Ministry of Health and Welfare

[2026-01-25]Barrier-Free Kiosk Mandate and Integrated Care Rollout: Korea Prepares for Nationwide Implementation

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare discussed preparations for the barrier-free kiosk mandate and nationwide integrated care rollout at the 2026 Central-Local Cooperation Meeting.
From January 28, most businesses must install barrier-free kiosks, and integrated medical, nursing, and care services will be available nationwide from March 27.
The government and local authorities are strengthening education and promotion to ensure smooth implementation and early stabilization of these policies.

[2026-01-19]Doctor Helicopters and MICUs Save 1,414 Critical Patients in 2025

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that doctor helicopters and Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs) transported 1,414 critical emergency patients in 2025.
Doctor helicopters with specialists improved survival rates for 1,075 patients, while MICU pilot operations safely transferred 339 patients, including newborns.
The government plans to further strengthen the emergency transport system by adding more helicopters and MICUs.

[2026-01-16]Preventable Trauma Death Rate Drops to Single Digits in 2023

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that the preventable trauma death rate fell to 9.1% in 2023.
This marks a steady decline from 30.5% in 2015, attributed to the expansion of regional trauma centers and improved care systems.
The government plans to further reduce the rate by increasing data submission and strengthening trauma care infrastructure.