The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency found that symptoms of Korean frontotemporal dementia patients differ significantly from those of Western patients.
Korean patients showed less memory impairment and depression, but more disinhibition symptoms.
Researchers emphasized the need for new diagnostic criteria that reflect Korean-specific characteristics.
The Bank of Korea has downgraded its economic growth forecast for this year from 2.6% to 2.4%.
The main reasons cited are global economic uncertainties and a slowdown in domestic consumption.
The Bank of Korea also expects the growth rate to remain at 2.5% next year.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy concluded the Korea-UK FTA improvement negotiations in London and signed a joint declaration.
The negotiations eased the origin criteria for major exports like automobiles and K-food, and improved visa systems.
New trade norms such as digital trade regulations and supply chain stabilization cooperation were also introduced.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety hosted the ‘Dynamic Bio Second Half Workshop’.
The workshop aimed to discuss the latest trends and development directions in biotechnology.
Participants shared information and explored cooperation strategies through various sessions.
The KFDA has recommended that doctors check patients’ medication history when prescribing appetite suppressants.
This measure aims to prevent misuse of appetite suppressants and ensure patient safety.
The KFDA plans to continue strengthening guidelines for drug safety management.
The user convenience of the Medical Device E-Government System has been significantly improved.
With this improvement, users can now handle their complaints more easily.
The government plans to continue enhancing the system to further increase user convenience.