Daedong Hospital (Director Lee Gwangjae) announced that on September 12, at the main auditorium of Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Hong Byungho, Head of Management Support, received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare during the 2025 Korea Association of Hospital Administration Managers Annual Academic Conference.

Daedong Hospital Receives Commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Daedong Hospital Receives Commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare.

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Hong was recognized for his outstanding contributions across various areas of hospital administration, including public healthcare support projects, improvement of employment conditions, and enhancement of administrative expertise.


In particular, he was highly praised for his dedicated role in preventing COVID-19 and fulfilling public health responsibilities in the Busan region, achieved through close communication and collaboration with government departments from the early stages of the pandemic.


This academic conference, held under the theme "The Next 100 Years of Hospital Administration Illuminated by 40 Years of Wisdom," also commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Korea Association of Hospital Administration Managers. The event featured a welcoming address by Association President Kwon Youngsik (Director of Human Resources at Yonsei University Health System), the Minister of Health and Welfare commendation ceremony, the Proud Hospital Professional Award ceremony, the 40th anniversary celebration, presentations on major new government policies, and lectures on the future of hospital administration focusing on technology and people.



Hong Byungho, Head of Management Support, stated, "This award is thanks to my colleagues at Daedong Hospital, who have shared concerns and continued to take on challenges for the hospital's development," adding, "I will strive to establish a strategic hospital administration system and set a standard for future-oriented hospital administration in the rapidly changing healthcare environment."


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