Since its opening in 1980 with the mission statement of 'With Medicine, Heal the World' Wonkwang University Hospital has strove for over 40 years to materialize the true value of revering life and contributing to the betterment of the world. The truthful mind to heal the pain of the world, beyond any local or national borders, has been underlying all footsteps taken by Wonkwang University Hospital. Our striving continues even at this very moment in order to place a priority on the health and happiness of our patients and to reach out our 

healing hands to cure sickness around the globe. Wonkwang University Hospital has been at the forefront of globalizing and advancing medical services based on advanced medical research and medical technology development. Since opening under the largest scale in the region, we have been striving to improve citizens' quality of life through medical services that reach a level beyond simply prolonging life. As such, we are constantly challenging and innovating ourselves to rank among 'Korea's Top 10' hospitals by establishing medical centers specialized in the management of serious diseases and crises and by introducing of state-of-the-art medical equipment. Wonkwang University Hospital is equipped with 39 medical departments, 15 Specialized Medical Centers with specialties in patient disease and management, and high-tech medical systems, such as da Vinci Surgical System equipment and advanced CT, etc while providing personalized patient-centered medical services. Wonkwang University Hospital has been at the forefront in providing medical infrastructure and protecting people's lives to cope with present social crises. Wonkwang adheres to strict world-class standards to ensure patients’ safety and appropriately manage crises, operating Regional Cardiovascular Disease Centers, Regional Trauma Centers, Regional Emergency Medical Centers, Emergency Medical Doctor Helicopters, and Multi-person (12 people) High-pressure Oxygen Chambers. It has grown to become the only hospital in the Jeolla Provinces that protects the golden hour of life and saves the lives of emergency patients with severe injuries.