Lee Jae-hyeop, Director of Seoul Boramae Hospital who has been reappointed, serves as a central institution in public medical care

Mar 17, 2025

Seoul National University Hospital Operation Seoul Boramae Hospital announced that Professor Lee Jae-hyup, the 21st hospital director, will be reappointed as the 22nd hospital director. The term of office is two years from March 15, 2025 to March 14, 2027.

Lee Jae-hyeop graduated from Seoul National University School of Medicine in 1995 and then obtained a doctorate from Seoul National University School of Medicine in 2004. In the meantime, he has served in major positions at Boramae Hospital, including the head of the orthopedic surgery department, the head of the joint spine center, the head of the Nambu Sunflower Center, the head of the disaster medical support department, the head of the public medical headquarters, and the head of the medical department. He is currently the president of the Korean Society of Biomaterials, and has been active in various fields, including serving as the president of the Korea Health Promotion Hospital Association and the vice president of the Seoul Metropolitan Hospital Association.

Hospital Director Lee Jae-hyeop aims for sustainable management by guaranteeing public medical care under the mission of '3rd public medical institution' while providing the best medical services that have already reached the university hospital level. Through this, in line with Boramae Hospital's slogan of 'Best for Most', it plans to operate as a hospital where all citizens, including the socially disadvantaged, can easily enjoy the best medical services at the university hospital level.




To this end, the government plans to take the lead in protecting the health rights of Seoul citizens by strengthening the coverage of severe diseases for the underprivileged, establishing a systematic infection control system, and strengthening the capacity for severe and emergency treatment for children through the recruitment of essential medical specialists.

In addition, it plans to strengthen its ability to respond to infectious diseases and establish a medical system capable of rapid diagnosis and treatment through the establishment of a 'safe respirator center' which is being promoted with the goal of opening in 2028.

In addition, through research cooperation with the Seoul National University Hospital Group, it plans to derive excellent clinical and medical results through continuous support in the field of education and research, and to strengthen the capabilities of human resources. Based on this, it will contribute to improving the medical level of hospitals under Seoul along with Boramae Hospital by leading cooperative research with medical staff and short-term education and training programs for medical staff at other hospitals under the Seoul Metropolitan Government.




Director Lee Jae-hyeop "We will do our best to ensure that Boramae Hospital plays a more solid role as a central institution in public health care."We will not stop improving the quality of medical care and strengthening publicity in order to become a hospital trusted by citizens and a hospital that continues to develop." he said.

Lee Jae-hyeop, Director of Seoul Boramae Hospital who has been reappointed, serves as a central institution in public medical care
Lee Jae-hyup, Director of Boramae Hospital





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.