Gilee Lee, President of Gachon University, Receives 'Korea CEO Award'

Gichul Lee, President of Gachon University, is taking a commemorative photo after receiving the 'Korean Manager Award' from the Korea Management Association on the 24th.

President Gil-yeo Lee of Gachon University received the Korean Entrepreneur Award.

Gachon University announced that President Lee was honored with this award at the 54th Korean Entrepreneur Award ceremony hosted by the Korea Management Association, held on the 24th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul.

President Lee was selected as the recipient for his contributions to university innovation, advancement of medical science, and dedication to service and patriotism through his leadership of Gachon University, Gachon Gil Medical Center, and the Gachon Gil Foundation.

He has led university development through innovations such as the establishment of Gachon Medical School, the integration of four universities within the foundation, and the creation of Korea’s first semiconductor university and AI department. He has also significantly contributed to medical science advancement by operating the Gachon Brain Science Research Institute, the Gil-yeo Lee Cancer and Diabetes Research Institute, the Gachon BioNano Research Institute, and by having the hospital selected as a top 3 government-designated research-oriented hospital.

After graduating from Seoul National University College of Medicine in 1957, President Lee opened the Gil-yeo Lee Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in Incheon in 1958. Since then, he has achieved innovations in hospital management including establishing the first nonprofit medical corporation led by a female doctor, introducing Korea’s first ultrasound equipment, hospital computerization, operating doctor helicopters and regional trauma centers, and implementing AI Watson.

In his acceptance speech, President Lee said, "I decided to become a doctor after seeing poor people die without receiving proper treatment. Most male students who served as student soldiers in the Korean War did not return. With the thought that I must fulfill their roles, I have devoted my life to caring for marginalized patients, nurturing talented individuals, and advancing basic medical science." He added, "I will continue to work harder for the nation and society."

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