Asan Medical Center, 88 olympic-ro 43 gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (2026)

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88 Olympic-ro 43 Gil, Songpa-gu

04/03/2026

A research team led by Professor Mi-Na Kweon from the Department of Convergence Medicine at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and AMC reported that Bifidobacterium adolescentis significantly reduced intestinal inflammation in mice with acute colitis. Treated mice showed less weight loss, preserved colon length, and lower inflammatory scores compared with controls. 🦠🧫🧬

The study found that peptidoglycan, a bacterial cell wall component, activates regulatory B cells and increases interleukin 10 production via Toll like receptor 2 signaling. Published in ‘Gut Microbes’, the findings provide new mechanistic insight into how probiotic derived components regulate intestinal immune homeostasis. 🩺🧪🛡️

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▲ (From left) Professor Mi-Na Kweon and doctoral researcher Sohyeon Lee from the Department of Convergence Medicine at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, in collaboration with Dr. Seung Il Kim’s team of the Korea Food Research Institute

03/03/2026

Christine Poblador, who completed her residency in the Philippines and worked in general surgery anesthesia for six years, chose to train at AMC to gain advanced experience in anesthesia. She is refining her skills in high risk intraoperative management and advanced monitoring techniques, including pulmonary artery catheterization and transesophageal echocardiography, and was deeply impressed by the professionalism and teamwork demonstrated during a massive transfusion case.

Inspired by Korea’s history and the longstanding ties between Korea and the Philippines, she finds her training experience especially meaningful. She hopes to apply the safe anesthesia protocols, advanced monitoring expertise, and clinical judgment she has developed to liver transplantation practice in the Philippines.

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▲ Christine Poblador, Clinical Instructor from the Division of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Asan Medical Center.

26/02/2026

AMC recorded 329 deliveries in January, with about 60 percent involving high-risk pregnancies or severe fetal anomalies, demonstrating extensive experience in complex obstetric care. 👶🩺💗🤱

Over the past three years, AMC managed 6,999 deliveries, including 4,163 high-risk cases, while maintaining the highest delivery volume among Korea’s Big 5 hospitals without a single safety incident last year. Its performance is supported by the Fetal Treatment Center and a coordinated multidisciplinary system that ensures seamless care from prenatal diagnosis to neonatal intensive treatment and emergency surgery. ✨🫶🏥

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▲ In January, 329 deliveries were performed despite the challenging environment in which high risk pregnancies and fetal anomalies accounted for 60 percent of all cases.

24/02/2026

A research team led by Professor Jun-O Jin at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and AMC has developed Immunogenic Apoptotic Bodies, or iABs, a personalized immunotherapy generated from surgically resected tumor tissues and enhanced with the immune adjuvant MPLA. Designed to activate dendritic cells and induce antigen-specific T cell responses, the strategy aims to overcome tumor heterogeneity and improve treatment outcomes in metastatic cancer. 🧬🧫🦠💉

In mouse models of metastatic breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma, iAB treatment significantly reduced residual tumor growth, with complete remission observed in some cases and no notable systemic side effects. The findings were published in ‘Cancer Communications’. 🔬🧪🩺

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▲ (From left) Professor Jun-O Jin and researcher So-Jung Kim of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center

23/02/2026

Professor Ho-Seok Sa and his team from the Department of Ophthalmology at AMC analyzed 43 patients with orbital incidentalomas, which are the tumors found around the eye during routine scans. Most were benign and slow-growing. Tumors at the back of the eye could be safely monitored, while front-eye tumors or those causing protrusion or double vision often required surgery.

The study is significant as it provides the first treatment guidelines based on tumor type, location, and symptoms, helping reduce patient anxiety, avoid unnecessary interventions, and ensure safe management. The findings were published in the latest issue of ‘Scientific Reports’, a sister journal of ‘Nature’.

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Recently, there has been an increase in cases where tumors are unexpectedly discovered in the orbit—the space behind the eye—during brain scans conducted for routine health checkups or headaches. However, clear treatment guidelines for these incidental orbital tumors have not yet been establishe...

19/02/2026

J-Hope of BTS (방탄소년단) donated KRW 200 million to AMC on his birthday, February 18, to support the AMC Children’s Hospital, continuing his yearly philanthropic efforts. Since starting his donations in 2022, he has contributed a total of KRW 500 million, expressing hope that children can overcome pain and pursue bright futures. The hospital will use the funds to enhance pediatric medical facilities, home-based care, and psychological support programs for critically ill children. 🎂💖🏥👶🌟🎁

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BTS member J-Hope, born Jung Ho-seok, donated KRW 200 million to Asan Medical Center to support the development of the Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital. The contribution was made on February 18, his birthday, following a similar donation last year.

19/02/2026

A research team led by Professors Joon Bum Kim and Kitae Kim of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at AMC analyzed 337 patients to find that the mitral valve repair is highly durable in rheumatic heart disease, with a 20-year reoperation rate of just 1 percent in low risk patients. The findings support repair as a safe alternative to valve replacement and provide a basis for individualized surgical decision-making. 🫀🔬🏥📊🩺✨📈

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▲ (From left) Professors Joon Bum Kim and Kitae Kim of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Asan Medical Center

13/02/2026

AMC has opened a multidisciplinary Spine Center integrating seven departments to address the rapid rise in spinal disorders and demand for complex spinal surgery.

The center streamlines care from diagnosis to rehabilitation, adopts advanced surgical technologies, and aims to become a leading hub for spine treatment and clinical research.

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▲ Medical staff pose for a commemorative photo at the opening ceremony of the Spine Center held on January 26 at the Auditorium of the East Building of Asan Medical Center

10/02/2026

A Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense delegation, led by Deputy Minister Mohammed Bin Moammar, visited AMC on January 26 to explore digital transformation, process standardization, and workforce development for hospitals under the Ministry of Defense in Saudi Arabia. The delegation learned about AMC’s digital initiatives and met Saudi medical trainees to hear their experiences, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions on future collaboration. 🏥🤝💻🩺📈🌐👨⚕️👩⚕️

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▲ Chairman Tae Won Kim of Asan Institute for Life Sciences & Chief Research Officer and Deputy Minister Mohammed Bin Moammar of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense (sixth and seventh from the left) pose for a commemorative photo with other attendees.

09/02/2026

Medical staff from Kanazawa University Hospital in Japan visited AMC from January 19 to observe advanced liver transplantation techniques, including laparoscopic donor hepatectomy. Led by Professor Ki-Hun Kim, the Liver Transplantation team at AMC has continuously advanced minimal invasive procedures to enhance donor safety. Professor Shintaro Yagi praised the visit as a valuable opportunity to learn high-level surgical techniques and AMC’s well-organized collaborative system. 🩺👨⚕️👩⚕️🏥🔬💉🫀🌏✈️

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▲ On January 21, medical staff from Kanazawa University Hospital in Japan (back row) observed a donor laparoscopic hepatectomy performed by Professor Ki-Hun Kim (front row, first from the right) of the Division of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgegry at Asan Medical Center.

05/02/2026

A research team at AMC has successfully developed patient derived organoids for rare soft tissue sarcoma by culturing tumor cells in a gelatin based 3D environment, overcoming limitations of conventional methods. The organoids closely replicate patients’ actual tumors in genetic and pathological features, providing a strong foundation for precision medicine and personalized drug screening for this difficult to treat cancer. 🧬🧪🔬🧫🧠🎯🏥

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▲ (From left) Professor Jeong Eun Kim of the Division of Oncology at Asan Medical Center, Professor Eunyoung Tak, Dr Jiwan Choi, and researcher Kyuyoung Han of the Department of Convergence Medicine at Asan Medical Center.

03/02/2026

Emergencies involving older adults often begin with subtle symptoms but can quickly become life threatening if not recognized in time. To address this gap, Professor June-Sung Kim of the Department of Emergency Medicine at AMC has published ‘Emergency Response Guidelines for Older Adults Every Family Should Know’, a practical guide designed to help the general public identify and respond to common emergencies affecting older adults. 👵👴🚑📖

Drawing on his extensive clinical experience, the book explains why emergency symptoms in older adults are often unclear and easy to overlook, yet more severe in outcome. It provides systematic response strategies for conditions such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, falls, and breathing difficulties, along with prevention tips and an emergency checklist to support families and caregivers in critical situations. ❤️⏱️🏥

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From sudden falls, fever, and dizziness to time-critical conditions such as stroke and cardiovascular disease, emergencies involving older adults can begin anywhere, at any time, often with subtle and unexpected symptoms. However, many older adults and their families fail to recognize these warning....

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