Hanam City to Usher in Era of General Hospitals in 2027... Groundbreaking for "Yonsei Hanam Hospital"

Hanam City Breaks Ground on Region's First General Hospital, Yonsei Hanam Hospital
Yonsei Hanam Hospital Construction Begins, Fulfilling a Longtime Wish of Hanam Residents
Major Expansion of Local Medical Infrastructure Expected by 2027

Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyunjae) announced that Yonsei Hanam Hospital, the region's first general hospital long awaited by citizens, held a groundbreaking ceremony in Misa 3-dong on the 30th and has officially commenced construction.

Lee Hyunjae, mayor of Hanam, and other attendees held a groundbreaking ceremony for the region's first general hospital, "Yonsei Hanam Hospital," in Misa 3-dong on the 30th and performed the first shovel ceremony. Provided by Hanam City

Yonsei Hanam Hospital, scheduled to open in 2027, is expected to dramatically expand Hanam City's medical infrastructure and fundamentally resolve the issue of patients having to travel outside the city for treatment, serving as a key turning point in elevating citizens' right to health.

Until now, residents have suffered the inconvenience of "medical travel," having to visit large hospitals in Seoul even in emergencies or for the treatment of serious illnesses. The opening of Yonsei Hanam Hospital in 2027 is anticipated to end this prolonged era of inconvenience and become an innovative milestone, allowing residents to receive top-quality medical services right in their own neighborhood.

Yonsei Hanam Hospital will be established as a state-of-the-art medical hub in Misa 3-dong, with a total floor area of 2,957 square meters, comprising five basement floors and ten above-ground floors, and equipped with 210 beds. Notably, the hospital will offer 11 medical departments in high demand among citizens, including pediatrics, gynecology, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency medical facilities, thereby providing essential healthcare functions to safeguard residents' lives.

This groundbreaking is the culmination of public-private cooperation that turned the impossible into reality. The city expedited the hospital's construction permit process through a "one-stop service" approach, while the hospital thoroughly prepared in advance, enabling the permitting process to be completed swiftly.

This close collaboration resulted in a significant reduction in the usual permitting period. Yonsei Hanam Hospital is expected to become not just a medical institution but also a powerful engine driving the local economy.

According to Yonsei Hanam Hospital, more than 300 staff members, including doctors and nurses, will be hired upon opening. Of these, more than 50 percent will be Hanam residents, creating a large number of new jobs and making a substantial contribution to revitalizing the local economy.

Hanam City has already been recognized as a "livable city," ranking in the national top 10 for the Social Safety Index every year. By attracting this general hospital and securing core medical infrastructure competitiveness, the city is expected to further elevate its brand value and establish a new identity as a "healthy city."

Lee Hyunjae, mayor of Hanam City, is giving a greeting at the groundbreaking ceremony of 'Yonsei Hanam Hospital,' the first general hospital in the area, held on the 30th in Misa 3-dong. Provided by Hanam City

At the groundbreaking ceremony, Kang Yeonseung, chairman of Yonsei Hanam Hospital, stated, "Today's groundbreaking is not merely the beginning of construction, but a historic starting point for establishing a strong foundation to protect the health and happiness of all citizens. We will create a medical environment where everyone can receive care with confidence through highly qualified medical staff and advanced systems right here in our community."

He added, "I would like to express my deep gratitude to Mayor Lee Hyunjae, the public health center, and city hall officials for their unwavering support and leadership. We are committed to completing a hospital that will bring real change to the lives of Hanam citizens and become a new symbol of hope and pride for the city."

Mayor Lee Hyunjae emphasized, "Alongside the existing Haetsal Hospital, Bobath Hospital, and three late-night children's hospitals, the addition of Yonsei Hanam Hospital will enhance citizens' access to healthcare and create local jobs. The city will provide full administrative support to ensure residents can access medical services more quickly."

Starting with the groundbreaking, the city plans to maintain close communication with the hospital and ensure that, by the 2027 opening, a hospital facility that meets the satisfaction of all citizens is completed without any setbacks.

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