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Korean Health Promotion Institute launches a 7‑week campaign to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among single‑person households, targeting 500 g daily intake.

Influenza is spreading earlier than usual and COVID‑19 admissions are increasing, raising concerns of concurrent respiratory infections this fall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A vivid description of Hiroshima’s broad terrain and tranquil atmosphere contrasts with the memory of the atomic bomb dropped 81 years ago.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.