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Catastrophic Medical Expenses Rise for Second Year in South Korea, Disproportionately Affecting Low-Income Households

SEOUL, June 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The share of South Korean households burdened by catastrophic medical expenses—those that exceed 40 percent of a household’s ability to pay—rose for the second consecutive year, according to new government data, highlighting widening healthcare inequality despite improvements in overall access to treatment. A joint report released Saturday by the Korea [...]

Hyundai E&C Unveils AI-Powered Smart Sleep Solution as Part of Wellness-Focused Housing Push

SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) unveiled an artificial intelligence-based sleep environment solution on Thursday, as South Korea’s leading builder accelerates efforts to integrate wellness technologies into residential living. The new system, dubbed “Hey, Sleep,” uses AI to analyze individual sleep patterns and automatically optimize environmental factors such as [...]

Marriage Migrants Struggle With Depression and Health Access in Korea, Study Reveals

SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — As the number of marriage migrant women continues to rise in South Korea, a new government report highlights the growing health disparities they face — including a higher prevalence of depression and limited access to critical health information due to language and cultural barriers. According to the Korea Institute [...]

Positive Mindset Linked to Longer Survival in Terminal Cancer Patients, Korean Study Finds

SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study by researchers at Seoul National University Hospital suggests that terminal cancer patients who maintain a positive, proactive attitude toward life may live significantly longer — regardless of whether they suffer from depression. The study, published this week in the journal BMC Psychiatry, found that patients with [...]

Esports Star Faker Donates to Seoul Regional Trauma Center, Highlighting Importance of Public Healthcare

SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean esports legend Lee Sang-hyeok, widely known by his gamer tag “Faker,” has made a private donation to support the advancement of the Seoul Regional Trauma Center, the capital’s only facility of its kind, according to the National Medical Center on Friday. The donation amount was not disclosed by [...]

Data Disproves ‘Free Rider’ Myth: Foreigners Strengthen Korea’s Health System

SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Contrary to persistent public concerns that foreign nationals are draining South Korea’s national health insurance system, new data reveal a dramatically different reality: foreign enrollees have delivered a growing budget surplus for eight consecutive years, reaching an all-time high in 2024. According to figures released Wednesday by the National [...]

CPR by Bystanders Surpasses 30% for First Time, Boosting Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates

SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time, more than 30% of cardiac arrest patients in South Korea received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from bystanders before emergency personnel arrived—marking a milestone in public health efforts to improve survival outcomes outside of hospital settings. According to data released Wednesday by the Korea Disease Control and [...]

Bacteria-Based Fluorescence May Revolutionize Precision Cancer Surgery

SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have developed a groundbreaking surgical imaging technique that uses genetically engineered bacteria to illuminate cancerous tissue in real time, potentially revolutionizing the precision and safety of tumor removal procedures. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced Wednesday that its research team, led by Dr. [...]

Demand Surges for South Korea’s Preconception Health Program, Forcing Early Closures Amid Budget Shortfalls

SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A popular government program aimed at supporting reproductive health in South Korea is facing backlash after a wave of early closures due to budget constraints left many would-be applicants unable to access services. As interest in preconception health rises sharply among younger adults, some local governments have already exhausted [...]

Seoul Expands Free ‘Plant Clinics’ to Help Citizens Care for Ailing Houseplants

SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday it will expand its free “Pet Plant Clinic” service—an initiative offering personalized diagnosis and care for ailing houseplants—from 9 to 14 locations across the city by the end of June. Launched in 2023, the Pet Plant Clinic program provides expert guidance to citizens [...]