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Study links heavy drinking to worse depression after trauma

Korean researchers found that people who drink heavily or show alcohol dependence report more severe depressive symptoms after unexpected traumatic events such as accidents or crimes.

2026.8.5

The salvaged Sewol ferry stands at a port in Mokpo, South Jeolla, on Jan. 2, where bereaved families of the victims and civic groups held a press conference calling for prosecution of those responsible for the disaster that took the lives of over 300 people, many of them students, nearly 10 years ago. [YONHAP]

Court hands partial victory to Sewol sinking survivors

The Seoul High Court ruled in favor of 55 survivors of the Sewol ferry disaster and their families on Wednesday, upholding the previous ruling on the compensation suit...

2024.2.7

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A citizen pays respects to the victims of the Itaewon tragedy at a makeshift memorial near Exit 1 of Itaewon Station on Wednesday. [NEWS1]

Many still feel effects of Itaewon trauma, health professionals urge people to seek help

Many people are still feeling the effects of trauma following the Itaewon tragedy that claimed the lives of so many on Oct. 29.

2022.11.10

A visitor receives therapy at a makeshift counseling center for anyone struggling from mental distress caused by the Itaewon crowd surge at Seoul Plaza in Jung District, central Seoul on Thursday. [YONHAP]

He survived Itaewon. She didn't. The guilt is unbearable.

He spends every moment of the day frantically searching for videos of the crowd, hoping to see any last moments of his girlfriend.

2022.11.3

Dealing with the post-Itaewon trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can come out in various emotions: anxiety, fear, depression, helplessness, and rage.

2022.11.2

Mourners wipe away tears at one of the makeshift memorials for the victims of the Itaewon crowd crush located at Seoul Plaza, Jung District, central Seoul on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Mass trauma lurks as Itaewon tragedy sears into our minds

Images from Itaewon last Saturday are seared into the minds of so many, and that could take a serious toll on individuals and society as a whole. Witnessing a horror like the deadly crush that took so many lives just a few days ago can cause...

2022.11.2

A woman sheds tears after paying tribute to the victims of a crowd crush in the Itaewon area at a joint memorial altar at Seoul Plaza, central Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Once again, disaster spreads feelings of trauma

Korea is once again psychologically reeling from disaster, eight years after the Sewol Ferry sinking took the lives of 304 people, mostly high school students.

2022.11.1

The road to '9lory'

Boy band SF9 performs “Trauma,” the lead track for its new EP “Rumination,” on Monday at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul. The EP dropped the same day at 6 p.m. and consists of 7 songs...

2021.11.22