# Daegu emergency medical legal support initiative > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/daegu-emergency-medical-legal-support-initiative > Updated: 2026-09-29T04:13:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Daegu Metropolitan City has launched the ‘Daegu Responsible Emergency Medical Legal Support Project,’ marking the first initiative of its kind in South Korea. The program is designed to alleviate the legal burdens on medical professionals treating severe emergency patients, addressing concerns that fears of criminal liability have led to hesitation in accepting critical cases. By providing legal assistance, the city aims to prevent ‘emergency room wandering,’ a situation where patients cannot find timely care. The project targets medical staff at six regional and local emergency medical centers within the city. A specialized group of medical lawyers will offer services such as case consultation, complaint analysis, strategic advice, and accompaniment during police investigations. Financial assistance is available for consultations and investigation accompaniment, though support is excluded in instances of proven gross negligence or if the staff member receives duplicate support from the central government or their medical institution. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Daegu launches South Korea’s first legal support for emergency medical staff Daegu Metropolitan City is launching South Korea’s first legal support program for emergency medical staff to mitigate criminal liability risks and ensure timely treatment for severe patients. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daegu-launches-south-koreas-first-legal-support-for-emergency-medical-staff ### 2026-09-07: Daegu Medical Association and Art Federation sign cooperation MOU The Daegu Medical Association and Daegu Art and Culture Federation signed an MOU to provide medical support for artists and cultural programs for medical professionals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daegu-medical-association-and-art-federation-sign-cooperation-mou --- Cite as: Daegu emergency medical legal support initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/daegu-emergency-medical-legal-support-initiative