Chonnam National University Hospital Recognized for Top Domestic Medical Standards and International Competitiveness

US Newsweek's 'Top Hospitals in South Korea' Ranked in Top 10 for 2 Consecutive Years

Director Lee Sam-yong, Jeonnam National University Hospital. Photo by Jeonnam National University Hospital

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam National University Hospital (Director Lee Sam-yong) has been recognized for its top medical standards in Korea and international competitiveness.

Jeonnam National University Hospital announced on the 18th that it ranked within the top 10 hospitals in South Korea for two consecutive years, as selected by the global news weekly Newsweek.

Among national university hospitals, it ranked second following Seoul National University Hospital, and was rated the highest among regional national university hospitals.

Newsweek, in collaboration with Germany's global market research and consumer data agency Statista, conducted an evaluation survey of the "Best Hospitals in Korea," where Jeonnam National University Hospital scored 87.1% and ranked 12th.

This evaluation was conducted through an online survey targeting tens of thousands of medical professionals, including doctors and hospital administrators, by Statista.

The survey covered ▲ overall satisfaction with the hospital ▲ hospital recommendation ▲ medical KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) related to the hospital ▲ mortality rate ▲ patient safety ▲ readmission rate, among others.

The results showed Seoul Asan Medical Center ranked first with 97.6%, followed by Samsung Seoul Hospital (94.2%) in second place, Seoul National University Hospital (91.7%) and Severance Hospital (91.7%) tied for third, and Bundang Seoul National University Hospital (91.4%) in fifth.

Next were Korea University Anam Hospital (88.2%) in sixth, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (87.8%) in seventh, Kyung Hee University Hospital (87.4%) in eighth, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (87.3%) in ninth, Ajou University Hospital (87.2%) in tenth, and Chung-Ang University Hospital (87.2%) in eleventh.

Jeonnam National University Hospital, ranked 12th following Chung-Ang University Hospital, received the second highest evaluation among national university hospitals after Seoul National University Hospital, and achieved the highest score among regional national university hospitals.

Thus, Jeonnam National University Hospital has once again proven itself as a top-tier general hospital in Korea with global competitiveness.

Director Lee Sam-yong said, "We are very pleased to bring great pride to the local community by having Jeonnam National University Hospital's excellence recognized for two consecutive years by a global media outlet," adding, "We will continue to faithfully carry out our core duties in medical care, research, education, and public health to maintain this reputation."

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