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Why Are Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries Finally Getting Paid 80% More?

Why Are Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries Finally Getting Paid 80% More?

Reimbursement for 29 head and neck surgical procedures in Korea has increased by 20–80%, reflecting the complexity of these underfunded operations and aiming to bolster specialist infrastructure.

News
Oct 11, 2025
Weekends Worth the Wait at Incheon’s Top 3 Meat Spots

Weekends Worth the Wait at Incheon’s Top 3 Meat Spots

Discover Incheon’s best meat restaurants where seaside fun meets sizzling grills, lively weekend queues and local fandom on Naver and Tistory.

Entertainment
Oct 11, 2025
Management Chief Michael Rigas Lands in Seoul to Boost U.S.–Korea Alliance

Management Chief Michael Rigas Lands in Seoul to Boost U.S.–Korea Alliance

Michael Rigas, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, visited Seoul from October 23 to 28 to review embassy operations, meet Korean counterparts on alliance and trade issues, and reaffirm America’s Indo-Pacific commitment.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
Korean Opera Shines at Estonia’s Saaremaa Festival

Korean Opera Shines at Estonia’s Saaremaa Festival

Daegu Opera House dazzled audiences at Estonia’s Saaremaa Opera Festival with Shim Chung and Orfeo ed Euridice showcasing Korean opera excellence under Kuressaare Castle sky

Entertainment
Oct 11, 2025
Oops, I Stepped in Poop! Discover Korea's Delightful Kids' Opera Adventure in Asan

Oops, I Stepped in Poop! Discover Korea's Delightful Kids' Opera Adventure in Asan

Dive into the whimsical world of Poopoo Geno, where a shy bird embarks on a poop-cleaning quest in magical Poopoo Island. This interactive opera blends Mozart's tunes with eco-messages, enchanting families at the recent Asan performance.

Entertainment
Oct 11, 2025
Lee Sedol on Teaming Up with AI: Mastering the One Move That Matters

Lee Sedol on Teaming Up with AI: Mastering the One Move That Matters

At Seoul Meta Week 2025 Lee Sedol shares stories from AlphaGo, reflects on human intuition versus AI, and explores how collaboration and unique human moves will define the AI era.

Technology
Oct 11, 2025
Hamas Proposes Extended Negotiations Beyond 60-Day Ceasefire: Will This End the Gaza War?

Hamas Proposes Extended Negotiations Beyond 60-Day Ceasefire: Will This End the Gaza War?

Hamas has counter-proposed to Israel that negotiations continue even after a 60-day ceasefire period ends, adding new conditions to prisoner exchanges while ceasefire talks in Egypt show promising signs of ending the two-year conflict.

News
Oct 11, 2025
South Korea's October Heat Wave Hits 37°C: Why Is It So Hot in Fall?

South Korea's October Heat Wave Hits 37°C: Why Is It So Hot in Fall?

South Korea experiences unprecedented October temperatures reaching 37°C with heat wave warnings across the nation. The extreme weather continues a pattern of record-breaking heat throughout 2025, raising concerns about climate change impacts.

News
Oct 11, 2025
Why Do East Asians Bleed More on Heart Medications? New Guidelines Change Everything

Why Do East Asians Bleed More on Heart Medications? New Guidelines Change Everything

A groundbreaking 2025 consensus from leading East Asian cardiologists reveals why Western heart medication protocols increase bleeding risks for Asian patients, introducing tailored treatment strategies based on the East Asian Paradox.

News
Oct 11, 2025
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