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HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN SOUTH KOREA
In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity record- Narayana Health, NDB sign pact to share smart hospital expertise
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- In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
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- KKR buys Medicover’s India hospitals businessGlobal investment firm KKR has acquired Medicover India's hospital business. Sources said the the transaction values the hospital chain at ...06 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- South Korea’s Kospi tumbles 5% after 2-day rally, angry retail investors vow not to invest againSouth Korea's benchmark Kospi extended its sharp decline on Thursday as a global technology selloff dragged heavyweight chipmakers Samsung ...06 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
- South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North KoreaSouth Korea will restart a railway project connecting to North Korea's Wonsan city. This project aims to improve access to peace and ecolog...05 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
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- South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5CThe southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C at 1:26 pm (0426 GMT), the Korea Meteorological Administration said on its...03 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
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