98-minute hospital search in Greater Seoul exposes shortage of maternity care

A mother safely gave birth to twins after emergency rescuers searched dozens of hospitals in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, as multiple facilities declined admission due to the absence of on-duty childbirth specialists. The story spread online after the parents posted a message of gratitude on the website of the Gyeonggi-do Fire Services earlier this month. While many commenters praised the dedication of the emergency workers, the incident has renewed concerns over South Korea’s strained childbirth

By The Korea Herald