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16 Regions in S. Korea Lack Pediatrics and Gynecology Clinics: Data

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — As pediatrics and gynecology clinics continue to shut down, certain regions are struggling with the lack of pediatricians and gynecologists, government data showed Thursday. Rep. Song Seog-jun of the People Power Party referred to a report from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which showed that 16 regions in [...]

Regions with Low-income, Vulnerable Groups More Susceptible to COVID-19: Study

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Low-income regions highly populated with seniors, disabled individuals and immigrants are more vulnerable to a pandemic like COVID-19, a report said Sunday. A research team from the Korea Institute of Public Administration studied the exposure (how easily a disease may spread), susceptibility (how much a disease can incur physical, [...]