Gangneung Asan Hospital Receives ‘Minister of Health and Welfare Award’ for Child Protection Excellence!

Gangneung Asan Hospital News: Awarded the ‘Minister of Health and Welfare Award’ for Child Protection Hospital Best Practice!

Gangneung Asan Hospital has been awarded the Grand Prize (Minister of Health and Welfare Award) at the ‘2025 Child Protection Hospital Best Practice Contest’ hosted by the National Center for the Rights of the Child.

The hospital was selected as a top case for providing rapid support for abused children—ranging from early diagnosis to medical treatment and surgery—and for establishing a comprehensive protection system through close cooperation with local governments, police, and other relevant agencies.

Following this award, Gangneung Asan Hospital plans to further fulfill its role as a dedicated child protection hospital, ensuring that victims of abuse can receive safe diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Additionally, the hospital donated the entire prize of 1.3 million KRW in local gift certificates to a shelter for abused children in Gangneung, further supporting children in need of protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Gangneung Asan Hospital recently receive?

Yes, it received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award. It was recognized for its contributions to protecting child abuse victims by receiving the Minister of Health and Welfare Award, which is the grand prize, in the 2025 'Saessak Jikimi Hospital' Best Practice Contest hosted by the National Center for the Rights of the Child.

Why was it selected as a 'Saessak Jikimi Hospital' best practice?

Thanks to its rapid medical support and protection system for child abuse victims. It received high praise for swiftly supporting the entire process from early diagnosis to treatment and surgery, and for establishing a comprehensive protection system in cooperation with local governments, police, and other related organizations.

How was the prize money from the contest used?

The entire prize money was donated to the Gangneung Child Abuse Shelter. The 1.3 million won in local gift certificates received for being selected as a best practice were entirely donated to children in need of protection, practicing warm sharing in the local community.

What are Gangneung Asan Hospital's future plans?

It plans to more faithfully fulfill its role as a 'Saessak Jikimi Hospital'. Building on this award, it will continue its support and protection activities to ensure that child abuse victims can safely receive diagnosis and treatment and recover healthily.