11/2025 Flu cases in Korea are rising quickly this month, with health officials warning of an early 독감 (flu) 유행 (epidemic). The number of patients showing flu-like symptoms more than doubled compared to last week, especially among children.
Authorities raised the alert level as the virus continues to 확산하다 (spread) nationwide. Koreans are encouraged to get a 접종 (vaccination) as soon as possible, especially those in 고위험군 (high-risk groups) such as young kids and older adults. Good handwashing and avoiding crowded places can help reduce risk during this sharp increase.
Vocabulary:
- 독감 (dok-gam) — flu
- 유행 (yu-haeng) — outbreak / epidemic
- 확산하다 (hwak-san-ha-da) — to spread
- 접종 (jeop-jong) — vaccination
- 고위험군 (go-wi-heom-gun) — high-risk group
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