Korea University Medical Center is building a base for particle therapy...Introduction of the highest-spec proton therapy device in existence
Nov 17, 2025
Korea University Medical Center (Ministry of Medicine and Medical Center Director Yoon Eul-sik) will launch a 'Building a Particle Treatment Base' project to provide a new turning point in cancer treatment in Korea.
Through this project, Korea University Medical Center plans to introduce the highest-spec proton therapy device to open an era of advanced particle therapy that maximizes patient-specific precision with the aim of conquering incurable cancer.
Particle therapy is a method of destroying cancer cells by selectively focusing high energy on tumor tissue using the unique dose distribution characteristic called 'Bragg Peak'. The energy used for treatment is lost after divergence, minimizing damage to surrounding normal tissue, showing excellent effects in treating sensitive cancer such as head and neck cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, and childhood cancer, drawing attention as a next-generation precision medical technology.
In addition, recent proton therapy technology has enabled smooth dose delivery as well as ultra-precise aiming treatment for the depth and shape of the tumor by finely controlling the intensity of the particle beam. After years of internal review, consultation with external experts, and discussions with overseas partner organizations, Korea University Medical Center decided to optimize and apply the latest specification of next-generation proton accelerators to treat severe cancer, and decided to implement a continuous growth particle treatment system that focuses on future radiation therapy technologies.
This project aims to innovate cancer treatment performance and advance customized precision medicine, and focuses on building a particle treatment ecosystem that combines treatment, research, and industry beyond the introduction of simple equipment.
Korea University Medical Center plans to increase accessibility and efficiency of particle therapy and complete a patient-centered precision treatment system based on a medical system organically linked to Anam, Guro, Ansan Hospital, and Dongtan 4th Hospital.
It also plans to further strengthen the precision and safety of particle treatment technology by developing ▲AI-based treatment planning systems, establishing ▲ cancer treatment protocols, and upgrading ▲ clinical data-based treatment algorithms.
In the future, Korea University Medical Center plans to activate clinical and basic research related to particle treatment to lead the verification of treatment technology and standardization of protocols, and expand the ecosystem of cooperation with domestic and foreign research institutes and industries.
Yoon Eul-sik, vice president of medical affairs at Korea University, said, `The establishment of a particle treatment base is a key task of future medical innovation that Korea University Medical Center aims for.' We will make efforts to increase the survival rate of cancer patients through advanced precision medical care centered on proton therapy, and to establish Korea University Hospital as a representative cancer treatment center in Korea.'
Through this project, Korea University Medical Center plans to introduce the highest-spec proton therapy device to open an era of advanced particle therapy that maximizes patient-specific precision with the aim of conquering incurable cancer.
Particle therapy is a method of destroying cancer cells by selectively focusing high energy on tumor tissue using the unique dose distribution characteristic called 'Bragg Peak'. The energy used for treatment is lost after divergence, minimizing damage to surrounding normal tissue, showing excellent effects in treating sensitive cancer such as head and neck cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, and childhood cancer, drawing attention as a next-generation precision medical technology.
In addition, recent proton therapy technology has enabled smooth dose delivery as well as ultra-precise aiming treatment for the depth and shape of the tumor by finely controlling the intensity of the particle beam. After years of internal review, consultation with external experts, and discussions with overseas partner organizations, Korea University Medical Center decided to optimize and apply the latest specification of next-generation proton accelerators to treat severe cancer, and decided to implement a continuous growth particle treatment system that focuses on future radiation therapy technologies.
This project aims to innovate cancer treatment performance and advance customized precision medicine, and focuses on building a particle treatment ecosystem that combines treatment, research, and industry beyond the introduction of simple equipment.
Korea University Medical Center plans to increase accessibility and efficiency of particle therapy and complete a patient-centered precision treatment system based on a medical system organically linked to Anam, Guro, Ansan Hospital, and Dongtan 4th Hospital.
It also plans to further strengthen the precision and safety of particle treatment technology by developing ▲AI-based treatment planning systems, establishing ▲ cancer treatment protocols, and upgrading ▲ clinical data-based treatment algorithms.
In the future, Korea University Medical Center plans to activate clinical and basic research related to particle treatment to lead the verification of treatment technology and standardization of protocols, and expand the ecosystem of cooperation with domestic and foreign research institutes and industries.
Yoon Eul-sik, vice president of medical affairs at Korea University, said, `The establishment of a particle treatment base is a key task of future medical innovation that Korea University Medical Center aims for.' We will make efforts to increase the survival rate of cancer patients through advanced precision medical care centered on proton therapy, and to establish Korea University Hospital as a representative cancer treatment center in Korea.'
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
