Osan-si Designates 'Seoul Medi Clinic' as Additional Dedicated Medical Institution for Child Abuse Cases

Medical Support for Abused Children

On the 12th, Osan City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 13th that it had additionally designated Seoul Medi Clinic, located in Gohyeon-dong, as a dedicated medical institution for child abuse called the 'Saessakjikimi Hospital' and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

On the 12th, at the Osan City Hall Situation Room, Lee Gwon-jae (left), Mayor of Osan, and Kim Hyung-chan, Director of Seoul May Clinic, are holding up the agreement document at the 'Seedling Guardian Hospital' business agreement ceremony. Photo by Osan City

'Saessakjikimi Hospital' is designated to strengthen the role of medical institutions within the child abuse response system and provide medical support for abused children. It supports prompt examination, treatment, and counseling for children in need of protection. If necessary, it reports abuse cases or provides medical consultation to the city and police. The city covers medical expenses for examinations and treatments of abused (or suspected abused) children.

With the designation of Seoul Medi Clinic, the number of Saessakjikimi Hospitals in the Osan area has expanded to a total of five, including the existing Osan Hanguk Hospital, Seoul Children's Hospital, Haengbokjuneun Clinic, and Welbom Hospital.

Lee Kwon-jae, Mayor of Osan City, stated, "We will continue to actively cooperate with related organizations such as medical institutions and the police to ensure the safety of children and create a healthy growth environment."