Severance Hospital

Severance Hospital, part of Yonsei University College of Medicine, is located at 50‑1 Yonsei‑ro in the Sinchon district of Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1885, it is the oldest modern hospital in the country and was the first Korean institution to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. The hospital combines a long heritage with modern standards of safety and quality.

The hospital’s clinical strengths include oncology, cardiology, neurosciences, organ transplantation and a dedicated robotic‑surgery program. It also runs a comprehensive health‑check‑up centre for preventive care. These specialties are supported by a team of professional medical staff and an advanced medical system that emphasizes patient‑centered diagnosis, testing and treatment. The integration of cutting‑edge imaging and minimally invasive techniques allows individualized treatment plans.

To facilitate easy access, Severance operates shuttle buses linked to nearby subway stations and internal shuttles for elderly patients and pregnant women. A range of city bus routes and a dedicated parking registration system with night‑time rates are also available. The hospital provides a 24‑hour emergency centre and a multilingual enquiry line for appointments and health‑check‑up reservations. These logistical services aim to reduce travel stress for both local and visiting patients.