Rural hospitals are short of doctors and not even high pay will attract them

Rural health care in Korea remains unresolved as the government presses for greater regulation to address doctor shortages, provincial hospitals struggle to recruit staff and physicians push back against proposed changes to address these issues.

2025-12-15

State auditor says med school quota increase based on 'logical inconsistency'

The state audit agency on Thursday released findings that the previous Yoon Suk Yeol administration's decision to increase the medical school enrollment quota by 2,000 seats annually lacked proper grounds.

2025-11-27

Researchers explore new treatments for childhood food allergies

Six-year-old Jin's life has been dictated by food. For years, wheat, eggs and even soy sauce set the tone for the day.

2025-11-25

Koreans are buying PAP aids online, bypassing insurance rental systems and medical approval

A growing number of Koreans are purchasing positive airway pressure (PAP) aids online, avoiding the country’s insurance-based rental system that requires medical testing and doctor approval.

2025-11-06

Korea to invest over 900 billion won to develop 'game-changers' in medical device sector

Korea will invest over 900 billion won ($622.1 million) over the next seven years to develop "game-changing" medical devices, the industry ministry said Wednesday.

2025-11-05

Man donates organs, tissues upon death, saving 100 people

A 60-year-old man who lost his wife nine years ago and raised his son alone has given new life to 100 people through his donated organs and tissues.

2025-10-31

Gov't to allow medical students, residents who walked out to take next year's exams

The government will allow medical students and residents who returned after 19 months to take next year’s residency, specialist and national licensing exam. Critics say that this move grants undue privileges to those who walked out on patients.

2025-10-29

Paramedic questioned over online posts asking for more cardiac arrests

Authorities have tracked down a paramedic who wished for "two cardiac arrests from nursing homes" and "childbirth on the subway toilet" in an Instagram post.

2025-10-27

Celebrity psychiatrist referred to prosecution after death of patient

Celebrity psychiatrist and broadcaster Yang Jae-woong, 43, and others have been referred to the prosecution for alleged violations of the Medical Services Act in connection with the death of a patient at a hospital he runs.

2025-10-26

As Korea's medical tourism industry grows, so do complaints and disputes

More than 1.17 million foreign patients visited Korea last year — the highest number on record — but complaints and disputes over medical services have surged nearly tenfold. NOTE TO EDITOR: will replace the Korean graphic with Eng

2025-10-10

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