Feb. 5, 2016
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Friday, Feb. 5, 2016
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Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
Korea Post Media
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The Korea Post news:
3D customized total replacement and stem cell treatment
YonseiSarang Hospital stands out in specialized treatment of joint patients
What part of the body is most frequently used in man’s every-day life?
Perhaps it comes in the order of neck, waist, shoulders and legs. Many people complain pain in the neck that comes from the fast-increasing use of smart phones. Then come the patients who complain pain in the neck that comes also from excessive use of smart phones.
Also on the fast increase are people suffering from obesity from lack of exercise who complain pain in the waist and knee joints. People who spend much time on computers also complain pain in the shoulders.
(The Korea Post is organizing a tour for the ambassadors and madams to this Hospital on Friday March 4, 2106 where the diplomats are offered a free medical check-up. Please scroll down to the end the Headlinesfor a detailed article and more photos on the Hospital. If Your Excellency has not receiced an invitation please ask your staff check with Ms. Kim Jung-mi at 2298-1740/2, 010-1682-3388.?Ed.)
Two main buildings of the YonseiSarang Hospital in Gangnam District south of the Han River in Seoul
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Park: Strong UN Sanctions Only Way to Stop N. Korea
Anchor: The South Korean president is urging the international community to slap strong sanctions on North Korea and...
Chinese Nuke Envoy Returns Home from N. Korea
EU Considers Sanctions Against N. Korea
UN Chief Urges N. Korea to Stop Missile Dev.
Defense Minister Vows to 'Proactively Respond' to N. Korean Missile Launch
Parliament Passes Economy Revitalization Bill
Defense Minister Vows to 'Proactively Respond' to N. Korean Missile Launch
S. Korea Conducts Maritime Training Exercises
S. Korea to Provide $12 Million to Syria
S. Korean Shipbuilders Suffer Record Losses
KOSPI, KOSDAQ Jump
Finance Minister: No Plans to Draw up Supplementary Budget
NHK: N. Korea May Be Readying Ballistic Missile Test on its East Coast
'2nd Stage Rocket to Fall near Luzon Island'
Unification Ministry Launches TF on N. Korea Nuke Issue
Chinese Nuke Envoy Returns Home from N. Korea
Sankei: Tokyo's Ruling Party Seeking New Bill on EEZ
EU Considers Sanctions Against N. Korea
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
U.S. urges China to exercise influence to alter behavior of N.K.'s 'unpredictable young man'
China should exercise regional leadership and influence with North Korea to help change the behavior of the "very unpredictable young man" leading its communist neighbor, the U.S. State Department spokesman said Thursday.
S. Korea, U.S., Japan to hold video conference to discuss North's missile launch
National defense officials of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold a video conference this week to discuss their joint response to the North's imminent long-range missile, a government official here said Thursday.
S. Korea seeks to appease 'comfort women' over deal with Japan
South Korean government officials have held a series of meetings with the victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery to explain the details of a controversial agreement on the issue, an official said Thursday.
Police assign jobs to newly-recruited specialists, including Olympic medalist
A total of 311 newly-recruited police officers, including an Olympic medalist, have been assigned to field service Thursday upon finishing their training course at police academy.
Mariners' Lee Dae-ho remains 'confident' ahead of preseason competition
He might not have signed the major league deal that he'd earlier envisioned, but South Korean slugger Lee Dae-ho, who recently joined the Seattle Mariners on a minor league contract, said Friday he's seeing the glass half full.
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Seoul will intercept if North Korean missile falls in its territory: ministry
With North Korea gearing up for a fresh long-range missile test, South Korea is stepping up its capabilities to intercep...
Government pushes for reform bill on business restructuring
The government will step up efforts to restructure the manufacturing industry and reinvigorate ...
Hyundai Securities stake up for sale
Hyundai Securities is being put up for sale just four months after a deal to sell a controlling...
Police seek warrant for child-killer couple
Police on Thursday sought an arrest warrant for a couple who beat their 13-year-old daughter t...
Pacific Rim nations sign giant trade deal am...
The US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest trade deals in history, was signed in New Zealan...
North Korea ups the ante
North Korea has demonstrated its determination to up the ante in its confrontation with the ...
Performance culture
As part of its labor reform campaign, the government is set to launch a drive aimed at trans...
[Behind the Wheel] All-new K7: Masculine but soft
Driving Kia’s all-new K7 for the 162-kilometer round-trip between Seoul and Chuncheon was like...
[Herald Review] Cho Seong-jin exceeds expectations at Chopin gala concert
Soaked with national pride, the hottest classical music event of the season concluded with a mu...
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The Korea Times ( http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Military vows to shoot down N. Korea rocket
The Ministry of National Defense said Thursday that the military was ready to shoot down a North Korean rocket or its debris if they enter South Korean airspace. “The military is strengthening its air defense posture to intercep...
Corporate restructuring will get boost
After months of parliamentary wrangling, parties in the National Assembly passed a bill Thursday e...
Short selling hits retail investors
Institutional investors have increased their short selling, a tactic to profit from plunging stocks, on the Seoul bourse, hurting many retail investors and dr...
SK Innovation seeks bigger footing in China with M&As
SK Innovation, Korea’s biggest petrochemical company, said it will expand its presence in China wi...
Artist Lee U-fan caught in forgery scandal
Artist Lee U-fan said he is the biggest victim of the recent forgery scandal involving his works. Korea to attract 1 mil.
Muslim tourists
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Thursday that it aims to attract 1 million Muslim tourists this year in an effort to diversify the inbound tourism m...
Pastor's daughter died of traumatic shock after assault
The cause of death of a 13-year-old girl, whose mummified body was found in her bed on Wednesday almost one year after her death, is believed to be traumatic...
Holidaymakers throng traditional markets
Traditional markets might be one of the best places to understand the culture of the regions where...
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
Signs of more N. Korean missile launches detected in east coast
Signs have detected suggesting that North Korea could make additional missile provocation before or after its planned launch of a…
Movie review: Carol, the most surprising gift to each other
A woman attracts the attention of Therese (Rooney Mara) who works at a busy department store for Christmas in Manhattan, New York…
Chun In-gee takes off 2nd place at her debut match in LPGA
Having her eye on becoming the Rookie of the year in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), Chun In-gee (aged 22, HITE-…
Is S. Korea capable of intercepting incoming N. Korean ballistic missiles?
North Korea informed the International Maritime Organization and other international agencies on Tuesday that it would launch its…
Samsung Electronics remains as No. 1 in Indian smartphone market
Samsung Electronics, which ranked below top five in the Chinese smartphone market last year, remained as No. 1 in the Indian smar…
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
S. Korea Holds Massive Live-Fire Drill on Border Islands
South Korea on Thursday conducted a massive live-fire drill in waters near Baeknyeong and Yeonpyeong Islands to ward off a repeat of North Korea's 2010 shelling. Some 1,000 troops deployed 40 K-9 self-propelled guns, tanks, Korea Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Cobra helicopters, coastal artillery guns. >> Full Text
Chinese Envoy Returns Empty-Handed from N.Korea
Chinese nuclear negotiator Wu Dawei returned to Beijing on Thursday after a three-day stay in Pyongyang that appears to have produced little in the way of tangible results. Wu met with North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong and chief nuclear negotiator Ri Yong-ho, according to the official KCNA news agency. >> Full Text
Incheon Airport Bomb Hoax Suspect Held
Incheon police have arrested an unemployed Korean man over a bomb hoax at Incheon International Airport last Friday. The man is accused of planting a fake bomb and a warning note in broken Arabic in a toilet near the arrivals gate on the first floor of the airport. >> Full Text
N.Korea 'Building H-Bomb Plant'
Tourism Industry Worries About Zika Virus
Tourism from China Rebounds
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Top Chinese diplomat has little chance of prevent N. Korean rocket launch
Experts are divided over whether or not Beijing can persuade the North to cancel its plans to launch a satellite, an act that would further ratchet up tensions in NE Asia
On the afternoon of Feb. 2, Wu Dawei, China’s special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs and the chair of the six-party talks, paid a surprise visit to Pyongyang, amid growing indications that North Korea could soon be launching a long-range rocket. Wu’s visit is thought to be an attempt to prevent North Korea from launching the rocket and to pave the way for negotiation and dialogue that can ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
N. Korea’s recent actions break precedent, suggest importance of domestic considerations
North Korea’s approach to its planned launch of the Gwangmyeongseong earth observation satellite is different from similar efforts in the past. Typically, the country has followed a procedure of delivering an advance message and notifying international organizations, and then performing a nuclear test once the rocket has been launched and sanctions have been imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). .
China says it can’t stop North Korea conducting long-range rocket launch
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that, if North Korea insists on launching a satellite, China cannot stop it, leading to speculation about the purpose of this remark.Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Lu Kang made the remark while expressing China’s opposition to “relevant countries” escalating tensions during the regular press conference on Feb. 3. .
“Samsung safety truck” aims to reduce traffic accidents in Argentina
In Argentina, Samsung Electronics launched the “Samsung safety truck,” which seeks to prevent traffic accidents that occur when vehicles pass semi-trailer trucks by attaching a video display (which the company is calling “smart signage”) to the back of the trucks.On Feb. 3, Samsung Electronics launched a prototype safety truck in the city of La Plata, Argentina, with representatives from the local government, .
N. Korea announces satellite launch plans on day top Chinese diplomat visits Pyongyang
On Feb. 2, North Korea notified the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) about plans to launch a satellite, media reports say.On the same afternoon, Wu Dawei, China’s Special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs and that country’s chief envoy to the six-party talks, also paid a visit to North Korea.The ITU announced that North Korea had notified it that it would be launching a terrestrial observation satellite,
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JoongAng Ilbo(conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Korea braces for worst as TPP is signed
The 12-member Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was officially launched with a signing ceremony in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday. While many of Korea’s trading partners, like the United States and Japan, are celebrating the new trade pact, Korea, which is not part of the TPP, is concerned about the possible impact on its already struggling economy…
Park brands missile plan by North as ‘desperate’
President Park Geun-hye on Thursday warned that United Nations Security Council sanctions are the only way to bring a halt to Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions…
One-Shot Act passed by the National Assembly
The National Assembly on Thursday passed long-stalled economic legislation intended to encourage corporate restructuring to enhance competitiveness…
Kakao enters the beauty business
After connecting customers with taxi drivers, and then with orange farmers on Jeju Island, Kakao now wants to link people to their nearest beautician…
Muscle cream big in Japan
Yeo Kyung-eun, 27, has created a sports massage cream that is getting wide attention at one of the world’s biggest consumer goods and accessories exhibitions…
Lee put forward as next KDB Financial chairman
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) on Thursday recommended Lee Dong-geol, former vice chairman of Shinhan Investment Corporation…
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon(http://english.khan.co.kr/)
NK Accelerates Its Nuclear Program While the U.S. and China Blame Each Other
On February 2, North Korea notified international organizations of their plan to launch a satellite for "Earth observation" purposes, following its fourth nuc···
[Editorial] Incheon Int'l Airport, With Its Security Holes, Outsources 85% of Its Operations: Have They Forgotten the Lessons from the Sewol?
The government is busy preparing a comprehensive plan after a series of recent incidents, which exposed serious holes in the Incheon International Airport secur···
North Korea Can Launch Long-Range Rocket Any Time after Lunar New Year's Day
North Korea seems poised to launch a long-range missile following their fourth nuclear test early this year. The launch seems imminent for Pyongyang has already···
'The Evaluation of Rhee Syng-man Will Not Improve Just Because He Is Called the Father of This Country'
"Do we view Rhee Syng-man highly only when we call him the father of our country? That is just an evaluation of Rhee as the first president of this nation. We ···
Allowing THAAD in Korea Is the Same as Diving into the Nuclear Game of Superpowers
After North Korea's fourth nuclear test, the conservatives in South Korea are raising their voices, arguing for the placement of the U.S. Terminal High Altitud···
Shabby Economy Behind a Brilliant Report Card
Last year, South Korea's current account surplus exceeded US$100 billion for the first time. However, the surplus was not from increased exports, but more of a···
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The Korea Economic Daily ( http://english.hankyung.com/)
Korea Risks Losing Markets in Vietnam and Malaysia Unless It Joins TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, touted as the world's largest free trade agreement, has been officially signed on February 4. The 12 member countries account for 37.4 percent (US$27.5 trillion) of the world's gross domestic products. Analysts expected that in TPP markets such as Vietnam and Malaysia ...
[Market Insight] Eugene May Make Hostile Takeover Move against Tongyang
Eugene Corp. declared on February 3 that it would take part in the management of Tongyang Corp. which has just graduated from a corporate workout program. The No. 1 ready-mixed concrete maker in Korea has become the largest shareholder to Tongyang by purchasing additional shares. Analysts said Eugen...
[Market Insight] Shinyoung Securities Private Equity Fund to Buy Doosan HRSG Unit
Doosan Engineering & Construction will sell off its heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) unit to a private equity fund formed by Shinyoung Securities as part of a move to pay down its debt. According to investment banking industry sources on February 4, Shinyoung Securities has begun due diligence o...
IPO Fever Continues throughout Cosmetics Industry
L&P Cosmetics, known as the No. 1 mask pack brand "Medi Heal," is preparing to get itself listed on the stock market. Its market capitalization is expected to exceed 2 trillion won. In addition to L&P, other major cosmetics companies, including Carver Korea and Claires Korea are also preparing for a...
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AJU Business Daily(http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
Inter-Korean 'balloon war' gets nasty
[AJU NEWS CORP DB] The propaganda war across the tensely guarded inter-Korean border is getting nasty with North Korea sending leaflets together with used toilet paper and cigarette butts, poli…
Hyundai Heavy signs deal with Doosan Heavy to collaborate on offshore engineering business
[Courtesy of Hyundai Heavy Industries] South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said Thursday it will collaborate with its local rival Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction (DHIC) on the…
Economic slump invigorates lottery sales
[Aju News DB] A protracted economic slump has invigorated South Korea's lottery market, despite sluggish domestic demand, a high jobless rate and a drop in annual income. Sales of lotter…
Night climber arrested for apartment burglary
[Courtesy of Yongin Metropolitan City Police Department] A 35-year-old plumber has been arrested for dangerous climbing on apartment buildings with no equipment 23 times at night to steal mon…
[UPDATES] South Korea ready to intercept stray rocket
North Korean missile displayed at War Memorial Museum, Seoul, Korea[Photo by NamkungJin-woong=timeid@] South Korea's defense ministry said Thursday that it is
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ET NEWS(http://english.etnews.com/)
Magna Chip Semiconductor on the Verge of Breaking Apart Due to Near-...
As Magna Chip Semiconductor is on the verge of breaking apart, happenings of foreign speculative capitals going after South Korean technology firms are receiving critic...
Netmarble Pushes for Listing
Netmarble Games that had made $823 million (1 trillion KRW) in sales last year is pushing for listing of its company. According to Netmarble Games, it is going to ho...
IA Mass-Produces South Korea’s First Chassis MCU
IA has mass-produced MCU (Micro Controller UNIT0 for vehicles for the first time as a South Korean business. MCU for vehicles is a market that is dominated by glob...
Magna Chip Semiconductor Is Pushing for Divestiture to South Korea, China, and the U.S.
Magna Chip Semiconductor is pushing for divestiture and its target is one of South Korean business, Synaptics from the U.S., and SMIC from China. If Magna Chip Semiconductor, which is current under a state of impaired capital, it will be broken apart after 13 years from being separated from Hynix Semiconductor (currently SK Hynix) in 2014. Foreign ...
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Maeil Business News Korea (http://www.pulsenews.co.kr/ )
Hyundai, Kia overseas sales drop sharply due to reduced demand in oil price-hit Middle East, Latin America
Overseas car sales by South Korea’s two largest automakers - Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. - dropped sharply last month due to reduced demand from oil-producing countries amid plunging oil prices.
Korean car buyers to get mega discount offers after extended tax breaks on cars
The South Korean government decided to extend tax breaks for vehicles, which ended at the end of December last year, in a move to ...
New hedge funds spike, outperform established funds
South Korean investors are paying growing attention to hedge funds as market dominant equity-linked securities (ELS) are hard hit by ...
Korean institutional players to invest $650 mn in Blackstone’s new real
South Korea’s heavyweight public and private institutional investors including the National Pension Service (NPS) will invest a ...
Lotte Duty Free to open a tax-exempt outlet in Osaka
South Korea’s top duty-free operator Lotte Duty Free will open a downtown duty-free shop in Osaka early next year following the ...
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The Korea Post news:
3D customized total replacement and stem cell treatment
YonseiSarang Hospital stands out in specialized treatment of joint patients
What part of the body is most frequently used in man’s every-day life?
Perhaps it comes in the order of neck, waist, shoulders and legs. Many people complain pain in the neck that comes from the fast-increasing use of smart phones. Then come the patients who complain pain in the neck that comes also from excessive use of smart phones.
Also on the fast increase are people suffering from obesity from lack of exercise who complain pain in the waist and knee joints. People who spend much time on computers also complain pain in the shoulders.
(The Korea Post is organizing a tour of for the ambassadors and madams to this Hospital on Friday March 4, 2106 where the diplomats are offered a free medical check-up. Please scroll down to the end of this article for a detailed itinerary. Please scroll down to the end for a detailed article and more photos on the Hospital?Ed.)
Dr. Koh Yong-gon, CEO and president of YonseiSarang Hospital
These working people are treated at the neurosurgery and orthopedic departments of the hospitals.
There are so many hospitals in Korea that treat patients suffering from joint and spine problems and naturally competition among them is very keen.
Among them is the YonseiSarang Hospital in Seoul. This hospital was established by the graduates of Yonsei University in Seoul, a most prestigious private university in Korea, and has been growing very fast in spite of the keen competition among hospitals. YonseiSarang specializes in the treatment of patients suffering from joint and spine problems. The Hospital is one of the largest in Korea that specialize in the treatment of patients suffering from joints and spine.
Established in 2003, the Hospital has a motto and slogan reading, “We provide the best treatment and give hopes to the patients!” Thus the Hospital tries to free the patients from the pains and worries of their spine and joint.
The YonseiSarang Hospital is well known not only among the Seoulites but also the people in the countryside. This is why a large number of patients visit the Hospital also from all parts of the country.
President Koh Yong-gon (M.D.) of the Hospital makes it a rule to visit the patients in the countryside once or twice each month, who have undergone treatment at his hospital, to see how they are faring after their treatment at his hospital as well as providing the local people with medical consultation.
The Hospital has doctors specializing in the many different fields such as knees, shoulders, feet, spine and various other parts of the human body and this is why the Hospital is so widely known among the patients for fast recovery from their problems.
The YonseiSarang Hospital is located in the Gangnam District south of the Han River in Seoul, and has a staff of a total of over 300 persons, including 20 doctors.
Two main buildings of the YonseiSarang Hospital in Gangnam District in Seoul
The Hospital makes substantial investments in R&D, which makes distinction from other hospitals covering spine and joints.
President Dr. Koh says: “We have developed a ‘3D customized total replacement system’ which has substantially improved the existing system--solving various problems in the existing system.” He said, “Furthermore, the YonseiSarang Hospital is known for the largest number of papers published overseas on the subject of ‘autologous adipose stem cell’ which is a system where cell is extracted from the patient’s buttocks, abdomen and thighs (where there is much fat) and injecting them into the knee joint.”
“Thus,” says Dr. Koh, “We have successfully differentiated ourselves from other hospitals in terms of superiority of the doctors’ competence and skills.”
Furthermore, the YonseiSarang Hospital has an International Medical Treatment Team making itself an internationalized hospital and public relations efforts are being made for a wider dissemination of this information.
Dr. Francesco Perdisa from Bologna University in Italy (fourth from right) poses with the doctors of the YonseiSarang Hospital at the time of his visit to the Hospital for a joint research on stem cell.
As a result of this development, an increasing number of patients are visiting from various countries of the world, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and the United States. The Hospital is also preparing to establish in various countries of the world rehabilitation centers and cell treatment centers for the treatment of the local patients.
At present, the Hospital has coordinators who speak fluent foreign languages such as Russian and Mongolian as well as English, which greatly helps in eliminating languages barriers faced at the time of treating patients of different nationalities.
CEO Dr. Koh (right) poses with Dr. Allan Mishra from Stanford University during a joint research
Also, doctors come to the Yonsei Hospital from various countries of the world, including Indonesia, Germany and Mongolia to learn the advanced medical skills from Yonsei. The YonseiSarang Hospital also concluded a medical cooperation agreement with various hospitals in Italy, Japan, China and Malaysia.
The YonseiSarang Hospital plans to establish for the first time among the joint-spine hospitals in Korea a Stem Cell Institute to free the knee-joint patients from their pain and anxiety and to help them have new hopes. At this hospital, cell is extracted from the fatty part of the human body such as buttocks and abdomen and injected into the joints of the patients, especially the senior citizens, who suffer much pain due to aged and over-taxed cartilage. The injected cells cause regeneration of the cartilage. Extensive studies and researches are being conducted at the Hospital in that area.
At present, the new method is being used for the patients suffering from knee bone problems but the range of its use is expected to be expanded to the shoulders, spine and other parts of the human body.
A researcher of Stem Cell Institute is doing an experiment.
Another epochal development of treatment method is through the use of ‘tailor-made’ 3D man-made joint, which was developed for the first time in Korea. The artificial joint enhances the accuracy of operation as it is done after completely checking the state of the patient.
In contrast with the existing man-made joint where the ready-made joints are used, the newly developed 3D order-made joints are created through the use of a new method where the joint of the patient is ‘reconstructed’ based on MRI photography where the patient’s knee bone is reconstructed through 3D printing. This helps the creation of an artificial knee bone that is best fit to the patient.
The new method reduces the possible complication to the minimum compared with the existing method, and substantially reduces the operation time. The life span of the man-made joint, too, is more than 25 years compared with the 15 years of the existing ones. This is why the new artificial joints at the YoniseiSarang Hospital are very popular among the knee patients.
Patients from Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at the entrance of the YonseiSarang Hospital
Too, the YonseiSarang Hospital is equipped with special rehabilitation center facilities where the patients experience much shorter period of rehabilitation compared with other hospitals. This greatly helps the patients shorten the period of rehabilitation as well as the recovery period of the patents after operation. The patents greatly appreciate this and many of them have written letters of appreciation to the doctors who have treated them.
The RehabilitationCenterof the YonseiSarang Hospital is making preparations to enter Ulan Baatar, the capital city of Mongolia, in 2016 and this will be extended to Kazakhstan and Russia.
Mongolian staff members at the YonseiSarang Hospital booth at the 2015 Mongolian International Health Fair.
The Hospital has been selected by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as a Joint-specializing Hospital and a Globalized Hospital for Overseas Operations.
The Hospital has also won a Grand Prize in the field of joints for three consecutive years in the Medical Korea program organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare from 2009 to 2011.
The YonseiSarang Hospital continues to make extended efforts to maintain the status of the most qualified hospital in the treatment of joints and spine.
Rehabilitation Center at the YonseiSarang Hospital
A doctors from Siloamal Int'l Hospital in Indonesia visited the YonseiSarang Hospital to discuss the possibility of a joint research with the YonseiSarang Hospital.
Invitation to the Ambassadors and Spouses to the Tour of YonseiSarang Hospital
CEO & Doctor Koh Yong-gon of YonseiSarang Hospital in Kangnam District south of the Hann river cordially invites
the Ambassadors and their Spouses to a tour of various facilities of his Hospital on Friday March 4, 2026. Itinerary follows:
10:00-1200 Hours: Arrive at Hospital, introduction between the host and guests, presentation of a memorable gift to each
Ambassador, video showing on Hospital, tour of hospital facilities, medical check-up for diplomats,
question and answer session and various other interesting programs for the ambassadors and madams.
10:10-1330 Hours: Luncheon hosted by the CEO-President for the ambassadors and madams
1330-1700 Hours:Tour of various facilities of the Hospital and medical consultations.
For questions on the Tour, please call Ms. Kim Jung-mi at 2298-1740/2, 010-3388-1682, or
Chairman Lee Kyung-sik at 010-5201-1740 (English)