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Mon, July 22, 2019 | 04:22

Calls grow to legalize abortion drugs

Concern is rising over the growing illegal online sale of “abortion drugs,” the effects of which have not been proven. With a law banning abortion ruled unconstitutional earlier this year, women's rights groups say the nation needs urgently to legalize the prescription and sale of abortion drugs so women can use safe and authorized medicine.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-07-21 17:19

Tougher regulations take effect on suicide instigation online

People who use the internet to share suicide tips or attempt to make suicide pacts will face a prison sentence, according to the new Suicide Prevention Law that took effect on July 16, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-07-21 16:29

Italian restaurant owner provides free pasta for underfed children

It has been three years since 34-year-old Oh In-tae, an owner of Italian bistro “Zinjja Pasta,” opened his restaurant in the popular district of Hongdae in Mapo-gu, Seoul, and he says business there is never easy. Nonetheless, he recently began a charity event to serve free pasta to underfed children visiting his restaurant.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-07-19 17:50

Expensive veterinary clinic fees lead to abandonment of pets

A total of 5.93 million households, or 23.7 percent of the country's total population, are raising a pet here, and 80 percent of them take their animals to a veterinarian clinic at least once a year. On average they spend an annual 300,000 won ($254) to 400,000 won per year on checkups for healthy pets.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-07-16 17:45

41 cafes caught for using unhygienic ice

More than 40 coffee shop franchise outlets have been caught for using contaminated ice, the health authority said Tuesday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-07-16 17:14

Korea to restrict foreigners' visa extensions for defaulting on health insurance fees

South Korea will restrict visa extensions for foreigners and Korean nationals residing overseas, starting next month, in case they default on state health insurance fees, government officials said Tuesday. The measure comes as a new rule went into force the same day that requires all foreigners staying in the country for six months or longer to sign up for its health insuranc...

2019-07-16 16:19

Tattoos no longer taboo in Korea

Attitudes towards tattoos have shifted in Korea over the past few years. Formerly, getting a tattoo was considered an act of befouling the sacred body that was given to you by your parents, and was an act that was associated with the threat and lawlessness of gangsters. Today, however, is common to see people with tattoos, and the negative associations they once carried have ...

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-07-15 18:13

Plastic surgery hospitals cause controversy with illegal YouTube ads

Cosmetic surgery clinics' YouTube channels containing patients talking about their experiences is causing controversy as they are being seen as sponsored events promoting the clinics without mentioning possible side effects of plastic surgery. There is no law to specifically govern such advertisements disguised as customer reviews.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-07-14 17:20

Vaccination substantially reduces HPV infections

Cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, especially two types of 16 and 18, cause 70 percent of cancer and pre-cancerous cervical lesions.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-07-14 16:24

Brazilian orthopedic surgeon hopes to learn new technique

Breno Frota Siqueira, an orthopedic surgeon from Brazil, has been participating in a fellowship course at Wooridul Spine Hospital.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-07-12 15:53

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