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Nationwide strike by healthcare workers erupts despite …

WebThe Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union (KHMU), comprising approximately 45,000 nurses and caregivers from 140 medical institutions across the country, launched a …

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How South Korea’s academic pressure fueling youth mental health

WebA quiet yet profound crisis is unfolding among South Korea’s youth, as an alarming increase in mental health issues among teenagers is straining healthcare …

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Why South Korea is experiencing an overprescription of …

WebIn South Korea, the conversation around mental health is becoming less taboo, with more people now willing to discuss and seek treatment for mental health …

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Environmental woes mount as South Korea pushes industrial …

WebResidents living near industrial zones in South Korea face severe health risks due to exposure to environmental hazards. However, ROK authorities prioritize industrial …

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South Korea must improve mental health services after the …

WebThe deaths of 158 people in the Itaewon crowd crush have left an indelible mark on the psyche of the South Korean people in many ways. Beyond the immediate …

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South Korea faces medical meltdown amid doctor strike

WebIn response to a nationwide mass walkout by South Korean trainee doctors over the government’s plans to increase medical school admissions, the government has …

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Godsaeng: The self-improvement trend pushing South Korea’s …

WebThe South Korean “godsaeng” lifestyle, which emphasizes constant productivity and self-improvement, has gained popularity among the country’s …

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Why pediatric care in South Korea faces a precipitous decline

WebA dire pediatric health crisis is unfolding in South Korea, and families like Kim Kyu-jong’s are feeling the brunt of it. When Kim’s toddler developed a fever, the lack of …

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South Korea launches pilot program to employ foreign domestic …

WebThe South Korean Ministry of Labor announced a pilot program to employ approximately 100 foreign domestic workers later this year. These workers, mainly from the Philippines …

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Politics of care: Uproar over nursing law sets up difficult decision

WebA new law on nursing practices has ignited a fiery debate between South Korea’s largest nursing union and various health and medical organizations over how …

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Why a critical shortage of doctors in South Korea has sparked a

WebIn 2022, South Korea’s health ministry’s data highlighted that there are 2.5 doctors for every 1,000 people in South Korea. When excluding practitioners of …

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How South Korea's sex education is out of step with international

WebThe Seoul Metropolitan Council’s education committee took a close look at a preliminary ordinance on sex education aimed at “creating a school culture in which …

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Scales of inequality: How socio-economic factors amplify obesity …

WebObesity is becoming a major problem in South Korea, compounded by mental health concerns and socio-economic implications stemming from the COVID-19 …

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South Korea pledges significant boost for pediatric care amid …

WebSouth Korea’s government will allocate $987 million (1.3 trillion won) over five years to enhance pediatric care and reduce hospitalization costs for children under …

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South Korea’s striking doctors face license suspensions

WebThe South Korean government has initiated steps to potentially suspend the medical licenses of thousands of trainee doctors who have continued to defy orders to return to …

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Why more young South Koreans are grappling with drug abuse …

WebSouth Korea is tightening its sentencing guidelines for drug offenses against children after a series of reported incidents involving drinks laced with methamphetamine …

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South Korean firefighters fight more than fire amid mental health

WebMental health experts advocate enhanced support for first responders amid rising stress and tragic loss of life. In Nov. 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol …

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Yoon moves to scrap gender ministry in appeal to anti-feminist

WebSouth Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has moved a step closer to shutting down the country’s gender equality ministry and fulfilling a campaign promise, in what …

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South Korea’s EV battery waste redesignation: Prospects and …

WebSouth Korea’s Ministry of Environment unveiled plans on Monday to reclassify waste batteries from electric vehicles (EVs), alongside waste paper, scrap metal and other …

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