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South Korea to Compensate Mothers for Severe Disabilities During Childbirth
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (188+ words) Ministry of Health and Welfare announces legislative proposal The scope of state compensation for unavoidable medical accidents during childbirth is being expanded to include 'severe maternal disability.'" The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on April 28 that it is issuing…...
High rates of premenopausal breast cancer in Asia demand tailored strategies
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (214+ words) Global Breast Cancer Conference 2026 and Korean Breast Cancer Society Conference The number of young breast cancer patients in Korea is increasing due to factors such as earlier menarche, later menopause, fewer childbirths, shorter breastfeeding periods, and a Westernized diet. The…...
KMA to Host Monthly Live You Tube Session for Public Weather Inquiries
2+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) is launching a monthly You Tube live stream where the public can ask weather-related questions. The first broadcast will be on April 7th at 7 PM on the You Tube channel 'Yep TV (KMA Forecast TV)'. On…...
Maternal Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Shape Child's Allergy Immunity
3+ week, 1+ day ago (245+ words) A new study has found that a mother's vitamin D levels during pregnancy may determine her child's" allergic immune health. Professor Hong Soo-jong of the National Medical Center and Research Professor Oh Hye-young of Ulsan University Medical School conducted a…...