Kumho Construction Solely Wins Contract for ‘Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Expansion Project’

‘Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Expansion Project’ bird's-eye view (Photo by Kumho Construction)

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] Kumho Construction announced on the 14th that it has solely secured the contract for the ‘Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Expansion Project.’

The ‘Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Expansion Project’ is a project commissioned by Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, involving construction on 27 parcels including 97-3 Ilsan-dong, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The project includes building an 11-story above ground and 4-story underground main building, and a 5-story above ground and 4-story underground annex, with a total construction cost of 227.2 billion KRW. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, aiming for completion in February 2028.

Through this expansion, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, the largest general hospital in Gangwon-do, will secure a total of 950 beds. Additionally, state-of-the-art operating rooms, wards, specialized intensive care units, and a preclinical research institute will be established. The addition of various cultural spaces and parking facilities is expected to improve convenience for visitors.

Meanwhile, Kumho Construction has seen an increase in new orders across all sectors including housing, civil engineering, and overseas projects this year. As of the third quarter, it has recorded cumulative orders worth 2.1237 trillion KRW, and its order backlog stands at 8.8043 trillion KRW, approximately four times last year’s sales revenue.

A Kumho Construction official stated, “Based on our experience in constructing medical facilities and existing know-how, we will successfully complete this project,” adding, “We will do our best in construction to ensure that Wonju Severance Christian Hospital can provide the best medical services as a regional hub medical institution.”

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