‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss
Medical professionals and some in conservative circles feel argument of Lee Jae Myung may be a bit thinSouth Korean president Lee Jae Myung has instructed his government to consider extending public health insurance to cover hair-loss treatments, arguing that baldness has become a “matter of...
<p>Medical professionals and some in conservative circles feel argument of Lee Jae Myung may be a bit thin</p><p>South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has instructed his government to consider extending public health insurance to cover hair-loss treatments, <a href="https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20251216101551001">arguing</a> that baldness has become a “matter of survival” rather than a cosmetic concern for young people.</p><p>The proposal, which has since faced a backlash from medical professionals and conservative figures, was announced during a policy briefing on Tuesday and would expand coverage beyond the limited medical treatments currently available for certain types of hair loss.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/19/south-korean-president-urges-public-health-cover-hair-loss">Continue reading...</a>
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