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South Korea influenza and COVID-19 vaccination trends

10 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Gangseo-gu launches free influenza vaccination program

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has issued an influenza epidemic alert following an early surge in cases, with suspected outpatient cases reaching 25.3 per 1,000 people. This rate is nearly four ti

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South Korea extreme weather: Heat, floods, and temperature-f

38 clusters · 69 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea weather: Clear skies with high temperature fluctuations

The extreme weather patterns of summer 2026 in South Korea were characterized by intense heatwaves, localized heavy rainfall, and regional droughts. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported a national average tem

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South Korean Chuseok holiday safety risks

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea sees rise in injuries during Chuseok grave maintenance

As the Chuseok holiday approaches in South Korea, authorities have issued warnings regarding various safety risks associated with traditional grave-tending activities. Fire service authorities in Chungnam and Gangwon pr

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Global snakebite mortality prevention efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Snakebite mortality efforts advance through biotech and community training

Efforts to reduce snakebite mortality are focusing on both immediate medical response and long-term scientific and community-based solutions. Medical research highlights the critical importance of rapid hospital arrival

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South Korea autumn tick-borne disease prevention

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea issues health warnings over rising autumn tick-borne diseases

To prevent scrub typhus outbreaks during the autumn season, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) initiated a 16-week nationwide monitoring program. This surveillance, running from late September through

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GC Biopharma influenza vaccine development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: GC Biopharma receives approval for elderly influenza vaccine trials

GC Biopharma has expanded its influenza vaccine development through international partnerships and domestic clinical advancements. In late August 2026, GC Biopharma entered a strategic partnership with French biotechnol

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COVID-19 surge in China and South Korea, August 2026

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: COVID-19 cases surge in China and South Korea

Following a surge in June 2026, where mainland China recorded approximately 79,000 new COVID-19 infections, the infection rate accelerated significantly in July. The National Health Commission and the National Disease Co

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Northeast Asia heat wave disaster

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea heatwave causes severe agricultural damage

In August 2026, a record‑breaking heat wave swept Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and parts of China, producing temperatures above 42 °C and triggering a national disaster declaration. In South Korea, temperatures reach

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