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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's role and operations at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center is a specialized facility providing 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it can cover all of South Korea, and he hopes to achieve that vision.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's role and operations at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center is a specialized facility providing 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it can cover all of South Korea, and he hopes to achieve that vision.

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28 November 2025

The Regional Trauma Center at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is surrounded by residential apartments on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center provides 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho Hang-joo notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it could cover all of South Korea, but he also highlights the challenge of frequent complaints from nearby residents due to noise generated by emergency helicopter operations.

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5 November 2025

People walk past an advertisement about the newly introduced night-time alcohol policy in Warsaw, Poland, on November 4, 2025. From November 1, the city introduces a pilot program for two of its districts, restricting sales between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The goal is to curb alcohol-related problems like crime and traffic accidents, though some argue the ban is ineffective and infringes on individual liberty.

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#11458370

6 August 2024

Lissachatina fulica is a species of large land snail that belongs to the subfamily Achatininae of the family Achatinidae. It is also known as the giant African land snail. This snail species is being considered a significant cause of pest issues around the world. Internationally, it is the most frequently occurring invasive species of snail. Outside of its native range, this snail is thriving in many types of habitat in areas with mild climates. It is feeding voraciously and is a vector for plant pathogens, causing severe damage to agricultural crops and native plants. It is competing with native snail taxa, is being a nuisance pest in urban areas, and is spreading human disease. The species is native to East Africa but is being widely introduced to other parts of the world through the pet trade, as a food resource, and by accidental introduction. This photo is being taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 8, 2024.

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#11458371

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458372

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458373

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458374

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458375

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458376

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458377

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458379

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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#11458381

6 August 2024

Lissachatina Fulica Is A Species Of Large Land Snail That Belongs To The Subfamily Achatininae Of The Family Achatinidae. It Is Also Known As The Giant African Land Snail. This Snail Species Has Been Considered A Significant Cause Of Pest Issues Around The World. Internationally, It Is The Most Frequently Occurring Invasive Species Of Snail. Outside Of Its Native Range, This Snail Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas With Mild Climates. It Feeds Voraciously And Is A Vector For Plant Pathogens, Causing Severe Damage To Agricultural Crops And Native Plants. It Competes With Native Snail Taxa, Is A Nuisance Pest In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024.

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