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🔥 Preparing for Record-Breaking Heat Wave Health Strategy Summer 2025, Korea's meteorological agency has forecasted an unprecedented heat wave . Average temperatures are expected to rise 2-3 degrees higher than last year, with tropical nights significantly increasing. How can we keep our bodies healthy in this extreme heat? Simply "drinking lots of water and staying in cool places" isn't enough. We need scientific and systematic summer health management to wisely overcome the scorching heat. ❄️ The Science of Body Temperature Regulation 🌡️ Understanding Thermoregulation Mechanisms Our body constantly works to maintain normal body temperature of 36.5~37.5°C . When external temperature rises: Vasodilation : Skin blood vessels widen to increase heat release Sweating : Body temperature drops through evaporation Increased breathing : Heat discharge through exhalatio...

A study by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs revealed that the annual cost of regional patients traveling to the Seoul metropolitan area for medical treatment reached 4.6 trillion won in 2023. This staggering figure highlights the severe healthcare imbalance caused by insufficient medical capabilities in regional healthcare institutions. Structural Problems in Regional Healthcare Systems The primary reason regional patients seek treatment in the capital area stems from the shortage of specialized medical professionals and lack of advanced medical equipment in regional healthcare facilities. Particularly for severe illnesses or complex surgeries, patients often cannot receive adequate treatment locally. Consequently, patients must bear additional costs including transportation, accommodation, and caregiving expenses. Family members frequently accompany patients during treatment periods, further exacerbating the economic burden...

President Lee Jae-myung nominated Jung Eun-kyung, former director of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), as the new Minister of Health and Welfare on June 29. The appointment of Jung, who spearheaded South Korea's COVID-19 response, has been welcomed by the medical community as a potential solution to ongoing conflicts between the government and healthcare professionals. Recognition of COVID-19 Leadership and Expertise The presidential office explained that Jung's nomination was based on her demonstrated policy execution capabilities and communication skills during the COVID-19 crisis. As a medical doctor with extensive public health experience, Jung became the first director of the KDCA when it was elevated from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2020. During the pandemic's early stages, Jung became a familiar face to the Korean public through daily briefings where she explained complex medical concepts in accessible langu...