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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 systems and raising …

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

WEBFollowing a two-hour delay, she suffered cardiac arrest and died. In 2022, South Korea’s health ministry’s data highlighted that there are 2.5 doctors for every …

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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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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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South Korea’s striking doctors face license suspensions

WEBThe health ministry began on-site investigations at teaching hospitals on Monday to enforce legal actions against those responsible for the ongoing strike. The trainee doctors’ strike, …

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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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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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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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Trainee doctors walkout tests South Korean government

WEBStarting March 1, the South Korean government will commence procedures to suspend the medical licenses of trainee doctors who have not returned to work. The government …

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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 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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South Korea must improve mental health services after the …

WEBYoung people already under chronic stress now face collective trauma, underlining need for universal mental health care. The deaths of 158 people in the …

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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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South Korean ruling party pushes revised Nursing Act amid doctor

WEBKOREA PRO March 29, 2024. Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union members gather in Seoul to begin their first day of strikes, July 13, 2023 | Image: Korean Health and …

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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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ROK Court rules in favor of gay couple seeking spousal health …

WEBThe Seoul High Court delivered a landmark decision, ruling in favor of a same-sex couple demanding the same spousal coverage from the state health …

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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 …

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South Korea’s World Scout Jamboree marred by heatwave and …

WEBIn addition to the health concerns caused by the weather, complaints arose regarding the poor conditions at the venue, including the discovery of mold in boiled eggs distributed …

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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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Fertility freefall challenges South Korea’s demographic stability

WEBSouth Korea’s total fertility rate has dropped to a new record low of 0.65 in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Statistics Korea, exacerbating the country’s demographic …

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Why there are reasons to worry about South Korea banks after …

WEBWhile the effects in Asia have so far been minimal, the high-profile collapse nonetheless raises questions about the health of South Korea’s own banking system. …

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Ruling party leader calls for reciprocity in Korea-China relations in

WEBHe further highlighted a disparity in health insurance coverage, suggesting that this should also adhere to the principle of reciprocity. During the same speech, Kim outlined several …

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