Former professor brings medical care to underserved communities
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Kim Yong-min, a former professor at Chungbuk National University in South Korea, received the JW Seongcheon Award for his dedication to providing medical care in areas with limited access.
Kim graduated from Seoul National University’s medical school and taught at Chungbuk National University from 1997 to 2018. After leaving his professorship, Kim began offering medical aid in conflict zones including the Gaza Strip in Palestine, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
Since 2024, he has continued his volunteer work in Tanzania and Uzbekistan, travelling at his own expense to offer help. Kim performs complex surgeries such as anterior cervical discectomy and cervical dislocation reduction, and also trains local medical staff in surgical techniques and patient care. The JW Lee Jong-ho Foundation, established with approximately 20 billion won from the late JW Group Honorary Chairman Lee Jong-ho, presented the award to recognise Kim’s commitment.
Lee Seong-nak, chairman of the JW Seongcheon Award Committee, explained that Kim left a stable position to help people in need both domestically and internationally.
