Assemblyman Kim Won-i Receives Plaque of Appreciation for Supporting the Establishment of Jeonnam Public Pediatric Rehabilitation Medical Center

Secured 3.6 Billion KRW in National Funding, Recognized for Contributing to Nexon Foundation Sponsorship of 5 Billion KRW

"Will Support Stable Operation After Opening to Prevent Children with Disabilities in Jeonnam from Traveling for Medical Treat

Kim Won-i, a member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea (Mokpo City), received a plaque of appreciation from Mokpo Central Hospital in recognition of his contributions to the establishment of the Jeonnam Public Pediatric Rehabilitation Medical Center.

The plaque presentation ceremony held on the morning of the 6th at Mokpo Central Hospital was attended by Kim Won-i, Director Lee Seung-taek of Mokpo Central Hospital, and hospital officials.

(Center) Congressman Kim Won-i is receiving a plaque of appreciation from Mokpo Jungang Hospital in recognition of his contribution to the establishment of the Public Children's Rehabilitation Medical Center in the Jeonnam region, and is taking a commemorative photo.
[Photo by Kim Won-i's Office]

Assemblyman Kim Won-i secured 3.6 billion KRW in national funding for the center's construction and also contributed to attracting 5 billion KRW in sponsorship from the private company Nexon Foundation.

At the ceremony, Director Lee Seung-taek of Mokpo Central Hospital stated, “We thank Assemblyman Kim Won-i for his dedicated efforts to expand specialized rehabilitation treatment and educational opportunities for children with disabilities in the Jeonnam region,” adding, “He especially worked hard to foster cooperation between government ministries, local communities, and to raise social contribution funds from private companies.”

Assemblyman Kim Won-i said, “I will do my best to ensure that children with disabilities and their families in Jeonnam, including Mokpo, do not have to travel to the metropolitan area for specialized rehabilitation medical treatment,” and added, “I look forward to the successful establishment of the center and will seek support measures to secure professional personnel and ensure stable operation after its opening.”

Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Public Pediatric Rehabilitation Medical Center, promoted by Mokpo Central Hospital, is scheduled to open around the end of this year as a specialized rehabilitation treatment institution for children with disabilities such as polio and developmental disorders. It will be located on a site in Seokhyeon-dong, Mokpo City, with three floors above ground and one basement floor, equipped with 20 daytime beds and various rehabilitation treatment facilities.

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