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Tue, August 20, 2019 | 13:59

Deadly humidifier sterilizers also used in barracks

Hazardous humidifier sterilizers were used at military camps here for about 12 years, and soldiers who served in the military during the period may have been exposed to the toxic chemicals, a state-run fact-finding body said, Monday.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-08-20 09:02

Gov't launches emergency monitoring of low-income households in welfare blind spot

The government has begun emergency monitoring of people in the lowest-income brackets who may not be protected by the social security net due to legal loopholes or ignorance of support programs. The move follows recent deaths of a North Korean defector mother and her young son in Seoul who were isolated in a “blind spot” of multiple welfare programs.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-18 17:07

How to sleep well during tropical nights

As Typhoon Lekima passed, the nation has endured tropical nights as the heat persists through the nighttime.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-18 14:58

Gov't plans to limit access to key medical facilities

The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to limit access to critical medical facilities including intensive care units and surgery and delivery rooms. The ministry submitted a revision to the Medical Law Friday, to limit access to key medical facilities and is scheduled to be introduced for legislation by Sept. 24.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-08-16 17:14

'Providing free menstrual products to all teenage girls in Seoul'

The day starts early for Kwon Su-jeong, a freshman legislator at Seoul City Council. Irregular hours are nothing new for Kwon, a 46-year-old former Asiana Airlines flight attendant and union leader. A Justice Party member, she was elected to the City Council last year through the proportional representation quota.

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-08-16 17:06

Heat waves kill 10; 1,500 seek hospital treatment

Ten people have died and more than 1,500 have been hospitalized in heat waves so far this year, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.As of Aug. 13, 1,577 people had been referred to hospital since the beginning of summer because of heat-related health issues. They showed symptoms ranging from numb hands to dizziness.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-15 13:47

Sex doll import continues to spark controversy

A dispute over the Supreme Court's verdict to allow the import of life-size sex doll “Real Doll” has intensified here over its possible effects on society. In June, the court ruled in favor of sex doll importer Bururu.com that sued the government customs agencies for blocking their imports. Judges said the sex dolls are for personal use and the government should not interfere...

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-08-13 17:37

Poll shows different preferences for smoking areas between men, women

Men prefer smoking outside while women prefer lighting up inside, a poll showed Tuesday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-13 17:16

60,000 Koreans opt to die with dignity

More Koreans are choosing to “die with dignity” as nearly 60,000 people have refused “meaningless” life-prolonging treatments over the past 18 months, according to a recent document from the health ministry, Sunday.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-08-11 17:07

Tips on getting back to healthy routine after vacation

Many will have lasting memories and vibes in life after a satisfying vacation. But returning to everyday life sometimes can be hard not only mentally but also physically.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-11 14:35

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