A Long-Standing Taboo
Mental Health in Korea By Yousra Feriel Drioua The discussion surrounding mental health was and remains a taboo subject in many societies around the world for various reasons. For Korea, … Read More
Mental Health in Korea By Yousra Feriel Drioua The discussion surrounding mental health was and remains a taboo subject in many societies around the world for various reasons. For Korea, … Read More
The GMHC has more than 70 medical staff (volunteers) who are ready to lend a helping hand. They open their doors to all migrants: students, migrant women, migrant workers, and any who cannot go to medical institutions due to their legal documents or difficulty in communication. Their free medical treatment is offered every Sunday from 1–5 p.m. at their Center in Gwangsan-gu.
The staff at the clinic seems really nice and confident in their work, so I felt very welcome and warmly received there.
By William Urbanski. If you have ever found yourself in any sort of Korean hospital, clinic, or in particular, a specialized medical practice, you have probably noticed something quite peculiar, … Read More
By Katy Clements. Living abroad, though exciting, can be incredibly stressful. Not only are we separated from the people and places that we are familiar with, but we also become … Read More
By William Urbanski. Spring of 2021 started for me on a very positive note. Besides being able to finally go outside and play with my friends, I was happy to … Read More
Written and photographed by CNU Hwasun Hospital Press Team The Chonnam National University (CNU) Hwasun Hospital is a government-designated “hospital serving foreign patients” and is located just outside of Gwangju. … Read More
Written by Jessica Keralis Our natural tendency as human beings is to stick to what is familiar, even when it comes to the unpleasant. “Better the devil you know than … Read More