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Fattest district in Seoul? Significant disparity in obesity rate observed by region

9+ hour, 41+ min ago  (503+ words) National Fattest district in Seoul? Significant disparity in obesity rate observed by region Published : April 5, 2026 - 10:44:09 Nearly one in every 10 residents of Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, is obese " almost double the obesity rate of the city's district with the lowest obesity rate " according…...

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11-year-old girl saves four lives through organ donation

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (398+ words) National 11-year-old girl saves four lives through organ donation Published : Dec. 23, 2025 - 17:19:50 An 11-year-old girl who was declared brain-dead saved four lives through organ donation, the Korea Organ Donation Agency said Tuesday. Kim Ha-eum died on Nov. 7 at Soonchunhyang University Hospital…...

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High school senior donates part of liver to save father before college entrance exam

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (334+ words) National High school senior donates part of liver to save father before college entrance exam Published : Oct. 23, 2025 - 12:08:29 A high school senior preparing for the annual college entrance exam gave part of his liver to save his father in July, Ewha…...

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Prosecutors seek death penalty for teacher who killed 1st grader in Daejeon

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (419+ words) National Prosecutors seek death penalty for teacher who killed 1st grader in Daejeon Published : Sept. 22, 2025 - 11:52:55 Covering social issues on Seoul, civil security, climate Prosecutors on Monday demanded the death penalty for a teacher accused of stabbing a first grader to death…...