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Over 90 Percent of South Korean 20-Somethings Defenseless Against Hepatitis A

Over 90 Percent of South Korean 20-Somethings Defenseless Against Hepatitis A

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Nine out of ten South Korean young adults in their 20s lack antibodies for hepatitis A, which means their bodies are far more susceptible to infection than others who do. The discovery was made after researchers from Seoul National University Hospital examined the cases of 5,856 individuals 10 years [...]

Government to Use Cell Phone Roaming Information to Prevent Disease Influx

Government to Use Cell Phone Roaming Information to Prevent Disease Influx

SEOUL, May 25  (Korea Bizwire) – The Korean government will establish what it is calling a ‘smart quarantine system’ in order to prevent the influx of foreign diseases. The government will coordinate with KT, a major phone service provider, and use international roaming information as part of its efforts.  The Ministry of Science, ICT and [...]