Korea’s National Institute of Health has developed the first bilingual AI model for analyzing mixed-language medical records.
This innovation enables accurate analysis of unstructured Korean-English clinical texts, achieving high accuracy in CT report classification.
The model is currently being prepared for public release on GitHub and is expected to enhance clinical data utilization.
South Korea’s Fire Agency released 2025 chemical accident statistics, highlighting 282 incidents nationwide.
Targeted prevention in schools reduced mercury and formalin accidents, while toxic gas and corrosive substance incidents remain high.
The analysis informs new safety measures and regional alerts, with actions underway to strengthen site response and prevention.
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has issued tailored privacy policy templates for three vulnerable sectors.
The new templates reduce administrative burdens and enhance personal data protection for small businesses.
Templates are now available online and supported by ongoing consulting services.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Korea has proposed amendments to the Enforcement Rules of the Emergency Medical Service Act.
Key changes focus on strengthening the capacity of emergency medical centers to treat severe and urgent cases.
The draft is open for public comment from February 27 to April 8, 2024.
The Korea Heritage Service has designated three historic temple pavilions as national cultural heritage treasures.
This policy enhances preservation and scholarly recognition of unique Joseon-era architectural sites.
The designation was announced following expert review and local cooperation in 2024.
Korea has released the final version of its clinical guidelines for chronic COVID-19 syndrome.
The guidelines introduce a Korean-specific diagnostic scoring system and updated treatment recommendations.
The guidelines are now available on the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency portal and in a peer-reviewed journal.