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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 22:35

Move to exempt doctors from punishment for medical errors draws controversy

Move to exempt doctors from punishment for medical errors draws controversy

The government's move to exempt doctors from criminal punishment in case of medical accidents is stirring up arguments. Doctors say such a measure is necessary to make sure they can offer medical services to patients in more stable environment. Objectors criticize this, saying doctors are only aiming to avoid their responsibility.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-06-11 16:34

Korea's lunar orbiter likely to operate for 2 more years

Korea's lunar orbiter likely to operate for 2 more years

Korea's unmanned space vehicle Danuri is expected to operate for two more years thanks to its energy-saving mode, a senior government official said Wednesday.

2023-06-07 17:48

Controversy grows as fisheries ministry stresses safety of seafood, salt, beaches

Controversy grows as fisheries ministry stresses safety of seafood, salt, beaches

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is facing a growing controversy over its recent attempts to reassure consumers about the safety of seafood and salt, as well as beaches, ahead of the planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2023-06-06 14:38

Deep-rooted problems push nurses to handle doctors' duties

Deep-rooted problems push nurses to handle doctors' duties

One physician assistant (PA) nurse said she had to carry out a polypectomy, an operation to remove polyps from the inside of a patient's colon, while another said she was once told to pronounce a patient dead.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-06-04 17:00

Korea sees record-high number of flu patients for late spring

Korea sees record-high number of flu patients for late spring

Influenza, which typically strikes during winter, has spread at an alarming level in late spring, marking the highest number of patients for a late spring and early summer season.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-06-04 16:36

Transition to endemic

Transition to endemic

A medical worker posts a notice at a public health center in Gwangju, Tuesday, to inform the public that the mandatory COVID-19 isolation period of seven days will be shortened to five days and no longer be compulsory starting Thursday when the government is set to downgrade the classification of COVID-19 from the top level. Yonhap

Jun Ji-hye2023-05-30 17:15

Doctors, pharmacists to receive 30% bonus for offering telemedicine service

Doctors, pharmacists to receive 30% bonus for offering telemedicine service

The government will begin its telemedicine pilot program as planned from Thursday, mainly permitting the service for second-visit patients or regular patients of local clinics.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-05-30 17:10

Korea to ease immigration rules to attract more medical tourists

Korea to ease immigration rules to attract more medical tourists

Korea aims to ease immigration procedures to attract more international patients who visit the country to undergo medical treatment or receive cosmetic surgery. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Monday that the government aims to attract up to 700,000 medical tourists annually by 2027.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-05-30 08:31

Half of medical tourists visiting Korea inspired by K-culture

Half of medical tourists visiting Korea inspired by K-culture

Nearly half of all foreign medical tourists visiting Korea last year were motivated as a consequence of their interest in the country's popular and dynamic culture, according to a survey, Sunday.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-05-28 16:55

Nuri's main payload NEXTSAT-2 enters orbit, makes communication with Earth

Nuri's main payload NEXTSAT-2 enters orbit, makes communication with Earth

Korea's main satellite has successfully entered orbit and made multiple communications with ground stations, the science ministry said Friday.

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