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Sun, December 3, 2023 | 10:51

Doctors threaten to protest gov't move to expand medical school quota

Doctors threaten to protest gov't move to expand medical school quota

The government is expected to face massive protests from doctors over its imminent plan to drastically increase the enrollment quota of medical schools to address a looming shortage of physicians in the country and a deepening regional disparity of medical resources.

2023-10-16 16:43

Rival parties united over government's push to increase medical school enrollment quota

Korea begins preparations for 4th launch of homegrown space rocket Nuri in 2025

Korea begins preparations for 4th launch of homegrown space rocket Nuri in 2025

Korea has officially begun preparations for the next launch of homegrown space rocket Nuri aiming to send a next-generation medium-sized satellite into space in the second half of 2025, the state space institute said Friday.

2023-10-13 11:34

Being young does not necessarily equate to being happy

Being young does not necessarily equate to being happy

A man in his 20s, who was hired by one of the world's major IT companies three years ago, quit his job last year.

2023-10-12 16:25

No. of psychiatrists in Korea remains in lower rank among OECD nations

No. of psychiatrists in Korea remains in lower rank among OECD nations

The number of psychiatrists per 1,000 people in Korea was far less than the average of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member nations due mainly to lack of government investment into mental health services, an opposition lawmaker said Tuesday.

2023-10-10 16:24

Concerns grow over rise in caffeine consumption among teens

Concerns grow over rise in caffeine consumption among teens

Lee, a 19-year-old high school student based in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, said high-caffeine beverages, such as coffee and energy drinks, are a necessity to aid her in her studies, as she has had a hectic academic schedule ahead of the College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT) slated for November this year.

2023-10-09 16:48

Korea on alert over increase in tuberculosis patients among elderly

Korea on alert over increase in tuberculosis patients among elderly

Health authorities are on alert over an increasing number of tuberculosis (TB) patients among the elderly, as TB is one of the most fatal contagious diseases, especially for those who are vulnerable to respiratory illness.

2023-10-05 17:01

Korea vows thorough radiation tests of seafood as Japan begins 2nd round of Fukushima water release

Korea vows thorough radiation tests of seafood as Japan begins 2nd round of Fukushima water release

Korea will continue intensive radiation tests on domestic and imported seafood as Japan began the second phase of the discharge of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean on Thursday, the oceans ministry said.

2023-10-05 14:30

Japan begins 2nd water release from Fukushima power plant

Korea to freeze health insurance premiums for 2024

Korea to freeze health insurance premiums for 2024

The health ministry said Tuesday it will freeze state health insurance premiums for next year for the first time in seven years.

2023-09-26 17:25

Korea approves emergency use of Moderna's updated vaccine

Korea approves emergency use of Moderna's updated vaccine

Korea's health authorities said Tuesday they approved the emergency use of Moderna Inc.'s updated COVID-19 vaccine to target today's most common strain.

2023-09-26 15:31

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

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