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What do stay-at-home moms do all day?

What do stay-at-home moms do all day?

So what do stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) do all day anyway?

Jane Han | 2017-02-10 22:19

Health insurance reforms to reduce burden on underprivileged

Health insurance reforms to reduce burden on underprivileged

The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a plan on Jan. 23 to reform the national health insurance contribution scheme. Putting more weight on income, the scheme will go through three stages of gradual reforms.

Lee Kyung-min | 2017-02-10 21:40

Are kids learning too much too soon?

Are kids learning too much too soon?

I recently read an article in a mainstream Korean newspaper about two-year-olds in some of Seoul's richest neighborhoods being tutored in writing, math and science. We're talking two-year-olds. I then looked at my own two-year-old at home who just happened to be eating her freshly picked booger. Satisfied with the size, she flashed a big cheesy smile. At that moment, I honest...

Jane Han | 2017-02-05 20:32

[Lunar New Year] Call 129 or 119 in the event of emergency

Lunar New YearCall 129 or 119 in the event of emergency

The Ministry of Health and Welfare is offering information about hospitals that will operate around the clock during the Lunar New Year holidays.The ministry said more than 530 medical centers will be open for emergency patients. In the event of any emergency, call 129 or 119.

Lee Jin-a | 2017-01-26 14:54

Mass migration begins as Lunar New Year arrives

Korean doctor to fight off endemics in East Timor

Korean doctor to fight off endemics in East Timor

Song Jin-su, a doctor specialized in infectious diseases, has been named to lead a joint project run by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to fight tropical diseases in East Timor, according to KOICA, Wednesday.

Yi Whan-woo | 2017-01-25 15:58

Army major honored for donating blood

Army major honored for donating blood

Kim Seong-su, a major in the Third Field Army, was designated as an honorary chief of the Korean Red Cross for over 200 blood donations he has made so far. Only around 100 people have received the designation. Born in Masan, South Gyeongsang Province, now part of Changwon, Kim grew up seeing his parents help underprivileged neighbors. They delivered newspapers every day for e...

Yoon Ja-young | 2017-01-23 15:13

Youngest girl turns 2: big day for mom

Youngest girl turns 2: big day for mom

Yesterday was a big day for me. My youngest Lauren turned two. But I repeat, it was a big day for me, not her.I know I haven’t put too much spotlight on my baby girl in my recent columns, but I’d like to say that she exudes a bigger and bolder sense of presence in this house than both of her older sisters combined.Witnessing Lauren today, I can’t believe just one year ago she...

2017-01-22 17:54

How to change New year's health resolution from 'false hope' to 'true hope'

How to change New year's health resolution from 'false hope' to 'true hope'

There is a term called “false hope syndrome.” It means our New Year’s resolutions are usually unrealistic with excessively high expectations, which ends up in a short-term resolution.

Lee Kyung-min | 2017-01-12 16:26

Caring for ski-related injuries

Caring for ski-related injuries

Typically, winter is not a season for outdoor activities, but there are still means to exercise the body even in the cold.

Lee Kyung-min | 2017-01-12 16:24

Love-hate relationship with toys

Love-hate relationship with toys

Toys - oh how could such colorful and innocent playthings become such a monumental source of constant stress for a grown woman? When you have too many. Way too many toys.

Jane Han | 2017-01-08 15:37

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