‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss

Medical professionals and some in conservative circles feel argument of Lee Jae Myung may be a bit thin

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has instructed his government to consider extending public health insurance to cover hair-loss treatments, arguing that baldness has become a matter of survival" rather than a cosmetic concern for young people.

The proposal, which has since faced a backlash from medical professionals and conservative figures, was announced during a policy briefing on Tuesday and would expand coverage beyond the limited medical treatments currently available for certain types of hair loss.