In This Issue on 23-June-2025

This study forecasts a dramatic rise in Korea's healthcare expenditures driven by population aging and insufficient physician supply.Even with increased medical student quotas, the growth in practicing physicians will lag behind demand.Health insurance premiums may double by 2060.The findings call for prioritizing system sustainability over simply increasing workforce numbers.Sustainability, not just expanding physician numbers, must guide Korea's health system planning. Occupational Lead Exposure Among Civilian IndoorShooting Range Workers in Korea: A Report of Blood Lead Levels and Airborne Lead.Park S, et al.Workers in civilian indoor shooting ranges face blood lead levels and airborne exposure far exceeding safe limits, especially among shooting coaches.The study reveals significant occupational health risks and urges improved ventilation, health monitoring, and protective policies to reduce lead exposure.Urgent policy action is needed to protect workers from hazardous lead exposure in shooting ranges.