Seoul Metro to expand the number of medical facilities in subway stations from 8 to 12… Bidding for leasing contracts to start in September.

Open from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM all year round to enhance medical service convenience for commuters,

Seoul Metro will expand the number of ‘medical zones’ with hospitals and pharmacies inside subway stations from 8 to 12 this year. Pictured is a clinic set up at Yeoksam Station.[Provided by Seoul Metro],
,
, ‘[Herald Economy=Reporter Kim Su-han] Seoul Metro announced on the 16th that they will increase the number of ‘medical zones’ with hospitals and pharmacies inside subway stations from 8 to 12 this year.’,
,
, ‘The medical zones are designed for commuters to receive medical services at nearby subway stations. They operate from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM all year round.’,
,
, ‘Currently, they are operating at 8 locations including Yeoksam Station, Jongno 3-ga Station, Digital Media City Station, Hapjeong Station, Gangnam-gu Office Station, Myeonmok Station, Hakdong Station, and Nonhyeon Station.’,
,
, ‘In the future, four more stations including Yeokchon Station, Sagajeong Station, Yongmasan Station, and Jangji Station will be added.’,
,
, ‘Starting from the 19th, Seoul Metro will open bidding for the leasing of medical zones at Yeokchon Station and Sagajeong Station.’,
,
, ‘Bidding is open to those with a medical license.’,
,
, ‘In September, bidding will be conducted for Yongmasan Station and Jangji Station.’,
,
, ‘Kim Jeong-hwan, head of Seoul Metro’s Strategic Business Division, stated, “We will steadily expand the medical zone business to enhance the health and convenience of citizens.”’,
,