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Korea to provide mental health counseling to 1 million by …

WEBAs part of plans to overhaul its mental health policy, the Korean government announced Tuesday it will provide psychological counseling to 80,000 people, including …

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A to Z of Korean national health insurance for foreigners

WEBBeth Wordley, a 21-year-old exchange student at the Seoul National University, did not know she would be automatically registered for the national health …

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Health minister says gov’t will not scrap medical reform …

WEBThe bargaining between the government and the medical sector has stalled for more than two months. Cho addressed the Korean Medical Association (KMA), the …

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Over 6,000 trainee doctors resign as Korea's medical crisis …

WEBOf them, 1,630 interns and residents stopped providing medical services. Hospitals have not approved any of the resignation letters yet. During the site inspection, …

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Making bio-health a future growth engine

WEBKang Dae-hee The author is a professor at Seoul National University Medical School and head of the future development committee. The Consumer Electronics Show …

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Foreign dependents might have to wait for medical …

WEBForeign dependents might soon have to live in Korea for at least six months to be covered by the health insurance of a relative working for a local company.

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Panda-mic quarantine: Fu Bao embarks on bamboo binge …

WEBMore video footage of Fu Bao was released by the Chinese panda center three weeks after Korea’s beloved first-born giant panda departed the country. The China …

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JYP donates 500 million won to treat underprivileged …

WEBJYP Entertainment Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Byun Sang-bong, pictured right, and Yonsei University Health System President and CEO Keum Ki-chang …

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Mental disorders lead military service exemptions in Korea

WEBMental disorders, including depression, stand as the primary medical impediment preventing Korean men from fulfilling their mandatory military service, …

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Doctors slam gov't plan to expand medical school …

WEBLast Sunday, senior PPP politicians, the government and the presidential office held a policy meeting to discuss the polarizing issue. The government had …

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Fifth tiger death in two years at Seoul Grand Park as Taebaek dies

WEBThe park reported that the tiger had experienced a significant loss of appetite and a notable decrease in activity in recent times. “We attempted various methods, …

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As eating disorders surge, experts urge society to take them …

WEBStarving female teenagers The number of teenagers suffering from eating disorders in recent years has shot up significantly. According to the Health Insurance …

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Lotte considering crucial portfolio change to focus on

WEBSAN DIEGO — Lotte is considering a crucial portfolio change in a bid to focus on its biopharmaceutical arm, Lotte Biologics. “We are aiming to foster the …

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Family Ministry looking to redefine the foundations of family

WEBThe Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on Tuesday said it began discussions on wide-ranging reforms to current family law, potentially upending …

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[WHY] The art of premium postpartum care at Korea's sanhujoriwon

WEBExpectant mother Lee Na-young, 33, has her postpartum care planned to a T. “I will be going directly to a sanhujoriwon in Gangseo District [western Seoul] from the …

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Supplement market booms as Koreans seek perfect health

WEBA 44-year-old office worker takes probiotic, blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering pills every morning. While having breakfast, he also takes three vitamin C pills, …

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HYBE to open industry's first in-house health care center for artists

WEBHYBE is one of the biggest entertainment companies in the K-pop industry. It consists of several labels, such as BigHit Music, Source Music, Pledis Entertainment …

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Haechan of NCT to take a break from activities to recover health

WEBNCT’s Haechan will take a break from band activities due to health issues, the singer’s agency SM Entertainment said Wednesday. “Haechan showed symptoms of …

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Gov't, doctors wage war of nerves as protest resignations mount

WEBTension between the government and doctors in Korea is escalating amid concerns of medical chaos as interns and residents began submitting their resignation …

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Medical school professors to resign in solidarity with striking doctors

WEBProfessors at other universities are taking similar steps to defend their trainee doctors’ decisions. In a statement issued Tuesday, a professorial committee at …

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Lotte Healthcare will cater to aging society

WEBLotte Corporation announced it will establish health care subsidiary Lotte Healthcare, targeting the aging population and growing demand for health services.

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SNU medical school professors to resign en masse over gov't …

WEBCho added that prior notices of medical license suspension had been sent to a total of 5,556 striking junior doctors as of Monday. He said there is “no change in the …

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