Aug. 9

• ●Disabled in Korea struggle to use kiosks as new Accessibility Law looms The Korea Times
  People with disabilities prefer ordering in person rather than using automated kiosks, citing a lack of accessibility features, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Friday.

Aug. 10

• ●Disability rights activist Stacey Park Milbern becomes first Korean American on U.S. currency Korea JoongAng Daily
  A new U.S. quarter honoring Korean American disability rights activist Stacey Park Milbern (1987-2020), will enter circulation on Monday, making her the first Korean American to appear on U.S. currency.
  
  

• ●3 million Koreans sign refusal of life-prolonging treatment The Korea Herald
  A little over 3 million people in South Korea have signed forms to refuse life-sustaining treatments in case of untreatable diseases, a choice referred to in ethics as a "dignified death."
  
  

• ●Every day I work like this, I could die: Heat pushes outdoor workers to brink The Korea Herald
  Kim Hoon, 49, has worked as a formwork carpenter on construction sites since 2002.
  
  

• ●Fewer than 10 babies born in 38% of cities, counties in Korea last year The Korea Times
  More than 1 in 3 cities and couties in Korea saw fewer than 10 childbirths last year, statistics showed Sunday, highlighting deepening regional disparities in births.

Aug. 11

• ●Male parental leave at record 36% The Korea Herald
  In the first half of 2025, the number of parental leave takers in Korea increased by 37.4 percent, reaching 95,064.
  
  

• ●Focus on adapting to population aging, not reversing it, U.S. expert tells APEC forum Korea JoongAng Daily
  A senior U.S. expert on political demography warned at an APEC forum Monday that population aging and depopulation are "here to stay," urging Asia-Pacific policymakers to focus on adaptation rather than reversal.
  
  

• ●Growing number of Koreans choose dignified death, forgoing life-prolonging treatment Korea JoongAng Daily
  More than 3 million Koreans have formally declared that they would forgo futile life-prolonging treatment, with women making up two-thirds of the signatories--a growing movement to take control over life's final chapter.
  
  

• ●Koreans' preference for sons plummets as more say they want daughters The Korea Times
  "I'm sorry, I should have taken better care of you." These are the words an 80-something mother, who is recovering from a stroke, often says to her middle-aged daughter.

Aug. 12

• ●Thousands of children are hidden from the Korean government. Here's how they live Korea JoongAng Daily
  Olivia was born in Korea and has lived in the country her whole life.
  
  

• ●Redefining fatherhood: Dads in Seoul come together to learn and grow The Korea Herald
  In a quiet but expectant atmosphere, 25 fathers from diverse age groups gathered in a bright meeting room in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, to take a closer look at their lives as parents.
  
  

• ●Early decision to forgo life-prolonging treatment could drastically reduce medical costs: report The Korea Herald
  Stopping life-sustaining treatments for end-of-life patients one month before their death could reduce medical costs by nearly half, compared to continuing them until the end, according to a study released Tuesday by a state-run health insurance agency.
  
  

• ●S. Korea tops global survey with highest daughter preference The Chosun Daily
  South Korea is showing a shift in birth preferences.

Aug. 13

• ●Domestic measles cases rise after traveling abroad to affected countries, health authorities urge caution Korea JoongAng Daily
  The number of measles cases in Korea has risen 45 percent this year compared to the same period.

Aug. 14

• ●Young Koreans want spouses, but not kids. A new study reveals why Korea JoongAng Daily
  It turns out young Koreans have too much on their mind when it comes to having children--which is why they don't.
  
  

• ●Korea considers legalizing telemedicine, but key points of contention remain Korea JoongAng Daily
  Over the past five years, approximately 23,000 medical institutions in Korea have offered telemedicine services, with 4.92 million patients using the system, according to new government data on Thursday.
  
  

• ●In-home hospice nurse requirements revised to address shortage Korea JoongAng Daily
  The government will relax staffing requirements for in-home hospice nurses in a bid to expand services that allow terminally ill patients to spend their final days at home with dignity.
  
  

• ●Government boosts local fiscal autonomy with 10T won grant hike The Chosun Daily
  The government will invest over 10 trillion Korean won to support projects requested by local governments.
  
  

• ●S. Korea's end-of-life care law struggles to take hold in hospitals The Chosun Daily
  Dr. A, a physician at a major Seoul hospital, recently faced a difficult situation.
  
  

• ●South Jeolla leads on hospital programs for foreign residents The Korea Times
  South Jeolla Province has launched the nation's first program to designate hospitals that provide medical services tailored for foreign residents, aiming to improve access to care and ensure stable treatment for those living in the region.

Aug. 15

• ●Between competition and comparison, teen anxiety disorder cases soar in Korea The Korea Times
  The number of teenagers receiving treatment for anxiety disorders has risen sharply over the past four years, with a notale surge among younger children.
  
  

• ●Adoptees voice deep concerns regarding state takeover of adoption system The Korea Times
  Korea's move to bring its adoption process entirely under government control was promoted as a safeguard against the abuses that have long marred the country's adoption system.