Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Patients with heat-related diseases top 4,000 this summer

More than 4,000 patients have been treated for heat-related illnesses this summer, marking the highest number since 2018, the national disease control agency said Monday.

2025-08-25

Heat-related death toll rises to 13 amid extreme heat wave

A total of 13 people have died from heat-related illnesses so far this year as Korea continues to endure severe heat waves, health authorities said Wednesday.

2025-07-30

Daegu's 'umbrella lending' program questioned after nobody returns umbrellas

Daegu's umbrella loan program aims to prevent heat-related illnesses but suffers from low return rates, hindering its effectiveness.

2025-07-25

Infectious disease cases rise 54 percent, whooping cough and scarlet fever top list

In 2024, Korea saw a 54 percent rise in infectious disease cases, particularly respiratory illnesses among children, with whooping cough cases surging dramatically. Deaths also increased by 18.2 percent.

2025-06-26

Heat-related illnesses strike early this year with 44 in May already

Unseasonably warm weather in May has induced an increased number of heat-related illnesses, with 44 reported between May 15 and 21, with the government advising people to take precautions.

2025-05-22

Infectious disease countermeasures get a head start in Korea this year

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) began implementing infectious disease countermeasures three weeks ahead of schedule on Friday, in response to a rapid rise in norovirus and other respiratory illnesses.

2024-01-19

Ending the social malaise of lonely death (KOR)

Lonely deaths can be prevented if social isolation is stopped.

2023-07-12

Ending the social malaise of lonely death

Lonely deaths can be prevented if social isolation is stopped.

2023-07-11

'Respiratory illness' prompts lockdown of N. Korean capital

Pyongyang entered a five-day lockdown on Wednesday to combat a rise in cases of respiratory illness, according to an official North Korean government notice seen by NK News.

2023-01-25

Heat wave sends hundreds to hospitals

An unusually early and intense heat wave sent nearly 500 people to hospitals, more than triple a year ago.

2022-07-05