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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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Bucheon City Ensures Safety for 1,521 Seniors via 'Emergency Safety and Care Service': Bucheon City is continuing its safety management efforts for 1,521 individuals this year through the 'Emergency Safety and Care Se ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.30

Korean 'Life Satisfaction' at 6.9 Points... Women in Their 30s Show Highest Levels of Stress and Depression: The subjective life satisfaction felt by Koreans last year averaged 6.9 out of 10 points, according to a recent survey. Satisfacti ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.30

2030: Smoking and Fat Intake Rise, 4050: Obesity and Chronic Diseases on 'Red Alert': Last year, health behaviors among the 2030 young adult generation generally deteriorated, marked by an increase in smoking and fat ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.30

Support for Germ Cell Freezing and Preservation Costs for Those Expected to Experience Permanent Infertility: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) announced that it will provide financial support for germ cell freezing and ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.29

"Emergency Room-Hopping Prevention Bill" Passes Judiciary Committee in Fast-Track Amid Medical Community Concerns: An amendment to the Emergency Medical Service Act, designed to prevent the so-called "emergency room-hopping" phenomenon by enabli ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.29

The Caffeine Trap in Zero-Sugar Colas: Sweeteners Drop, But Caffeine Stays: As zero-sugar beverages surge in popularity among health-conscious consumers looking to cut calories, a common misconception is co ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.09.23

Ulsan Ranks First Nationwide in Heart Disease Mortality After Adjusting for Aging Effects: Ulsan, a relatively "young city" with an average population age lower than the national median, has long maintained a low crude mo ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.23

46% of Single-Household Individuals Lack Confidants, Showing an 18%p Increase Compared to Multi-Person Households: An analysis has revealed that 46% of individuals living alone fall under the "non-intimate type," characterized by having few peop ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.22

Caution Against Scrub Typhus Infection During Grave-Visiting and Weed-Pulling Season: The Chungnam Institute of Health and Environment emphasized on the 16th that as outdoor activities such as grave-mowing (beolcho) ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.18

Staying Safe from Infectious Diseases During Chuseok: Chungcheongnam-do announced preventive guidelines on the 16th for water-borne and food-borne infectious diseases, tick- and rodent ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.18

Unraveling the Mysteries of Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Two Distinct Disease Pathways and Their Clinical Implications: Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), widely recognized as the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer's dise ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.09.16

Unseen Risks of Reused Plastic Water Bottles: From Bacterial Growth to Proper Hygiene: Many people have the habit of drinking bottled water, closing the cap, and saving it to drink again later. It is also common in ho ...; Myung Sun Yim Correspondent 2026.09.16

Summer Kitchen Invader: The Truth Behind the 2mm Bug Found in Rice and Spices: Have you ever opened a container of pepper or a rice bin only to find tiny, brownish bugs wriggling around? Because they measure o ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.16

How to Perfectly Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs: Beyond Just Cold Water Soaking: When you are craving a hard-boiled egg, there is perhaps nothing more frustrating than having the shell stick stubbornly to the eg ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.16

Restaurant Hygiene Debate: Is Putting Napkins Under Utensils Actually Cleaner?: When dining out, many people instinctively pull out a paper napkin and place it on the restaurant table before setting down their ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.16

Hands Age Faster Than Your Face: Essential Care Guide to Prevent Hand Aging: It is common practice to meticulously apply sunscreens, serums, and rich creams to the face every day, yet the hands are frequentl ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.09.13

Five Types of Shoes to Avoid When Walking Long Distances for Foot Health and Stability: When planning autumn foliage trips or preparing for long-distance walking exercises in the refreshing weather, choosing the right ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.09.13

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses 7,000 Cases and 3,300 Deaths Amid Geographic Expansion: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing an unprecedented health crisis as the cumulative number of confirmed Ebola ca ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.09.12

South Korea Considers Expanding Life-Sustaining Treatment Discontinuation from 'Dying Phase' to 'Terminal Stage': South Korea is moving forward with a significant review to expand the legal framework surrounding life-sustaining treatments. The ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.10

South Korea’s Uninsured Medical Expenses Approach 9 Trillion Won Amid Persistent Overuse of Non-Benefit Services: The scale of non-benefit (uninsured) medical expenses in South Korea continues to grow at a staggering pace, reigniting concerns o ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.10

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