Event Brief
South Korea's Rising Cosmetic Surgery Deaths
Filed: Feb 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Summary: South Korea has recorded 50 deaths from cosmetic surgery since 2016, with yearly fatalities increasing.
WHO: South Korean patients
WHAT: Plastic surgery deaths
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: Increasing trend in cosmetic procedures
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