Medical Malpractice Center
Legal Guides
Malpractice damages, medical dispute mediation, criminal cases against doctors. Guides by case type and procedure from DAEON Medical Malpractice Center, based on Korean law in force as of October 20, 2026.
By Type of Case
Medical Malpractice Damages Lawsuits
It is hard for a patient to prove directly what happened in…
How to respond →Case TypeSurgical and Procedural Accidents (Including Cosmetic)
In a surgical accident, the outcome is plain to see, but why…
How to respond →Case TypeMisdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
Misdiagnosis cases ask not what the doctor did but what the…
How to respond →Case TypeBirth Injuries and Newborn Injuries
A single quick decision in the delivery room can shape a chi…
How to respond →Case TypeBreach of the Duty to Explain
Even if the surgery itself went well medically, a patient wh…
How to respond →Case TypeDeath from a Medical Accident: Guidance for Families
For a bereaved family overwhelmed by funeral arrangements an…
How to respond →Case TypeCriminal Complaints Against Medical Staff
In criminal cases involving medical accidents, whether there…
How to respond →Case TypeCriminal Defense for Medical Professionals
A bad outcome alone does not amount to negligence. You can c…
How to respond →Case TypeDefending Hospitals in Damages Claims and Mediation
When a mediation application arrives, you must decide within…
How to respond →Case TypeMedical Advertising Violations
A single hospital social media post or blog review can turn…
How to respond →Case TypeMedical Service Act Violations and License Sanctions
A Medical Service Act violation may seem likely to end with…
How to respond →Procedure Guides
Obtaining Medical Records and Operating Room CCTV
In medical disputes, nearly all the evidence is inside the h…
Read the guide →Procedure GuideMedical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration
At the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agenc…
Read the guide →Procedure GuideMedical Lawsuit Procedure and Burden of Proof
A medical lawsuit is a fight over a treatment process the pa…
Read the guide →Procedure GuideCalculating Medical Malpractice Damages
Even for the same accident, the amount varies widely dependi…
Read the guide →Procedure GuideLimitation Periods for Medical Accident Claims
In medical accidents, the harm often appears only much later…
Read the guide →Procedure GuideAct on Remedies for Injuries from Medical Accidents and Mediation of Medical Disputes (the “Medical Dispute Mediation Act”, 의료분쟁조정법) Amendments Effective May 27, 2027
The amended Medical Dispute Mediation Act, promulgated…
Read the guide →Procedure GuideHospital Response to a Medical Accident
How you act right after an accident sets the direction of an…
Read the guide →Procedure GuideCriminal Procedure for Medical Negligence
In this type of criminal case, an outside medical expert opi…
Read the guide →More case results and columns (in Korean) are on the DAEON Medical Malpractice Center website.
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