Baby dies two months after birth in critical condition; police investigate hospital

A baby, born in critical condition, has died approximately two months after birth in Gunpo, South Korea, prompting a police investigation into the cause of death. The infant, born on April 15, passed away on June 13 after being in critical condition since birth.

The baby was transferred to a university hospital immediately after birth due to unexplained respiratory distress. Diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, the infant received treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit.

On June 8, the baby's parents filed a complaint with the police against medical staff at Hospital A, accusing them of professional negligence and violating medical law. They allege that the initial emergency treatment and the decision to transfer the baby to a higher-level hospital were inadequate, causing the loss of crucial time.

However, the hospital maintains that all procedures were followed according to manual guidelines and that no medical malpractice has been confirmed. They stated that proactive measures, including the use of a manual resuscitator for oxygen supply immediately after birth, were taken.

Police are investigating the allegations of medical negligence by interviewing the complainants and other relevant parties to determine the cause of the baby's death.