South Korea
Seoul hospital, Harvard replace static AI testing with hospital simulator
Seoul hospital, Harvard replace static AI testing with hospital simulator
They tested AI impact on patient outcomes and hospital operations.
2 days ago
SNUH installs ‘smart hearing loop’ system for hearing-impaired patients
It has been installed in eight units across five key hospital areas.
2 days ago
SNUH names new president and CEO
He will serve a three-year term from 13 May 2026, to 12 May 2029.
AI-powered model sets new standard for paediatric emergency prediction in Korea
System trained on 87,759 patient records exceeds established triage tool in accuracy tests.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital caters to high-risk mothers, newborns in new centre
High-risk cases account for over 60% of hospitalised mothers.
New specialised hearing and balance hub opens at Seoul St. Mary’s
The centre offers non-surgical drug therapies, amongst others.
Regional hospitals lose out as Seoul claims 87.2% of SK medical tourists
Taiwan emerged as a breakout market with a staggering 122.5% growth rate.
SK’s Asan Medical Centre forms first ESG committee
The centre appointed six internal members.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital bags $407K grant to build AI prognosis model for liver cancer
Liver cancer ranks second in cancer mortality in the country.
New clinic at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital supports cancer survivors’ long-term care
Kidney cancer has been increasing amongst 30 to 50-year-olds.
Ajou University Hospital widens digital access to medical record services
The hospital added online CD requests, PDF downloads, and offline payment integration.
Burjeel Hospital brings Korean healthcare to UAE amidst surging demand
It will offer services across orthopaedic surgery, amongst others.
Asan Medical Center opens new 'Spine Center' to handle complex spinal disorders
The center combines seven clinical departments.
South Korea secures $4.2b biologics deals as advanced biopharma activity expands
Licensing, funding, and IPO activity support sector development
SMC earns Level 6 HIMSS certification in ‘continuity of care maturity model’
The evaluation covered systems for information sharing and patient tracking.
Ajou University Hospital, SK Ecoplant partner on severe trauma care
The partnership will set up a rapid and specialised medical response system.
New Korean medical model reduces reliance on foreign AI systems
The system incorporates domestic laws, clinical guidelines, and care pathways.
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