Departments
In Korea, premature death among the younger populations result from all kinds of accidents that have become more probable as a result of industrialization and urbanization, and cerebrovascular disease and other diseases requiring immediate treatment and care have become increasingly prevalent due to population aging and changes in diet.
The Chonnam National University Hospital operates the Gwangju Regional Emergency Medical Center 24/7, with a multi-step emergency medical treatment system for emergencies that can happen anytime. With an on-call system to contact doctors on duty from various departments, the center provides emergency treatment in less than 30 minutes.