(SOUTH KOREA)
Chosun Biz [Seoul, South Korea]
April 4, 2025
By Choi Ji-hui
Daegu Catholic University Medical Center recently stated regarding the reported abuse of newborns in the intensive care unit, “We bow our heads in apology to all those who were shocked and hurt by this incident” on the 4th.
The hospital issued a statement that day, expressing its apology and noted, “We have begun preparing measures to prevent recurrence.”
It added, “The hospital director met with the guardian of the victimized child for about an hour and conveyed words of apology,” and noted, “We are faithfully cooperating with the investigations by the police and health authorities.”
The father of the victimized child, Mr. A, said, “During the meeting, the hospital director expressed his intention to make a public apology regarding the abuse.”
The hospital is undergoing disciplinary procedures against the nurse, Mr. B, who is at the center of the controversy. He has indicated his intention to resign.
Recently, Mr. B posted on his social media (SNS) a photo of himself holding or sitting with a patient from the intensive care unit, along with phrases like “I feel like dropping them” (I want to drop them), which sparked public outrage.
Mr. A has filed a police complaint against Mr. B and the hospital director on charges of child abuse. The victim’s side claims that at least five more children have been abused at the hospital and that three more nurses were involved.※ This article has been translated by OpenAI. Share your feedback here.