Korea Sports Council introduces Korea’s first 80-centimeter wide-bore MRI at Jincheon training center
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At a glance
- The Korea Sports Council introduced a new MRI system at the Jincheon National Team Training Center.
- The equipment will support more precise assessments of sports injuries and athletes’ physical changes.
The Korea Sports Council has brought in an 80-centimeter wide-bore MRI system at the Jincheon National Team Training Center, describing it as the first of its kind in South Korea.
The new equipment forms part of efforts to strengthen sports medicine support for national team athletes. The council said it will help prevent injuries and contribute to improved performance.
The system will be used at the training center’s medical center to examine sports-related injuries and physical changes in greater detail. The council held an event on the 31st to mark its installation.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.