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Mon, December 4, 2023 | 17:47

Global bio leaders to gather in Seoul for World Bio Summit

Global bio leaders to gather in Seoul for World Bio Summit

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the World Health Organization will co-host the World Bio Summit 2023 in Seoul from Monday to Tuesday.

2023-11-19 17:16

Retailers enjoy soaring pesticide sales amid growing bedbug scare

Retailers enjoy soaring pesticide sales amid growing bedbug scare

A bedbug scare is shaking consumer markets as people scramble to look for protection from the pestilence that was believed to have disappeared from the country half a century ago, according to retail industry officials, Friday.

2023-11-10 17:24

Preventing spread of bedbugs

Preventing spread of bedbugs

Workers disinfect a subway carriage in Gwangju, Wednesday, as part of preventive measures against the spread of bedbugs. Reports of bedbug sightings and damage have begun to surge across the country since mid-September, leading health authorities to inspect and disinfect, if neccessary, public facilities such as public transportation, hotels, saunas and other establishments. ...

2023-11-08 16:55

Spreading fear of bedbugs alters daily lives of Koreans

Spreading fear of bedbugs alters daily lives of Koreans

Kim Sang-hee, 32, who commutes to and from work by subway in Seoul, does not sit during her rides these days even when there is an empty seat, because of fears of bedbugs that have been spreading nationwide recently.

2023-11-07 16:48

1st industrial death linked to cosmic radiation recognized

1st industrial death linked to cosmic radiation recognized

A labor panel has concluded the death of a cancer-stricken flight attendant resulted from exposure to cosmic radiation, marking the first recognition of this type of industrial death.

2023-11-06 15:59

Nationwide reports spark escalating public fears of bedbugs

Nationwide reports spark escalating public fears of bedbugs

Fears of bedbugs are spreading nationwide, with some avoiding sitting on public transportation or visiting movie theaters, amid an increasing number of reported cases of bedbug appearances and damage.

2023-11-06 11:17

Local gov'ts go all out to exterminate bedbugs as infestations spread

Local gov'ts go all out to exterminate bedbugs as infestations spread

Several local governments, including Seoul, Incheon and Busan, are scrambling to stop the spread of bedbugs amid growing reports of infestations across Korea.

2023-11-04 09:00

Korea's malaria cases reach highest level in 12 years

Korea's malaria cases reach highest level in 12 years

The number of malaria cases has been rising sharply in Korea this year, reaching the highest level in 12 years, health authorities said Sunday.

2023-10-22 10:14

Yoon shows firm resolve to pursue medical school quota expansion

Yoon shows firm resolve to pursue medical school quota expansion

President Yoon Suk Yeol made it clear, Thursday, that he will push ahead with a plan to raise the enrollment quota of medical schools to help stop or at least slow down deepening regional disparities in medical services and prepare for an aging society.

2023-10-19 16:38

Health minister asks doctors to support plan to expand medical school quota

Health minister asks doctors to support plan to expand medical school quota

The health minister on Thursday called for doctors to support the government's push to expand the medical school enrollment quota to maintain vital health care services.

2023-10-19 16:14

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