A Rare Normal Variant with an Unusual Presentation on a Male Mammogram: A Case Report by Victoria Kai Lin Tay, Si Ying Tan, Chow Yin Wong, Lester Chee Hao Leong

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Ultrasound Findings Suggestive of Malignancy in Thyroid Nodules Classified as Follicular Lesion of Undetermined Significance or Follicular Neoplasm based on the 2017 Bethesda Syste... by Heui Jin Jung, Na Lae Eun, Eun Ju Son, Jeong-Ah Kim, Ji Hyun Youk, Hye Sun Lee, Soyoung Jeon

“…The diagnostic performances of US findings, criteria, and the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (K-TIRADS) were evaluated using logistic regression analysis. …”
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Nutritional content and healthiness in sweet and salty snacks and beverages popular in South Korea and the United States assessed by nutrition labels: a cross-sectional comparative... by Bo Jeong Gong, Segovia Lucas, Diewo Camara, Pauline E. Jolly, Chandrika Piyathilake, Taisun Hyun

“…The FoPNL system classified the majority of products as ‘less healthy.’ Conclusion Our results suggest that Korean and US food manufacturers should improve the nutritional quality and/or serving size of commonly consumed food products. …”
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Deer antler velvet (Cervus elaphus sibiricus) promotes fracture healing via partial BMP2-Smad mediated osteoblast differentiation by Ji Hyang Gu, Min-Young Chae, Jeong June Choi, Thanh Chu Duc, Chang Gue Son, Eun-Jung Lee

“…Abstract Background Cervus elaphus Sibiricus (CES) has been traditionally used in Korean clinics to promote fracture healing based on its function of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening bones. …”
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Reflections on Korea in 2010: Trials and prospects for recovery of common sense in 2011 by Paik Nak-chung

“…To make matters worse, the incompetence and sloppiness of the South Korean government in its initial response caused uneasiness among the citizens, and its belated displays of toughness and escalation of tension, proclaiming "readiness for a full-scale war," has added to South Korean people's sense of insecurity and even stirred their anger.Taking advantage of the security crisis, members of the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) on December 8 unilaterally and employing physical force rammed through the National Assembly the annual budget and other disputed bills. …”
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FMD outbreak in South Korea and its economic consequences by A. A. Funtikov, S. R. Kremenchugskaya

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Pediatric Tuina for the treatment of functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Na-Yeon Ha, Chang-Yul Keum, Jinsung Kim

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Foreword

“…As a key outcome of this fruitful exchange—supported by AKS-2022-INC-2250001—we are pleased to present this issue, which showcases the insights and advancements fostered through this collaboration. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Studies Promotion Service at the Academy of Korean for their unwavering support. …”
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Combination Treatment with Thread-Embedding Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients with Postoperative Pain: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study by Lee YJ, Han CH, Jeon JH, Kim E, Park KH, Kim AR, Kim YI

“…The CG received only usual care for four weeks. The primary outcome was the visual analogue scale (VAS) score at week 4 compared with the baseline. …”
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Quality Characteristics of Wheat Malts with Different Country of Origin and Their Effect on Beer Brewing by Yang Soo Byeon, Seung-Taik Lim, Hyun-Jin Kim, Han Sub Kwak, Sang Sook Kim

“…The characteristics of wheat malt, wort, and beer from two Korean wheat varieties (Keumkang and Anzunbaengi; KM and AM, respectively) were compared to those of two commercial wheat malt controls from the USA and Germany (UM and GM), to examine the feasibility of Korean wheat for brewing. …”
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Epidemiology and Incidence of Orthopedic Fractures in the Military of the Republic of Korea by Sung Jin An, Sang Hyun Lee, Gi-Ho Moon

“…Purpose Fractures are common in the military population, but limited studies have investigated the incidence of fractures among Korean military personnel. Hence, this study aimed to clarify this issue. …”
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Herbal Extract SH003 Suppresses Tumor Growth and Metastasis of MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells by Inhibiting STAT3-IL-6 Signaling by Youn Kyung Choi, Sung-Gook Cho, Sang-Mi Woo, Yee Jin Yun, Sunju Park, Yong Cheol Shin, Seong-Gyu Ko

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Use of helicopter emergency medical services with a physician on board in severe pediatric trauma in Korea: a case report by Yoonsuk Lee, Gunwoo Kim, Pil Young Jung

“…HEMS was integrated into the Korean emergency medical system to address the need for EMS in remote rural areas. …”
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Incidence and mortality of upper tract urothelial carcinoma in Korea: A nationwide population-based study conducted from 2002 to 2020 by Seongmin Moon, Yun-Sok Ha, Mina Kim, Hoseob Kim, Won Tae Kim, Yong-June Kim, Seok-Joong Yun, Sang-Cheol Lee, Ho Won Kang

“…"Purpose: To describe the incidence and mortality of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) from 2002–2020 using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, which contains data from the entire Korean population. …”
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A single-cell RNA sequencing dataset of peripheral blood cells in long COVID patients on herbal therapy by Karolina Hanna Prazanowska, Tae-Hun Kim, Jung Won Kang, Young-Hee Jin, Sunoh Kwon, Su Bin Lim

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Understanding North Korea: Rimjin-gang Citizen Journalists Out to Cure the “Sick Man of Asia”? by Suzy Kim

“…Not only does it claim to be "the first magazine about North Korea written by North Koreans" (The Nation), but it is also touted as "the first publication to create a channel for two-way communication between the divided Korean people," as exemplified by the title "Rimjin-gang" - the name of the river that flows across the De-Militarized Zone dividing the north and south.This article is an attempt to engage in a critical conversation about how we know what we know about North Korea, reflecting upon the historical and structural conditions that configure the way North Korea is known and understood by those outside North Korea.…”
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Influence of the boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation on temperature and precipitation in South Korea by Yoo‐Rim Jung, Woo‐Seop Lee

“…This study investigates the four possible effects of two different time‐scale BSISOs on temperature and precipitation variations in South Korea. …”
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The Potential Clinical Utility of the Customized Large Language Model in Gastroenterology: A Pilot Study by Eun Jeong Gong, Chang Seok Bang, Jae Jun Lee, Jonghyung Park, Eunsil Kim, Subeen Kim, Minjae Kimm, Seoung-Ho Choi

“…The benchmark (written in Korean) consisted of 15 clinical questions developed by four clinical experts, representing typical questions for medical students. …”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing Public Acceptance of Air Taxis in South Korea by Ansun Park, Seungmin Lee

“…We discuss both academic insights and practical implications for policy and industry, supporting the commercialization of Korean UAM (K-UAM) promoted by the Korean government.…”
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Ethanol Extract of Sanguisorbae Radix Inhibits Mast Cell Degranulation and Suppresses 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene-Induced Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions by Ju-Hye Yang, Jae-Myung Yoo, Won-Kyung Cho, Jin Yeul Ma

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