Asan Medical Center

23/09/2026

AMC invited 60 children with serious illnesses and their families to 롯데월드 (lotteworld) as part of the “Our Heroes” initiative. The children enjoyed amusement park rides, the aquarium, and Seoul Sky, creating special memories with their families and medical staff. The event aimed to support children and families who have endured long-term treatment and provide opportunities for emotional recovery and joyful experiences beyond the hospital.

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▲ A commemorative photo of Lee Ye Sol and her family with the medical staff from Asan Medical Center who participated in “Our Heroes.” (From left) Lee Ye Sol’s father, Professor Sung Han Kang of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Lee Ye Sol, Nurse Eun Ock Lee, and Lee Ye Sol...

21/09/2026

A study by AMC researchers found that rehabilitation is safe and effective for patients with blood cancers. Among 34 patients, physical function improved after rehabilitation, with those receiving more than 20 sessions showing a 30.8% improvement. No serious complications such as falls or bleeding occurred, even among high-risk patients. The findings support the need for systematic rehabilitation programs and dedicated resources for patients with blood cancers. 🏥🩸💪🧑⚕️🦵❤️🩹📈

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▲ Professors Jae Yong Jeon and Seungwoo Cha of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Professors Jung-Hee Lee and Joon Young Hur of the Division of Hematology at Asan Medical Center

18/09/2026

AMC ranked among the world’s top 10 in six specialties in Newsweek Rankings’ “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027”, the most among Korean hospitals. It also ranked No. 1 in Korea in six specialties, reaffirming its global standing in treating severe and complex diseases. 🏆🌎🏥🩺⭐📊

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15/09/2026

AMC and the Korea National Institute of Health have launched the AGIJIGI project to establish a Korean newborn genomic screening system. The project uses whole genome sequencing to detect rare genetic diseases in healthy newborns within 28 days of birth, enabling earlier treatment and proactive health management. 🧬👶🔬

The nationwide study involves six hospitals and plans to recruit 1,800 newborns by 2028, starting with 500 in the first year. The research will assess the diagnostic, clinical and economic utility of genome based newborn screening and provide evidence for its potential adoption as a national screening policy. 🧪🩺💡🧬🏥

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▲ (From left) Professors Beom Hee Lee, Ja Hye Kim and Soojin Hwang of the Medical Genetics Center at Asan Medical Center

14/09/2026

Patients with chronic otitis media can achieve hearing outcomes comparable to those with typical sensorineural hearing loss after cochlear implantation, even after more than 20 years of hearing loss. However, patients with accompanying labyrinthitis had poorer outcomes, highlighting the importance of preoperative MRI. The findings suggest that cochlear implantation can effectively restore hearing in chronic otitis media patients who no longer benefit from hearing aids. 👂🔊🦻🏥🔬✨

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▲ Professor Hong Ju Park of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Asan Medical Center  examines a patient with hearing loss.

10/09/2026

AMC successfully treated a 99 year old man with life threatening aortic dissection, making him the oldest patient in Korea to undergo surgery for the condition. After more than five hours of emergency surgery and a month of intensive care, he recovered and was discharged in good health. On August 5, he celebrated his 100th birthday in his hospital room, where Professor Min Jung Ku and her team in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at AMC prepared a small birthday celebration to mark his recovery and wish him many more healthy years. 🎂❤️🏥 💯 ✨🎉

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▲ Professor Min Jung Ku of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Asan Medical Center, Mr. Seung Man Lee, and his family member (from left) pose for a commemorative photo while celebrating Mr. Lee’s 100th birthday in his hospital room after surgery.

07/09/2026

Asan Foundation donated $200,000 through the Korean Red Cross to support flood victims in Nepal, providing emergency relief and recovery assistance. Asan Foundation has donated approximately KRW 2.1 billion to overseas relief efforts since 2006 and continues to support disaster recovery and relief efforts in Korea. 🏥🌍🤝

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Asan Foundation (Chairman Chung Mong-Joon) donated $200,000 in relief funds through the Korean Red Cross on September 7 to support flood victims in Nepal.

07/09/2026

Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital School celebrates its 20th anniversary, helping children and adolescents with cancer continue their education during prolonged treatment and return to school. Since its establishment in 2006, more than 1,000 children have completed the program. Personalized academic and extracurricular classes, online learning, and academic support help minimize learning gaps and ease the transition back to school. Beyond education, the school provides a place where children can experience everyday life as students and maintain connections with their peers. 🏥🎓📚✏️🏫❤️🌱2️⃣0️⃣🎉

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▲ President Hyery Kim of Asan Medical Center Children’s Hospital School, and President Ho Joon Im of Asan Medical Center Children’s Hospital (first and third from left), encourage pediatric cancer patients attending a Chinese character class taught by volunteer teacher Eun Jung Lee at the Chi...

03/09/2026

AMC Cancer Institute hosted ACIS 2026 on August 28, bringing together around 650 cancer experts from Korea and abroad. Under the theme “Advancing Cancer Care: From Innovation to Bedside,” the symposium explored the latest advances in precision oncology, AI based healthcare, cancer treatment strategies, and patient centered care. Experts also discussed innovative approaches to colorectal cancer with liver metastases and ways to improve cancer patients’ quality of life through integrated care. 🧬🤖🎗❤️🌏

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Asan Medical Center, which treats one in eight cancer patients in Korea, has organized a forum to discuss ways to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and drive patient centered innovation in cancer care.