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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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Health Checkup Pre-Medication Guide: What You Must Stop Taking on the Day of Your Exam: As many individuals plan their health checkups for the second half of the year, health authorities emphasize that obtaining accura ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.09.02

“I touched my face again without realizing it” — Why our hands wander to our faces dozens of times a day: When lost in thought, we rest our chin in our hands; when nervous, we touch our nose or mouth; and when our eyes itch, we rub them ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.01

Meta Reaches Historic $18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Social Media Addiction: Meta has agreed to a massive legal settlement of approximately $18 billion (around 25 trillion KRW) to resolve extensive lawsuits ...; Yongwon Ko Senior Reporter 2026.08.27

The U.S. Battles "Lettuce Parasite" Outbreak Amid Climate Change Pressures on Dining Tables: The United States is currently grappling with widespread public anxiety and economic strain following a massive foodborne parasite ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.27

South Korea Bans Terms Like 'Warehouse' and 'Factory' in Pharmacy Names under Revised Pharmaceutical Affairs Act: The South Korean National Assembly has officially passed a partial amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, prohibiting pharma ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.27

Gut Microbe Breakthrough: KIST Researchers Discover Natural Compound to Combat Deadly Cancer Cachexia: SEOUL — Up to 80 percent of cancer patients face a debilitating complication known as cancer cachexia, a severe metabolic sy ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.17

Nationwide Malaria Alert Issued as Parasite Detected in Mosquito Carriers: The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on August 13, 2026, that it has issued a nationwide malaria alert ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.15

Emma Expands Collaboration with Interior Design Experts to Present Sleep Space Solutions: Sleep technology brand Emma announced on August 7 that it is launching a relay collaboration series with leading domestic interior ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.09

S. Korea Enforces ‘8-Week Rule’ Next Month to Clamp Down on Malingering Car Insurance Claims: SEOUL — In a decisive attempt to curb soft insurance fraud and eliminate "malingering patients" (often referred to as nairon ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.07

President Lee Vows ‘No Sacred Cows’ in Modifying Policies That Harm the Public: SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung declared on Thursday that the government must be ready to modify any policy without "sacred ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.07

WHO Issues Urgent Global Heatwave Directives: “Keep Cool, Stay Hydrated, and Safeguard Homes”: As relentless heatwaves sweep across the globe—leaving European metropolises sweltering and driving temperatures in South Ko ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.04

South Korea Launches Pan-Government 'One Health' Council to Combat Complex Infectious Disease Threats: SEOUL — South Korea has officially launched a comprehensive, multi-ministry government body designed to address the escalati ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.08.01

‘From Brain to Intestines’: Deadly 40°C Heatwaves Threaten Vital Organs Across South Korea: As temperatures surpass human body limits, medical experts warn of rapid organ failure, heatstroke, and a surge in emergency patie ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.01

Optimal Coffee Intake Varies by Age: What Science Says About Your Daily Brew: SEOUL — Coffee has long been celebrated not just as a morning wake-up call, but as a potent elixir packed with antioxidant p ...; Myung Sun Yim Correspondent 2026.08.01

South Korea’s Science Journalists to Explore AI Transformation and Obesity Treatments at 2026 Annual Conference: SEOUL — The Korea Science Reporters Association (KSJA) announced on July 24 that it will host the "2026 Science Journalism C ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.07.25

Brain's Secret for Lasting Memories: The Critical Role of Astrocytic Protein 'Ank2': (Seoul) — Why do some memories linger for a lifetime while others fade into oblivion within days? For decades, neuroscience ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.07.08

Regular Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Liver Disease: Study: A recent study suggests that maintaining a regular coffee-drinking habit may be beneficial for liver health. According to the Dai ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.07.04

Gamtae Extract Gains Official Recognition for Stress Relief and Relaxation: In a significant breakthrough for the South Korean functional food industry, Gamtae extract—a natural substance derived from ...; Myung Sun Yim Correspondent 2026.06.29

Early Detection of Dementia: Eye-Tracking Technology Reveals Links Between Ocular Movements and Cognitive Decline: A groundbreaking study by South Korean researchers has paved the way for the early detection of dementia by utilizing eye-tracking ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.06.24

KDCA Establishes New 6-Stage Prognostic System for Alzheimer’s Disease Progression: The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has announced a groundbreaking advancement in dementia research. The Nation ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.06.22

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