Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul National University Hospital has one of Asia's most significant experiences treating children and adults. The clinic was founded in 1885 and has experienced many structural changes and significant development. Currently, it is the first medical center outside the United States to receive 7-level certification from the American Medical Information Society and the first clinic in Korea with ISQUA international accreditation. Also, the high quality of services is assessed by ISO and HIMSS Stage 7 certificates.

Annually, doctors provide care to 5,200,000 patients from all over the world. The extended structure of up to 1,625 seats allows for assisting everyone who wants it in the fastest time with the best service. In acquisition to cure and diagnosis, physicians have an extensive experience base. For example, the scientists were the first to invent a vaccine against hepatitis B, develop an artificial heart valve stent for the pulmonary artery, and discover the cause of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Also noteworthy is that the thyroid gland center opened the world's first endoscopic robotic surgery, BABA, to perform standard oncoplastic surgery for thyroid cancer. In addition, Seoul National University Clinic ranks 8th in the number of research in the world, ahead of 7 American hospitals.

Significant successes in treating patients have been recorded in oncology in the form of a higher 5-year survival rate with breast and prostate cancer than in the USA and Europe. In addition, gentle treatment methods allow 87% of patients with colorectal cancer to preserve the sphincter during surgery. The clinic also holds the record for removing malignant stomach tumors and has performed more than 20,000 operations. GammaKnife, which uses the center of brain tumors and ViewRay radiation therapy under the control of MRI in real-time, allows the effectiveness of tumor treatment in oncology by up to 90%. In particular, doctors have one of the most significant experiences in treating neuro-oncology and perform more than 1,800 interventions. In addition, the bronchoscopy center offers autofluorescence bronchoscopy and narrow-band bronchoscopy for the early diagnosis of lung cancer in risk groups. Also, pulmonologists perform endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy, which is essential for diagnosing lung cancer. Furthermore, urologists have considerable experience in DaVinci robotic surgery to treat oncological and general surgical diseases. Likewise, the clinic has the largest children's hospital in the country and the first neonatal intensive care unit in Korea. As a result, the pediatric department holds the record for successful heart surgery for a premature baby weighing 1 kg in Korea. The center for intensive treatment of childhood epilepsy has a leading role in the surgical treatment of patients with an incurable form.

The multidisciplinary Seoul National University Medical Center, in cooperation with the College of Medicine, provides the highest performance indicators in South Korea and the world in cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, orthopedics and traumatology, urology, and plastic surgery. In addition, many patients and experience in treating rare diseases allow doctors to be the best in their field.

Seoul is the principal city of South Korea, with residents of more than 10 million people. The municipality officially became the capital in 1948. The town plays with the contrasts of futuristic buildings, ancient architecture, and Buddhist temples.

Vibrant nightlife and exemplary Korean clubs are located in the heart of the Gangnam metropolis. In addition, the city is a heaven for shopping and fashion. Walking through the metropolis, visitors can't pass Dongdaemun Design Plaza DDP and the 236-meter TV tower Seoul Tower. The design of the buildings resembles alien architecture with apparent features of futurism. In addition, Gyeongbokgung Palace is a real national treasure of 14th-century Korea. Numerous sacred houses with parks, museums, and exhibitions also attract the attention of travelers worldwide. In the spring, visitors can admire the cherry blossoms at the Hangan Park Festival, which is the perfect place to take photos to remember the vacation. While walking around the city, guests can enjoy the national cuisine of kimchi (pickled cabbage), samgethan (chicken soup stuffed with Chinese dates, ginseng, and rice), and hoe.

The municipality is an important political and economic center of the country. From the very beginning, the city was famous for its rural economy, and the economy gained the most significant development due to exports, which are common now. Today, the primary industries are trade, mechanical engineering, telecommunications, electronics, and construction. According to Fortune magazine, Seoul ranks seventh among the world's cities regarding the number of corporations. It is included in the list of the five hundred largest multinational corporations. Also, in 1998, the city became the capital of the 20th Summer Olympic Games, and in 2002, it was one of the venues for the World Football Championship. In addition, the medical field has also developed significantly. Back in 1989, Asan Medical Center Seoul began providing treatment according to the latest global recommendations and catching up with the world's leading hospitals.

A vacation in Seoul resembles a trip to the future, where highly developed technologies occupy a larger share of life. But numerous green areas and architecture of ancient times bring back to reality and allow harmony and unity with the culture of the past.