Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea's updated CPR guidelines say bra removal unnecessary for defibrillator use

Korea’s updated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines released on Thursday now tell rescuers not to remove an unresponsive woman’s undergarments when using a defibrillator.

2026-01-30

Korea's digital quarantine platform confuses, frustrates inbound travelers

The Q-Code quarantine registration process in Korea confuses foreign travelers, as its reliance on Naver creates frustration and privacy concerns, calling into question Korea's reputation as a global IT leader.

2026-01-09

School-age child flu rates 14 times higher this year as parents fret

A parent was stunned last weekend after rushing with their child to a pediatric clinic before opening hours, only to find more than 20 children and their guardians already waiting — most of them seeking treatment for what appeared to be flu symptoms.

2025-11-21

Rotavirus cases double in two weeks, with norovirus also on the rise

As the flu continues to spread rapidly across Korea, the number of patients infected with rotavirus and norovirus is also increasing, according to health authorities.

2025-11-18

Number of flu patients doubles in one week

Flu infections are surging among children and adolescents across Korea, with the number of patients showing flu-like symptoms doubling in just one week.

2025-11-14

Gov't urges public to get flu shots as influenza cases rise

Health authorities issued a flu advisory on Friday as the number of influenza cases continues to rise, urging people — especially children and seniors — to get vaccinated as early as possible.

2025-10-17

Safety guidelines urged after year's first case of Japenese encaphalitis

With Korea’s first confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis this year, disease control authorities are urging the public to follow prevention guidelines and complete vaccination.

2025-10-14

Health authorities warn about rising Vibrio sepsis cases

Cases of Vibrio sepsis, a bacterial infection with a high fatality rate, have been rising rapidly since last month, prompting health authorities to issue a warning and urge the public to follow preventive guidelines.

2025-09-16

Covid-19 hospitalizations rise for 7th week, numbers could rise further after school restarts, health authorities warn

The number of Covid-19 patients hospitalized in Korea has increased for seven consecutive weeks, according to health authorities, who warn that students returning to school could further fuel infections despite expectations of a slowdown.

2025-08-22

Domestic measles cases rise after traveling abroad to affected countries, health authorities urge caution

Measles cases in Korea have risen 45 percent this year compared to the same period. Health authorities caution travelers visiting countries with measles outbreaks and urge everyone to be vigilant for symptoms within three weeks of returning.

2025-08-13