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Gov’t Promises More Help for “Fool’s Gold” Trauma Centers

Gov’t Promises More Help for “Fool’s Gold” Trauma Centers

SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon held a government meeting at the Seoul government complex yesterday where he led discussions on 27 initiatives aimed at resolving longstanding difficulties facing trauma centers. Public awareness of trauma centers first skyrocketed last November, when a North Korean soldier who had sustained gunshot wounds in [...]

North Korean Defector Likes K-Pop Girl Groups, CSI

North Korean Defector Likes K-Pop Girl Groups, CSI

SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – “The original version is the best one.” After listening to three different versions of the Girls’ Generation hit song “Gee” – in addition to the original recording, two covers by a rock band and an indie artist – the North Korean soldier at Ajou University Hospital told his doctors [...]

Doctor Who Saved North Korean Defector’s Life Accused of “Terrorism Against Human Dignity”

Doctor Who Saved North Korean Defector’s Life Accused of “Terrorism Against Human Dignity”

SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – With news continuing to filter out that the wounded North Korean defector brought to Ajou University Hospital has regained consciousness and is on the road to recovery, lead doctor Lee Kook-jong has won plaudits from many corners for his role in saving the soldier’s life.  However, a minor controversy [...]