Myongji Medical Foundation Launches 'Naepo Myongji Hospital' Construction Task Force... "Targeting March 2026 Opening"

Innae Myeongji Hospital Promotion Team Launch Ceremony. [Photo by Myeongji Hospital]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Myongji Medical Foundation is accelerating the construction of 'Naepo Myongji Hospital' in Naepo New City, Chungnam.

On the 9th, Myongji Medical Foundation announced the launch of the 'Naepo Myongji Hospital Construction Promotion Team.' Led by Director Hong Seong-hwa, the team shared the promotion plan, design goals, and vision for Naepo Myongji Hospital and began organizing detailed teams for establishing the basic plan and design.

Under the promotion team, subcommittees by role such as the Planning Committee, Architecture Committee, Information and Communication Committee, Innovation Communication Committee, and Advisory Group will be formed to promptly prepare a comprehensive basic plan for hospital construction.

Additionally, the 'Chungcheongnam-do-Myongji Medical Foundation Joint Consultative Body' will be established by early next month at the latest, aiming to facilitate smooth project progress through regular consultations.

Previously, Chungnam Province requested to advance the opening date of Naepo Myongji Hospital by three years to March 2026. Director Hong, who leads the promotion team, said, "Advancing the opening schedule by more than two years will not be easy, but we are determined to achieve the goal without setbacks through close cooperation via the joint consultative body."

Naepo Myongji Hospital will be built on a 34,214㎡ site with a total floor area of 56,198㎡ and 525 beds (350 acute care beds and 175 rehabilitation and nursing beds). It plans to operate a total of 857 specialized medical personnel, including 94 specialists and 414 nurses, with 27 medical departments and specialized centers such as severe emergency and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular centers.

Chairman Lee Wang-jun emphasized, "The construction of the third Myongji Hospital in Naepo goes beyond simply opening a general hospital; it is a process of realizing a test bed for a smart health city that will lead future medical care." He added, "We will establish a future-leading hospital that provides patient-centered, state-of-the-art integrated medical services harmonizing existing medical infrastructure and regional characteristics."

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