Former Chosun University Hospital Director Hong Sun-pyo Opens 'Healing and Rehabilitation Hospital' in Mudeungsan Area

Former Chosun University Hospital Director Kim Man-woo Also Joins in Support, Appointed as Director

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] A new healing and recuperation hospital, leveraging the clear air of Mudeungsan National Park in Gwangju Metropolitan City and the phytoncide-filled cypress forest, is set to open.

Former Chosun University Hospital Director Hong Sunpyo, a graduate of Chosun University College of Medicine (Internal Medicine), completed training at the Cardiac Center of Mainz University Hospital in Germany. He has served as Director of the Medical Research Institute at Chosun University Hospital, Dean of the College of Medicine, Chairman of the Korean Society of Hypertension (2007?2009), and Chair of the Organizing Committee of the World Hypertension League (2016).

He has contributed significantly to the advancement of internal medicine by publishing over 250 papers in domestic and international academic journals and receiving awards for academic papers.

Notably, he was the only person to serve consecutive terms as the 15th and 16th hospital director (2003?2007) since the establishment of Chosun University Hospital, elevating it to a top digital hospital through the establishment of advanced medical equipment.

He is recognized as a hospital administration expert who has provided medical services tailored to patients' perspectives.

Director Hong stated, “Based on over 50 years of accumulated medical experience, we will focus on providing differentiated medical services as the best cancer recuperation hospital in the region.”

He added, “Along with the blessings of nature, we will do our utmost through harmony among members to offer great help in cancer treatment and recovery with personalized modern medicine for each patient.”

To join in this vision, former Chosun University Hospital Director Kim Manwoo (18th director) will also take office as director of the healing and recuperation hospital.

Director Kim was the first in the Honam region university hospitals to introduce the Oncothermia high-frequency hyperthermia cancer treatment device to Chosun University Hospital, contributing to the activation of the cancer center.

A graduate of Chosun University College of Medicine (Internal Medicine), he conducted research on gastrointestinal and liver diseases at the University of Toronto Hospital in Canada. He has served as Director of Education, Director of Medical Affairs, and Deputy Director at Chosun University Hospital. Currently, he is an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, Korean Association of Internal Medicine, Korean Association for the Study of the Liver, and Korean Society of Gastroenterology.

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