South Korea should fund hair loss treatment, says election hopeful in bald bid for power

Proposal for hair regrowth on public healthcare insurance by Lee Jae-myung criticised as populist by opponents

South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate has ignited a fierce debate after proposing that the country's public healthcare insurance should cover hair loss treatment.

Lee Jae-myung's proposal this week has triggered a flood of messages of support on online communities for people suffering hair loss - but also prompted accusations that it was a bald attempt to win votes.