Cooperation with Hanlim University's Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital and the National Forensic Service in forensic work

May 13, 2025

On the 9th, Hallim University Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital (Director Lee Dong-jin) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (Director Lee Bong-woo) of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security in Seminar 1 in the 3rd building of the hospital's main building to cooperate in the forensic field and strengthen international health care capabilities.

This agreement was prepared by the two institutions to establish a cooperative system and promote mutual development in various fields such as forensic education and research, overseas medical staff education, and official development assistance (ODA) projects.

Lee Dong-jin, director of Hallym University's Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Park Chul-kyu, head of the administration, Lim Eun-joo, head of the nursing department, and Lee Keun-young, head of the intensive care center for high-risk mothers and newborns, and Director Lee Bong-woo, acting head of the forensic department, Lee Joon-ho, head of the Legal Science Education Research Center, Shim Kyu-sun, head of the external cooperation team, and Kwon Na-young attended the signing ceremony.




The main contents of this agreement are ▲Project to Establish a Scientific Investigation Agency in Chukisaka State, Bolivia 'Project to Establish a Scientific Investigation Agency in Chukisaka State, Bolivia. ▲ Support for domestic practice and education (gynecology, otolaryngology, etc.) ▲ Cooperation in forensic education and joint research ▲ Exchange of science and technology and forensic information ▲ Mutual support for public development assistance projects and cooperation in medical infrastructure.

The National Forensic Service, together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), is promoting the Official Development Assistance (ODA) project for five years from 2024 to strengthen the capacity to respond to gender-based violence cases through the establishment of a scientific investigation agency in Chukisaka, Bolivia. The project aims to systematically strengthen investigative and medical capabilities for responding to gender-based violence cases in Bolivia and contribute to the prevention and eradication of violence.

As a key partner in this project, Hallym University Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital plans to invite Bolivian medical staff to Korea to run training and practice programs for treating related diseases such as obstetrics and otolaryngology to improve injury appraisal capabilities.




Director of Hallym University Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital Lee Dong-jin said, "It is a great honor to participate in a meaningful project to promote the excellence of forensic technology and medical care in Korea to the world and to strengthen the capacity to respond to gender-based violence. We will do our best to ensure that the Bolivian medical staff have practical capabilities through the abundant experience and expertise of the medical staff at our hospital." he said.

Director of the National Forensic Service Lee Bong-woo said, "The cooperation with the Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital of Hanlim University is an important opportunity to spread Korea's medical and forensic technologies abroad. We will create synergy in the international development cooperation projects promoted by the National Forensic Service and KOICA through cooperation with medical institutions and to achieve successful business results together."," he said.

Meanwhile, with this agreement, both institutions are expected to contribute to improving the health and forensic capabilities of the international community, while also contributing to the global expansion of the domestic forensic and medical industry.




Cooperation with Hanlim University's Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital and the National Forensic Service in forensic work
Lee Dong-jin, director of Hallym University's Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital (5th left), and Lee Bong-woo, director of the National Forensic Service, are taking a commemorative photo with officials after signing a business agreement.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.