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AI Medical Ecosystem in Focus: KIMES 2026 Opens in Seoul as Global Healthcare Hub

SEOUL – The 41st International Medical Device & Hospital Equipment Exhibition (KIMES 2026) officially kicked off on March 19 at the COEX exhibition center in Seoul. Running through March 22,
Genetic 'Molecular Mirror': Blood Tests Challenge Biopsy Limits in Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

(C) Vietbao.vn SEOUL — A breakthrough in precision oncology is paving the way for a future where a simple blood draw could provide a more comprehensive genetic map of ovarian cancer than trad

Hy to Host the 2nd Annual "Haru Run" Marathon: Expanding Health Horizons at Misa Boat Race Park

SEOUL, South Korea – Following the massive success of its inaugural event, hy (formerly Korea Yakult) has officially announced the return of its signature wellness event. On March 6, the company

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British Surgeon Performs Historic Remote Robotic Surgery Across 2,400km: (C) ITVX London, UK — In a landmark achievement for telemedicine, a surgeon based in London has successfully performed a ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.03.07

Health Alert: Is Your Dining Table "Toxic"? The Hidden Risks of Cleaning with Wet Wipes: It has become a ubiquitous sight in modern households: reaching for a disposable wet wipe to quickly clean the dining table after ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.06

The Illusion of a "Stress-Relieving" Smoke: Study Finds Smokers More Prone to Depression: (C) WSB-TV SEOUL — While many smokers reach for a cigarette to "calm their nerves," a new study suggests that the habit m ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2026.03.05

The Architecture of Tranquility: Why ‘Wellness’ is the New Social Imperative: (C) Montclair Local SEOUL — For years, South Korean social media was dominated by the hashtag #O-Wun-Wan—a shorthand ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.03.04

Shared Spoons, Silent Threat: Communal Dining and the 6-Fold Spike in Gastric Cancer Risk: (C) Insight SEOUL — For generations, the act of sharing a single pot of jjigae (stew) has been a symbol of Korean jeong ( ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.28

Don't Toss Your Sweaty Gym Clothes Straight into the Washer: Here’s Why: (C) AOL.com While it may seem intuitive to throw your sweat-soaked workout gear directly into the laundry hamper or washing mac ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.27

S. Korea to Launch 'Disabled-Friendly Hospitals' Under First National Health Master Plan: (C) Nature SEOUL – In a landmark move to dismantle barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities, the South Korean go ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.23

Lawmaker Proposes 'Chronic Kidney Disease Management Act' to Expand State Support: [SEOUL] — In a significant move to address the skyrocketing medical costs and health challenges posed by renal diseases, a d ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.19

South Korea to Implement 95% Co-payment 'Managed Care' for Overtreated Procedures: The South Korean government is set to crack down on medical overuse by integrating high-expenditure non-reimbursable treatments in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.19

From Farm Waste to Mental Wellness: Rice By-products Proven to Combat Stress and Depression: (C) Springer A research team at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital (PNUYH) has unlocked a new potential for treating me ...; Desk 2026.02.19

New Special Act Proposed to Launch Independent Probe into South Korea’s ‘ER Merry-Go-Round’ Deaths: (C) TBS SEOUL – In a decisive move to tackle the chronic issue of "emergency room (ER) merry-go-rounds"—where ambul ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.19

"Sudden Performance Drop and Irritability?" Male Menopause Targets Men as Early as Their 40s: When people hear the term "male menopause" (andropause), they often think only of declining sexual function. However, the reality ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2026.02.15

"Even Ailing 90-Year-Olds Can Sign Up": The Explosive Rise of Ultra-Aged Insurance: (C) SBS As South Korea rapidly transitions into a "super-aged society," the insurance landscape is shifting under the feet of s ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.15

A Single Drop to Cure Presbyopia: 'Dream Eye Drops' Set to Enter Korean Market: (C) AARP SEOUL — The era of managing "old-age vision" (presbyopia) with eye drops instead of reading glasses is expected ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.02.15

The "Miracle" Myth: New Cochrane Review Debunks Intermittent Fasting as Superior Weight Loss Strategy: (C) Brain & Life For years, the digital landscape has been dominated by the allure of "Intermittent Fasting" (IF). From Hol ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.15

Staying Strong Without Breaking the Bank: Middle-Aged Koreans Turn to 'At-Home Workouts': (C) Aday SEOUL — As sarcopenia (muscle loss) becomes increasingly recognized as a significant health risk, South Korea&rs ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2026.02.13

New Frontier in Hospital Infection Control: Korean Researchers Unlock Pre-emptive Immune Defense: (C) KBR Secondary infections occurring within hospital environments—often involving bacteria or viruses—have remain ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.11

Alzheimer’s: Starting in the Eyes, Not the Brain? The Unexpected Link to Common Bacteria: (C) SCI Tech Daily For decades, the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease was confined strictly to the gray matter of the brain. ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.11

Inha University Hospital Celebrates 200th Kidney Transplant with 97% Survival Rate Leading the Way in Regional Transplantation Excellence and Donor Honor Systems: INCHEON — Inha University Hospital’s Organ Transplant Center announced on Wednesday that it has successfully reached t ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.02.05

K-Science Breakthrough: The "Smart Hat" That Fights Balding with 92% Efficiency: (C) X.com In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the future of hair loss treatment, South Korean researchers have unveile ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.05

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