Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

Covid blues are real and exacerbate mental health trend

Koreans visited psychiatrists more in 2020 and other types of medical professionals less, suggesting that the Covid blues were real.

2021-01-26

Trump says he’s aware of Kim Jong-un’s health, wishes him the best

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he was aware of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s health condition and hoped the best for him, amid growing speculation about the dictator’s well-being. “I hope [Kim is] fine. I do know how he’s doing relat

2020-04-29

Trump says he’s aware of Kim Jong-un’s health, wishes him the best

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he was aware of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s health condition and hoped the best for him, amid growing speculation about the dictator’s well-being. “I hope [Kim is] fine. I do know how he’s doing relat

2020-04-29