emergency patient transfer

[2026-04-13]Innovative Emergency Patient Transfer Pilot in Gwangju: Policy Impact and Implementation

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The Gwangju region is piloting an innovative emergency patient transfer system to improve critical care delivery.
Key changes include real-time hospital selection and a dedicated decision committee to ensure timely patient admission.
The pilot has been operational since March 2024 and is currently under government review for effectiveness.

[2026-04-12]Emergency Patient Transfer System Pilot in Gwangju and Jeolla: Policy Review and Expansion

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South Korea is conducting a comprehensive review of its emergency patient transfer and treatment system in Gwangju and Jeolla regions.
The pilot project has shown improvements in transfer efficiency and is being considered for nationwide expansion.
As of April 2024, the government is evaluating results and planning further actions before the pilot concludes.