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Dr. Je-Young Park Leads Ultherapy Prime APAC Launch, Showcases Next-Gen Aesthetic Strategies

SEOUL, South Korea — On July 11, Dr. Je-Young Park, Director of Apkoo-Jung Oracle Dermatology Clinic, served as both chair and keynote speaker at the Ultherapy Prime Asia-Pacific (APAC) launch seminar, hosted by global medical aesthetics leader Merz Aesthetics. The event marked the official regional debut of Ultherapy Prime, an advanced non-invasive ultrasound lifting device, and introduced the global campaign "See My Skin, Lift My Way," featuring South Korean actors Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho as brand ambassadors.Dr. Park addressed a distinguished audience of Ultherapy key opinion leaders fr
Doctor & Hospital Kim Kuk Ju, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.08.07 18:48
MET Gene Targeted Therapy Expands Potential for Colorectal, Gastric, and Other Solid Tumors

SEOUL, South Korea — A research team led by Professors Byung-Chul Cho and Ki-Bbeum Lee, along with resident physician Ju-Seong Sim at the Yonsei Cancer Center, has identified new possibilities for MET gene-targeted therapy in solid tumor treatment, according to a study published on July 30 in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, a leading journal in the oncology field.The MET gene, which plays a key role in cancer cell proliferation and metastasis, has long been a primary target in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MET overexpression in NSCLC has been associated with favorable
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.31 16:36
Samyook Busan Hospital Recognized as Top Destination for International Patients in 2024

BUSAN, South Korea — Samyook Busan Hospital announced on July 30 that it has been named one of Busan’s top institutions for international patient care in 2024 by the Busan Metropolitan City government, marking its second consecutive year receiving the honor.The recognition is part of Busan’s annual initiative to promote medical tourism, honoring 30 outstanding institutions, including general hospitals, clinics, and medical tourism agencies, based on their success in attracting foreign patients. Samyook Busan Hospital was listed among the top 10 general hospitals, alongside prominent institu
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.31 16:33
Dencom Partners with U.S. Dental Tech Firms to Expand AI-Powered Voice Solutions in American Market

SEOUL, South Korea — Dencom, a South Korean medical AI company, announced on July 30 that it has signed technology and supply agreements with three U.S.-based dental IT firms—Asprodental, Casenote Software, and Velmeni. These partnerships aim to introduce Dencom’s AI-powered voice solutions to the U.S. dental market, beginning with small and mid-sized clinics and scaling to Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and larger healthcare systems. The company has set an ambitious U.S. revenue target of $7 million by next year. Dencom’s AI solution incorporates a lightweight language model (sLLM) a
Doctor & Hospital Kim Kuk Ju, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.31 16:15
Hyundai Hospital Conducts 9-Day Medical Mission in Kazakhstan, Serving Over 1,500 Patients

SEOUL, South Korea — Chung-Ang University Hyundai Hospital announced on July 29 that it had completed a nine-day medical mission in Kazakhstan, held from July 19 to 27, delivering essential healthcare services to local communities.The mission comprised 84 volunteers, including orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, gastroenterologists, and cardiologists from Hyundai Hospital, along with medical personnel from Mongolia’s Hyundai Hospital and local Kazakh healthcare providers. Participants also included students from Chung-Ang University’s Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, nursing students fr
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.31 16:11
Park Ae Hospital Earns Top Rating in South Korea’s 6th Pneumonia Care Assessment

SEOUL, South Korea — Park Ae Hospital has been awarded a top-tier rating in the 6th Pneumonia Appropriateness Assessment by South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), achieving an outstanding score of 97.5 out of 100, the hospital announced.The Pneumonia Appropriateness Assessment is a nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing the quality and consistency of pneumonia diagnosis and treatment. Conducted annually by HIRA, the evaluation targets hospitals and medical institutions across South Korea.The sixth assessment, conducted from October 2023 to March 2024, evalua
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.29 13:32
Korea University Anam Hospital’s Urology Department Surpasses 3,000 Robotic Surgeries

SEOUL, South Korea — On July 17, Korea University Anam Hospital’s Urology Department announced it had completed its 3,000th robotic surgery—becoming the first department in the hospital to achieve this milestone.The department launched its robotic surgery program in July 2007. It reached 1,000 procedures by 2019 and doubled that figure to 2,000 by 2023. Most robotic procedures have focused on bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers, leveraging robotic platforms for minimally invasive, high-precision surgery. Some surgeries are now performed exclusively with robotic techniques, reflecting cont
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.29 13:26
Busan Hospital Excels in Medical Tourism: Good Gang-an Ranks Top for Foreign Patients in 2024

BUSAN, South Korea — For the second consecutive year, Good Gang-an Hospital—operated by the Eunseong Medical Foundation—has been recognized by the Busan Metropolitan Government as one of the city’s leading hospitals for attracting foreign patients in 2024.It joins a group of 10 general hospitals recognized for excellence in international patient services, alongside major tertiary institutions such as Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan National University Hospital, Dong-A University Hospital, and Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital.The hospital has steadily improved access for inter
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.29 12:06
Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital Earns Top Rating in 2023 Medical Imaging Evaluation

SEJONG, South Korea — Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital received a top score of 94.6 points and was awarded a Grade 1 rating in the 2023 Healthcare Imaging Appropriateness Evaluation conducted by South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA).The evaluation, which included 1,694 medical institutions nationwide, assessed 14 core indicators—such as patient evaluation rates for computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET); implementation of radiation dose reduction programs; and the rate of radiologist-led im
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.29 11:26
South Korea's Ilsan Paik Hospital Leads in AI-Driven Smart Healthcare Innovations

SEOUL, South Korea — Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital has repositioned itself as a cutting-edge smart hospital by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across its medical services, according to hospital officials. Following a recent renovation, the hospital upgraded its physical infrastructure and deployed AI-powered diagnostic systems to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of patient care.In the emergency department, AI systems analyze computed tomography (CT) scans in real time to detect signs of cerebral hemorrhage or cardiovascular emergencies. The AI alerts
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.29 11:22
South Korean Biotech OncoCross and Seoul National University Hospital Join Forces for AI-Powered Drug Discovery in Cancer and Rare Diseases

SEOUL — South Korean biotechnology firm OncoCross and Seoul National University Hospital have embarked on a collaborative effort to advance drug discovery through artificial intelligence.On July 9, the two entities signed a memorandum of understanding at Seoul National University Hospital,, pledging to combine an AI-driven platform with clinical data to integrate an AI-driven platform with clinical data to establish a precision drug discovery framework.Under the agreement, Seoul National University Hospital will contribute prospective clinical trial support, patient datasets, and research des
Doctor & Hospital Kim Kuk Ju, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.26 13:12
South Korean Surgeon Achieves 2,000 Robotic Urological Surgeries—Fastest on Record

Incheon, South Korea — On July 21, The Catholic University of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital held a ceremony to honor Professor Jung Jun Kim, director of its Robotic Surgery Center and a urology specialist, for completing 2,000 robotic urological surgeries, marking the fastest milestone of its kind by any surgeon at a single institution in South Korea—and achieved by the youngest to date.Professor Kim began performing robotic surgeries at the hospital in 2019 and reached the 2,000-surgery mark in just six years. An expert in robotic surgery for renal and prostate cancers, Kim introduced t
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.22 19:20
Uijeongbu Eulji University Hospital Leads Robotic Surgery Advancements for Lung and Esophageal Cancer in South Korea

UIJEONGBU, South Korea — Uijeongbu Eulji University Hospital has established itself as a regional leader in robotic surgery for complex thoracic conditions—including lung and esophageal cancer—in northeastern Gyeonggi province, South Korea.Since launching its robotic surgery program in 2021, the hospital has introduced procedures for lung cancer and mediastinal tumors—both of which are rarely performed in the region—while maintaining a strong emphasis on surgical safety. In 2023, the hospital expanded its robotic surgery program to include esophageal cancer.The Department of Cardiothoraci
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.22 19:13
Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Earns Top Pneumonia Care Rating

South Korea — Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital has received a Grade 1 rating, the highest possible rating, in the sixth Pneumonia Appropriateness Assessment by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), marking its sixth consecutive top-tier performance.Launched by HIRA in 2014, the Pneumonia Appropriateness Assessment evaluates the quality of pneumonia diagnosis and treatment across medical institutions in South Korea to improve patient care standards. The latest assessment, spanning October 2023 to March 2024, reviewed 599 hospitals nationwide treating ad
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.22 19:10
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine Reinvites Mongolian Patient for Non-Surgical Spine Treatment After 11 Years

SEOUL, South Korea — Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine announced on July 22 that it had recently welcomed back a Mongolian patient—first treated 11 years ago for spinal injuries—for follow-up integrative Korean medicine care.Narantsatsral, a Mongolian woman in her 40s, suffered serious lower back and leg injuries in a traffic accident during high school and had relied on crutches for 14 years. In 2014, Dr. Joon-shik Shin, the founder of Jaseng Hospital, treated her in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Remarkably, she was able to walk without crutches after just 20 minutes of treatment.When her pain r
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.22 18:51
Eulji University Medical Center Hospitals Secure Top Grade in South Korea’s 6th Pneumonia Care Evaluation

All three hospitals under Eulji University Medical Center—Daejeon, Nowon, and Uijeongbu— received the highest Grade 1 rating in South Korea's 6th Pneumonia Appropriateness Assessment, conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), the center announced on July 18.The hospitals scored perfect or near-perfect results across five key indicators: oxygen saturation testing, use of pneumonia severity assessment tools, sputum culture testing, blood cultures before the first antibiotic dose, and timely antibiotic administration within eight hours of hospital admission. These
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.21 12:44
Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital Earns Top Grade in Pneumonia Care for Sixth Consecutive Time

BUCHEON, South Korea — Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital has received a Grade 1 in South Korea's sixth pneumonia care quality assessment, conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), its sixth consecutive top-tier designation.The evaluation, conducted from October 2023 to March 2024, assessed 599 medical institutions nationwide, focusing on adult pneumonia inpatients aged 18 and older. Key performance indicators included oxygen saturation checks, use of pneumonia severity scoring tools, sputum and blood culture testing before initial antibiotic treatment, an
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.21 12:28
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital and Daegu Dongsan Hospital Achieve Top Scores in Pneumonia Care Evaluation

Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital (led by Director Young-Wook Ryu) and Daegu Dongsan Hospital (led by Director Woo-Jin Jeong) have both earned top ratings in the sixth pneumonia care evaluation by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). With scores of 99.8 and 95.6 points, respectively, both hospitals secured the highest possible Grade 1 rating.The evaluation, carried out between October 2023 to March 2024, reviewed adult inpatients (aged 18 and older) diagnosed with pneumonia. It assessed five core clinical indicators—oxygen saturation measurement, use of severity scori
Doctor & Hospital Kim Kuk Ju, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.21 12:27
Hanyang University Hospital Introduces Pulse Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

SEOUL, South Korea — Hanyang University Hospital has implemented pulse field ablation (PFA), an advanced technology for treating atrial fibrillation, completing a series of successful procedures with favorable outcomes, hospital officials announced. Compared to traditional radiofrequency or cryoablation techniques, PFA shortens procedure time and minimizes collateral tissue damage, leading to safer and more efficient treatment.PFA uses high-intensity electric fields to selectively ablate cardiac cells, significantly reducing the risk of injury structures such as the esophagus and phrenic nerv
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.17 14:29
Second Chance at Life: A Kidney Transplant Triumph at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

A 50-year-old woman, identified only as Ms. Kyung, has embarked on a new chapter of life after undergoing a second kidney transplant at The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. In a heartfelt letter to the hospital's Organ Transplant Center, she expressed profound gratitude: "I never thought I'd have a second chance, but I am deeply thankful to everyone who helped me bloom again with a precious, beautiful flower."Ms. Kyung's medical journey began in her early 20s with a diagnosis of end-stage renal failure, necessitating years of hemodialysis. Her first kidney transplant in
Doctor & Hospital Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM 2025.07.17 14:23