09-03 16:42

Malaria infections spread in inter-Korean border areas

Nine out of 10 malaria infections in South Korea occur in border areas with North Korea, a member of a provincial government disease control body said Saturday. Officials at the government of Gyeonggi Province that surrounds Seoul said Saturday that a college professor belonging to the province's Committee on Infectious Diseases argued against the construction of a large-scal...

Diseases & welfare | 2017-09-02 15:44

Gov't to boost protection of marriage immigrants

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Thursday it would boost its efforts to protect the rights of marriage immigrants here, most of whom are women from Southeast Asia. It is seeking to help prevent domestic violence and expand support for these women. The ministry came with the measures in a briefing to President Moon Jae-in at the Sejong Government Complex. It said it will provide more detailed information on living in Korea to those who plan to immigrate to marry, and raise awareness of their rights. The ministry also said it would provide spouses and other family members with s...

Diseases & welfare | 2017-08-31 19:08

President defends welfare policy

President Moon Jae-in defended his generous welfare policy Wednesday, arguing that in the long run it will lead to national development and the enhancement of the quality of life for citizens. “Money spent on combating a low birthrate and creating jobs is the best way to protect citizens and create better lives for people with more jobs and social and economic developments,” Moon said at a briefing on health and welfare, women and family, and labor policies in the Sejong administrative city. Members of his cabinet, relevant ministry officials gave the briefing at which lawmakers were also pr...

Diseases & welfare | 2017-08-31 17:25

DDT found in soil of tainted egg farms

Two egg farms in North Gyeongsang Province that were found to have eggs contaminated with the pesticide DDT also turned out to have the harmful substance in the soil, the government said Tuesday. It was not found in the water, fodder or other plants nearby. Criticism is yet again mounting against safety authorities over their inadequate safety guidelines on the permissible amount of harmful substances farms can have, including DDT. The eggs found there were all recalled and destroyed, according to the Ministry of Drug and Food Safety. The Rural Development Administration said its on-site ins...

Diseases & welfare | 2017-08-29 16:58

Manufacturer of controversial sanitary pad began refunds

Kleannara, the local manufacturer of controversial disposable sanitary pads, said it started refunding customers from 2 p.m, Monday. Those who bought products can file a refund request by visiting http://www.thelilian.com/refund/ or calling 080-082-2100. The manufacturer already halted production of all sanitary pads after major retailers pulled its Lilian products off their ...

Diseases & welfare | 2017-08-28 18:22

80% of airborne bacteria found in S. Korea, China overlap

More than 80 percent of airborne bacteria in South Korea and China overlap, a report said Monday, suggesting that the bacteria may be blowing to the Korean Peninsula along with Chinese microdust. A team of researchers from Seoul National University's Graduate School of Public Health measured fine dust concentrations in Seoul, Beijing and Japan's Nagasaki over a period of one year and analyzed them for bacterial DNA. Their findings were published in the latest edition of the journal Scientific Reports.

Diseases & welfare | 2017-08-28 11:10

Concerns over sanitary pads go unabated

The drug safety authorities are belatedly launching an inspection of sanitary pads, after a public uproar erupted over side effects of a domestic manufacturer’s product. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it would look into 896 types of pads of 56 manufacturers, including imported products, to check whether they contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It will scrutinize whether the products contain 10 types of VOCs which are known to be harmful including benzene and stylene, and complete the inspection by the end of next month.

Diseases & welfare | 2017-08-27 17:04

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