Healthy Newborn Dies Just Three Days After Birth: Court Orders Hospital to Pay Over 540 Million Won in Damages

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A newborn baby born healthy at an OB-GYN hospital in Jeonbuk passed away just three days after birth.

In a damages lawsuit filed by the deceased infant's parents against the hospital, the court ruled that the hospital must pay approximately 540 million won in compensation to the parents.

There were several important reasons why the court held the hospital liable for damages.

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