Courageously Calling the Name ‘Family’ at the End of Life
"Ah, I have no one to contact. Please let me die alone without bothering me. " The words were harsh from the moment he was admitted to our ward.
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Why Travel Offers More Joy and Meaning Than Dating or Religion
‘Homo Viator’—the traveler, or "man on the road." In his essay collection The Reason for Travel, author Kim Young-ha writes, “Humans have been in...
Leg Pain Persists After Back Surgery? A 'Hidden Lesion' May Be the Culprit
When pain or numbness in the buttocks and legs persists after spinal surgery, it does not automatically indicate that...
Escaping the Heat Underground: From Colonial Gold Mines to Media Art and Natural Wonders in Korea’s History-Rich Caves
As summer winds down, brief cooler breezes across South Korea are expected to give way to another wave of high...
The Scalpel and the Flashlight: How a Post-War Korean Miracle Revolutionized Plastic Surgery
This week, I want to share a story that strikes a deeply moving narrative chord. Next week marks the 15th anniversary...
From Saliva to Gut: How Human Anatomy Differs from Dogs and Lions
As discussed in last week’s column(*), the structure of the human mouth—including the jaw joint and teeth—more closely...
More Meat, More Milk, More Illness: The Flawed Science of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
In last week’s 128th column, titled “Telling people to eat more protein while cutting saturated fat. ” (Kormedi.
The Mecca of Coloproctology: Why Hansol Hospital Remains the Gold Standard for Robotic and Single-Port Surgery
Ms. A is a 68-year-old woman whose life was once defined by a relentless cycle of physical trauma.
From Kafka to Bookworms: The Profound Legacy of the Small and Insignificant
“When Gregor Samsa woke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Star Warwick Davis Receives Order of the British Empire
British actor Warwick Davis, 56, has been officially recognized for his extensive career and philanthropic efforts.