Naver Donates 30 Billion KRW to Seoul National University Hospital to Support Digital Bio Research

Naver announced on the 18th that it will donate 30 billion KRW over three years to Seoul National University Hospital to support research in the digital bio field. This is the largest single research support fund donation in the history of donations to Seoul National University Hospital.

Through this donation, Naver will support Seoul National University Hospital's ambitious digital bio research. The company aims to contribute to the training of physician-scientists and the advancement of future medicine. Seoul National University Hospital plans to use Naver's funds to create an environment where researchers can focus more on their research and manage the outcomes, thereby establishing a research-centered hospital culture.

From the left, Choi Soo-yeon, CEO of Naver, and Kim Young-tae, Director of Seoul National University Hospital [Photo by Naver]

Choi Soo-yeon, CEO of Naver, stated, "With the emergence of ultra-large artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the digital transformation of medical sites is expected to accelerate worldwide. We empathize with the social necessity of training physician-scientist talents and proactive convergence research," adding, "We will contribute to nurturing digital bio talents and industrial development through continuous support and exchange."

Kim Young-tae, Director of Seoul National University Hospital, said, "As a national central hospital, we will focus on supporting challenging and creative research and commercialization to lead digital bio health and establish the standard for future K-digital medical care."

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