# Ajou University Hospital pediatric staff resignations > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ajou-university-hospital-pediatric-staff-resignations > Updated: 2026-10-30T02:12:33.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. A police investigation into the July death of an infant at Ajou University Hospital has led to a crisis in the pediatric emergency medical center. Following a search and seizure conducted by the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency on August 30, seven out of nine pediatric emergency specialists, including the center director Lee Ji-sook, expressed their intent to resign. Medical groups, such as the Korean Medical Association and the Korean Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, have condemned the investigation. They argue that conducting searches in active treatment zones like emergency rooms and intensive care units causes extreme psychological distress to staff and patients, potentially encouraging defensive medicine. While police officials claimed the search was conducted legally and with minimal interference, medical leaders have criticized the method and the unannounced execution of warrants. In response, the medical community is demanding the establishment of strict investigative guidelines that include mandatory consultation with medical experts and restrictions on searches in essential medical settings. High-ranking police officials have visited the hospital to apologize for a lack of understanding regarding emergency environments, but medical leaders stated they have not yet received satisfactory explanations. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has indicated it will consult with police to develop guidelines for investigations in medical settings. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Ajou University Hospital pediatric emergency center faces medical staff resignations Pediatric emergency specialists in South Korea are demanding investigative guidelines for critical care areas after a police search at Ajou University Hospital led to several medical staff resignations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-lawmaker-proposes-law-to-protect-emergency-rooms-during-searches ### 2026-10-27: Ajou University Hospital pediatric specialists express intent to resign Seven pediatric emergency specialists at Ajou University Hospital have expressed intent to resign following a police search related to an infant's death, sparking concerns over pediatric care gaps. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajou-university-hospital-pediatric-specialists-signal-mass-resignation --- Cite as: Ajou University Hospital pediatric staff resignations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ajou-university-hospital-pediatric-staff-resignations