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North Chungcheong Province to Offer ‘National Honoree’ Benefit to Pregnant Women

North Chungcheong Province to Offer ‘National Honoree’ Benefit to Pregnant Women

CHEONGJU, March 14 (Korea Bizwire) — North Chungcheong Province is planning to offer pregnant women benefits equal to the likes of a national honoree. The provincial office said Monday it will come up with plans to provide special benefits for pregnant women like traffic benefits, discounts on outdoor/public activities, and providing exclusive booths at financial [...]

More than Half of Infertile Couples and Pregnant Women at High Risk of Depression

More than Half of Infertile Couples and Pregnant Women at High Risk of Depression

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Recent data shows that roughly 50 percent of infertile couples and pregnant women before and after delivery turned out to have a higher risk of suffering from depression. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, among 3,835 individuals who underwent consultations at depression counseling centers operating under the [...]

Pregnant Women with Disabilities Pay More Medical Fees than Those Without Disabilities

Pregnant Women with Disabilities Pay More Medical Fees than Those Without Disabilities

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Pregnant women with disabilities bear a higher cost to deliver their children than those without disabilities. Rep. Jin Sun-mee of the ruling Democratic Party reported that a pregnant women with disabilities spent an average of 1.9 million won (US$1,600) for medical treatment, which is more than the cost borne [...]