Asan Medical Center, 88 olympic-ro 43 gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (2025)

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88 Olympic-ro 43 Gil, Songpa-gu

09/12/2025

Researchers at AMC, led by Professor Jung-Hoon Park of the Department of Convergence Medicine and Professor Do Hoon Kim of the Division of Gastroenterology at AMC, have developed a novel photodynamic therapy system that uses a photosensitizer-coated stent to deliver repeated laser treatment directly to esophageal tumors. Unlike conventional therapy, which spreads the photosensitizer systemically and limits treatment depth, this system allows uniform, localized irradiation and maximizes treatment efficiency. 👨⚕️🩺⚡️

Tests in a porcine esophagus model showed that repeated treatments effectively destroyed cancer cells, reached deeper tissue layers, and minimized complications. The stent can be immediately retrieved after each procedure, reducing risks and enabling repeated localized therapy, even for patients with multiple lesions. 🏥💊

The study highlights a promising minimally invasive option for esophageal cancer treatment and was recently published in the international journal ‘Biomaterials Research’. 🧬🔬

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▲ (From left) Professor Jung-Hoon Park from the Department of Convergence Medicine and Professor Do Hoon Kim from the Division of Gastroenterology at Asan Medical Center

03/12/2025

Professor@Chan-Sik Kim of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at AMC received the SCI(E) Scientific Award at the 80th International Congress of the Korean Pain Society for his research on pulsed radiofrequency therapy in chronic lumbar radicular pain. His study, published in Neuromodulation, is the first double blind randomized trial to evaluate how the duration of this procedure influences treatment outcomes. The research showed that extending the procedure from six to twelve minutes does not provide additional pain relief and may increase the risk of subtle nerve injury. Professor Chan-Sik Kim, a specialist in chronic pain management, continues to be recognized for his contributions, earning major society awards for two consecutive years. 🏥🩺📚🔬🧠✨📈🎖️

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Professor Chan-Sik Kim of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Asan Medical Center recently received the SCI(E) Scientific Award at the 80th International Congress of the Korean Pain Society.

01/12/2025

After enduring severe pain and leg deformity for nearly two years due to failed metal pin fixation following a traffic accident, 28-year-old John Conteh from Sierra Leone regained his ability to walk after receiving reconstructive surgery at AMC. 🦵✨🚶🎉

With treatment unavailable in his home country, AMC and the Asan Foundation covered all costs and brought him to Korea for surgery and rehabilitation. Following successful femoral reconstruction and a skin graft, Mr. Conteh recovered well and was discharged, expressing gratitude and calling the experience “a miracle.” 🚑➡️🏥💪👏🌱💗

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▲Mr. John Conteh (center), who underwent femoral reconstruction and skin graft surgery at Asan Medical Center, poses for a commemorative photo with the medical staff on Thursday the 13th. On the left is Professor Ji Wan Kim of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and on the right is Professor Jin...

30/11/2025

Jia Guo, a clinical fellow from China, is pursuing her PhD at AMC while training in advanced shoulder and elbow reconstruction. She chose AMC for its strong clinical outcomes and has been inspired by the shared commitment to excellence among the medical staff. 🎓🩺

Living in Korea for over two years, she has enjoyed exploring the country and receiving support from fellow international scholars. Jia views her experience at AMC as a valuable foundation for her future career and hopes to share what she has learned when she returns to China. 🌏🦴

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I earned my master’s degree in sports medicine at Qingdao University in China and gained clinical experience in the departments of orthopedics and sports medicine at The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University.

27/11/2025

AMC has successfully treated a patient with persistent atrial fibrillation using a next generation 3D pulse field ablation system. This advanced device creates real time 3D images of the heart, allowing physicians to precisely target treatment areas, confirm catheter contact, and minimize radiation exposure by eliminating repeated X ray scans. 🫀🏥📉

AMC is the first hospital in Korea to adopt a system with a built in 3D pulse field catheter, removing the need for additional catheters and improving both accuracy and safety without increasing cost. Pulse field ablation, recognized as a new medical technology last year, is gaining widespread use because it selectively treats atrial muscle tissue with fewer serious complications. Professor Jun Kim of the Division of Cardiology at AMC emphasized that 3D pulse field ablation will help meet the growing need for safer, more precise care as atrial fibrillation cases rise. 🔬⚡👏

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▲Professor Jun Kim of the Division of Cardiology at Asan Medical Center (right) performs 3D pulse field ablation on a patient with persistent atrial fibrillation.

26/11/2025

Gyeongtae was born with severe heart and lung defects and faced repeated life threatening crises from infancy through adulthood. Despite many surgeries, hospitalizations, and setbacks, he endured with remarkable will and optimism. 👶❤️🩹 🏥

After years of uncertainty, he finally received a heart and lung transplantation at AMC, thanks to a long trusted medical team. Now recovering well and enjoying everyday life, he tells his mother he is ready to fulfill their long postponed dream of traveling to Spain together. 🌍✈️🌟

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The baby I carried for ten months stopped breathing less than a month after birth. I never knew joy and sorrow could stand so close together. Born with pulmonary artery atresia and a ventricular septal defect, my son Gyeongtae seemed unusually unwell through the night. When we brought him to a nearb...

25/11/2025

The Asan Foundation held the 37th Asan Award Ceremony, honoring eighteen recipients across six categories with one billion won in prizes. Major honorees included Choon Sil Cheong for long term medical service in Africa, Professor Woong-Han Kim for free heart surgeries for children in seventeen countries, and Hyun Il Kim and Ok Ran Kim for supporting people experiencing homelessness and isolated youth. Chairman Chung Mong Joon praised their dedication to helping marginalized communities. ✨🏅🙏📚🩺

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The Asan Foundation (Chairman Mong-Joon Chung) held the 37th Asan Award Ceremony on November twenty fifth at the auditorium of the Asan Institute for Life Sciences at Asan Medical Center in Seoul.

24/11/2025

A baby, Jeong-won, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 34 days old and was urgently transferred to AMC, where he underwent intensive treatment, including chemotherapy and ICU care. 👶🏥😢

His parents endured weeks of fear, exhaustion, and emotional turmoil as his condition repeatedly worsened, but with the dedication of Professor Kyung-Nam Koh of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and the medical team from AMC, Jeong won gradually improved. 😔💪🩺

After surviving multiple crises, he was eventually moved out of the ICU, continued recovering in the general ward, and was safely discharged. His family later celebrated his first birthday, grateful for the medical staff who supported them through their most difficult moments. 😊🎉

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He was transferred to Asan Medical Center with stage 4 neuroblastoma (a pediatric cancer) when he was just a month old. The tumor had already spread to his liver, and he was hovering between life and death.

24/11/2025

AMC has launched a 24 hour Fall Response Team (FRT) to strengthen patient safety, as falls accounted for 32.6 percent of all patient safety incidents nationwide in 2024. The team consists of specialized nurses from three emergency units and provides immediate onsite assessment, treatment, and follow up management for hospitalized adults aged 16 and older. 🏥👨⚕️⏱️

The FRT also intervenes early in cases of aggressive delirium to prevent falls before they occur. During its pilot period, 99 percent of patients with fall related injuries recovered without significant deterioration. Staff surveys showed high satisfaction with the team’s expertise and post fall care. 🚑🦴⚠️

Vice President & Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Je-Hwan Lee of Asan Medical Center emphasized the importance of early prevention and rapid response to support safe recovery for hospitalized patients. 💪 🔍

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▲The Fall Response Team (FRT) at Asan Medical Center provides fall recurrence prevention education to patients who have experienced a fall.

20/11/2025

AMC has treated thirty-five thousand critically ill patients from the Middle East and trained six hundred medical scholars over the past decade, strengthening its role in advancing healthcare across GCC countries. Through partnerships with regional governments, King Saud University, and institutions such as Emirates Health Services and KMC in Qatar, AMC provides advanced training, shares surgical expertise, and supports local medical services. 🌍🏥🤝

Patients with complex conditions including cancer, cardiac diseases, and those requiring organ transplantation continue to seek care at AMC. AMC is also exporting its medical system by building the Asan GI Hospital-UAE (tentative name), set to open in 2026. 🕌🏥

Recognized by Newsweek as Korea’s top ranked institution in the “World’s Best Hospitals 2025,” AMC continues to establish itself as a global leader in advanced medical care. President Seung Il Park of AMC emphasized AMC’s commitment to improving worldwide healthcare by sharing expertise and expanding international medical collaboration. 🩺🙏🤝

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▲(From left) Professor Dae Wook Hwang of the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at Asan Medical Center teaches pancreatic resection techniques to Dr. Mohammed Alotaibi from Saudi Arabia.

19/11/2025

AMC completed a three month medical AI training program for more than 300 healthcare professionals, offering seminars, basic AI courses, and advanced clinical projects. 🤖🏥📊

Selected by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health and Welfare (KOHI), AMC was recognized for its strong AI capabilities and training system. Director D**g Hyun Yang said the program strengthened clinicians’ ability to use data and solve problems in real clinical settings, reaffirming the center’s commitment to advancing digital healthcare. 💡✨👨⚕️

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▲The medical AI job training program for healthcare professionals, organized by Asan Medical Center, was recently completed. The photo shows participants taking a commemorative photo at the completion ceremony held on November 11.

18/11/2025

Mr. Jo, a 74-year-old man, was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after years of battling recurring illness. Despite numerous treatments and even costly immunotherapy abroad, his cancer kept returning. 🙏❤️🩹

At AMC, under Professor Dok Hyun Yoon of the Division of Oncology, he became the first patient to receive Kymriah, a CAR-T cell therapy that uses a patient’s own genetically modified T cells to attack cancer. 👨⚕️🏥

The result was remarkable, which the tests showed no trace of cancer. Now living healthily in Busan, Mr. Jo expresses deep gratitude to his professor and says his recovery taught him the value of hope, faith, and living without stress. 😊 ✨

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“I worked hard all my life, saved a little money, and just when I thought I could finally take a breath, life struck me down in one blow. I thought, is this really how my life ends? Oh lord…”

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