Seoul National University Hospital

Established Year: 1885

No. of Beds: 1750

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Specialty: Multi Specialty

Accreditations: JCI

JCI

About Hospital

Seoul National University (SNU) Hospital is a tertiary care facility established in 1885.
For the last 130 years, SNU has led medical research and development both in the Republic of Korea and internationally.
SNUH includes a network of hospitals: SNU Bundang Hospital, SNUH Healthcare System Gangnam Center, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, and Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
It stands as one of the largest hospitals in South Korea
SNUH was the pioneer in introducing modern medicine to Korea
The hospital boasts top-tier medical personnel, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and an exceptional medical information system, earning the top spot in the National Brand Competitiveness Index (NBCI).
To enhance services for international patients, the hospital provides language and interpretation services in Mandarin, Russian, English, Mongolian, and Arabic.
SNUH was the first hospital outside the United States to obtain the 7th Class certification from HIMSS Analytics, which is the highest possible rating for medical informatization.

Team Info

Genetic disorders related to Kidney & Prostate Cancer Transplantation (Kidney, Liver), along with various cancers including Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Blood Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer, as well as Pediatrics.

Infrastructure

Ranked No
1 in Korean Industry Brand Power (K-BPI) General Hospital category – 2025
Designated Korea’s first National Strategic Technology Specialized Research Institute – 2024
Commended by the Minister of Health and Welfare for contributions to life-sustaining medical decision-making system – 2024
Achieved ERAS Qualification for colorectal surgery – 2025
Recognized as a world-class research-oriented hospital with global collaborations – ongoing
Operates specialized centers for severe diseases and essential medical care – ongoing
Established the Nexon Children’s Integrated Care Center for patient and family support – 2023

Awards

The hospital employs a significant number of top-tier staff members
3110 Doctors,
5591 Nurses,
257 Pharmacists,
1619 Medical Technicians
Additional staff, totaling 14,329 employees, dedicated to making the center the best in the world.

Hospital Address

101, DAEHAK-RO JONGNO-GU Seoul, 03080 South Korea Airport: Incheon International Airport Metro: Hyehwa Station (Exit 3) Railway Station: Seoul Station Taxi: On Call Hotels/ Guest Houses: Available

Facilities