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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 04:25

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

Korea reports over 600 cases of malaria so far this year

Korea reports over 600 cases of malaria so far this year

The number of malaria cases has been rising sharply in Korea this year, nearing the 2016 numbers, health authorities said Friday.

2023-09-15 11:38

Gov't to keep import ban on seafood from regions near Fukushima

Gov't to keep import ban on seafood from regions near Fukushima

The government has received no requests from Tokyo to expand imports of Japanese seafood and plans to maintain the import ban as is, officials said Wednesday, denying a news report that Japan is trying to increase seafood exports to Korea.

2023-09-13 17:08

Health ministry to review medical law system to prevent controversy over nursing act

Health ministry to review medical law system to prevent controversy over nursing act

The South Korean government will start the process to review the country's unitary medial law system that covers the entire health professional, including doctors and nurses, in follow-up measures against a controversial nursing act that had rocked the local medical community, a vice health minister said Tuesday.

2023-09-12 20:37

Civic group's marches against Fukushima water release permitted near presidential office

Civic group's marches against Fukushima water release permitted near presidential office

A Seoul court on Friday ruled in favor of a civic group seeking to reverse a police decision to partially ban its plan to march toward the presidential office in protest against Japan's release of treated radioactive water.

2023-09-08 20:49

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