South Korea

South Korea unveils predictive model for subsequent refracture risks

The model was tested on 468 patients and attained a prediction accuracy of 0.74.

South Korea unveils predictive model for subsequent refracture risks

The model was tested on 468 patients and attained a prediction accuracy of 0.74.

ASAN Medical Centre VR-based app to treat post-stroke visual field defects

VIVID Brain utilises a training algorithm for patient-customised learning.

South Korea strengthens health cooperation with APAC

The country reaffirmed its partnerships with Japan, Australia, and Indonesia.

SNUH to introduce Gijang Heavy Ion Particle Therapy Centre in Busan

The centre is scheduled to open in the second half of 2027.

South Korea’s ultrasound systems market poised for 3% CAGR growth until 2033

The country comprises 8% of the ultrasound systems market in APAC.

Asan Medical Center inks partnership with UChicago Medicine

The health institutions will hold joint training and cooperate on patient care.

South Korea launches 2024 healthcare reform plan

The Ministry of Health and Welfare will designate $7.42b for fair compensation.

Asan Medical Center rolls out non-clinical data recording and management

LabNote Orange is in collaboration with digital company Ant Group.

South Korea extends healthcare cooperation with Turkmenistan, Paraguay and Mongolia

The cooperation covers medical provision, training programmes and academic exchanges.

South Korea launches Essential Healthcare Policy Package

The Essential Healthcare Policy Package calls for over $8b in investments.

Ajou University Hospital named as pediatric emergency medical institution for Gyeonggi-do

The initiative aims to assist hospitals in treating severe pediatric emergency patients.

Seoul Asan Medical Center expands ESG initiatives

The hospital focuses on eco-friendliness, social responsibility, and transparent management.

Ajou University Hospital opens new integrated laboratory for improved patient service

The laboratory joins the blood collection room and CT injection room.

Asan Medical Center extends partnership with Emirates Health Services

The MoU will allow more active exchanges, trainings and collaborations for both institutions.

South Korea introduces reform package for improved essential healthcare

The four-throng reform package covers increasing the number of healthcare professionals.

SNUH launches customised treatment with transcatheter pulmonary artery valve implantation

The procedure is applied to a 24-year-old patient with Tetralogy of Fallot.

Cancer patients' 5-year survival rate reaches 72.1% in Korea

The survival rate increased by 6.6% from 65.5% of cancer patients from 2006 to 2010.