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South Korea Confronts a Growing Health Crisis as Adult Obesity Rates Surge

SEOUL — South Korea is grappling with a widening public health challenge as new data reveals that over a third of the nation's adult population is now classified as obese, driven largely by
Bucheon City to Host "Pet Culture Class with Companion Dog Patrol"

Bucheon City announced that it will hold the "Pet Culture Class with Companion Dog Patrol" at the Communication Courtyard of Bucheon City Hall on November 15, recruiting 100 participants o

Busan’s New Regional Trauma System Delivers Faster Care and Keeps Patients Local

BUSAN — A pilot initiative aimed at revamping Busan’s emergency medical framework is showing significant results, sharply reducing the need to transfer critical trauma patients outside the

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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 coul ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.08

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 announc ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.03.07

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 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 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 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