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28. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Korean Health Agency Campaign to Boost Fruit & Veg Intake for Singles
Korean Health Promotion Institute launches a 7‑week campaign to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among single‑person households, targeting 500 g daily intake.
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24. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Flu Cases Rise Early in Korea Amid Growing COVID‑19 Hospitalizations
Influenza is spreading earlier than usual and COVID‑19 admissions are increasing, raising concerns of concurrent respiratory infections this fall.
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23. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Daegu Pharmacists Association and Red Cross Serve Free Meals to 1,000 Elderly
The Daegu City Pharmacists Association partnered with the Korean Red Cross Daegu branch to provide a free meal program for over 1,000 vulnerable seniors at Duryu Park.
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23. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Yongsan Pharmacists Association Partners with Police for Drug‑Driving Prevention Campaign
The Yongsan District Pharmacists Association and Yongsan Police Station held a joint briefing to develop pharmacy‑based outreach against drug‑impaired driving and drug crimes.
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23. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Korea faces twin pandemic as influenza cases surge and COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
Influenza physician visits hit 13.3 per 1,000 outpatients in late August, double last year, while COVID-19 hospital admissions have more than doubled in four weeks.
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21. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Dongjak-gu Pharmaceutical Association Meets Mayor on 2027 Integrated Care and Medication Safety
The Dongjak-gu Pharmaceutical Association held its first official meeting with Mayor Ryu Sam-young to discuss support for the 2027 integrated care project, medication misuse prevention education, and responses to health‑center complaints.
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20. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Hiroshima's Expansive Landscape and Its Nuclear History
A vivid description of Hiroshima’s broad terrain and tranquil atmosphere contrasts with the memory of the atomic bomb dropped 81 years ago.
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18. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Deputy Speaker Nam In-sun Holds Forum on Comfort Women History and State Responsibility
Deputy Speaker Nam In-sun convened a forum to discuss preserving testimonies and records of Japanese military comfort women, emphasizing the need for a national framework and a women's rights foundation.
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16. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Pharmacist Warns of Hearing Risks from Seoul Fireworks Display
A pharmacist cautions that the loud explosions of the Yeouido fireworks can cause temporary hearing loss or ringing, especially for those near launch sites or speakers.
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16. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Health Insurance Corp expands dedicated drug‑disposal bins in Wonju
The Korean Health Insurance Corporation is adding 25 new pharmaceutical waste collection boxes across Wonju, including apartments, schools and pharmacies, to promote proper drug disposal.
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15. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Korea sees rise in influenza cases among children in week 35 of 2026
Influenza physician‑diagnosed patient rate reached 13.3 per 1,000 outpatients, with the highest rates in ages 7‑12, prompting calls for preventive measures.
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15. Sept. 2026•1 Min. Lesezeit
Pharmacist advises proper hydration and restroom planning at Seoul fireworks festival
At the large Yeouido fireworks event, attendees risk bladder strain by holding urine; pharmacist Kim Yoon‑kyung recommends planning bathroom breaks and sipping water gradually.