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South Korean AI data security and regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: South Korea faces legal vacuum over medical record ownership for AI

South Korea is navigating various regulatory and security challenges related to artificial intelligence and data management. Following a hacking incident at the Government24 portal in August that compromised potential pe

South Korea medical expenditure and insurance trends

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea health insurance faces fiscal leakage from arrears and fraud

South Korea’s national medical expenditure reached a record high of approximately 225 trillion won in 2025, representing 8.4% of the nation’s GDP. This total includes a rise in the number of primary surgical procedures a

Rising chronic health conditions in South Korea

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea health survey shows rising obesity in men

Health statistics in South Korea indicate a rise in specific chronic conditions and obesity rates. Data shows an upward trend in gout cases, which reached 553,524 patients in 2024, representing an 18% increase since 2020

South Korean medical policy and regulatory reforms

6 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Emergency medicine specialists oppose South Korean medical law amendment

Medical organizations in South Korea continue to advocate for reforms to address systemic challenges in the healthcare sector. Initially, medical and educational groups petitioned the government to reduce mandatory servi

South Korean labor compensation trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korean physician salaries average 285 million KRW

Data regarding compensation trends in South Korea shows varying levels of salary expectations and actual earnings across different sectors. In the general job market, a survey of 1,013 job seekers indicated that desired

South Korean multi-homeowner and property trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: South Korea multi-homeowner ratio hits lowest level in nearly eight years

South Korea is experiencing significant shifts in its real estate and property ownership landscape. Data from the National Health Insurance Service indicates a rise in health insurance premium arrears among high-asset in

South Korean household income and minor wealth trends

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Korean brokerages restrict margin trading for minor accounts

In the second quarter of 2026, South Korean household income saw a 4.5% year-on-year increase, reaching an average of 5.295 million won per month. This growth was primarily driven by a 27.6% surge in public transfer inco

South Korean health insurance misconduct and fraud response

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: South Korean agencies partner to combat insurance fraud

Disciplinary records submitted to the National Assembly revealed widespread misconduct among employees at South Korea’s National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIR

South Korean primary care endoscopy advocacy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Korean Society advocates for integrated primary care endoscopy

The Korean Society of Primary Care Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is advocating for the integration of endoscopy into a continuous cycle of patient care. Rather than treating endoscopy as a standalone procedure, the society