Former Presidents
We introduce the past presidents who have led CHA University of Medical Sciences from its first generation to the present.
1st President Cha Kwang Ryeol
Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
Established Gangnam, Bundang, Gumi, Daegu Cha Hospital, and LA Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
Current Director of CHA Global Research Institute
Current Director of Seonggwang Academy, a school corporation
About 160 papers published in major international and domestic professional journals, including the American Fertility Society and European Reproductive Medicine Scholars
Over 33 invited special lectures on infertility and reproductive medicine in over 10 countries around the world, including the United States, Italy, Australia, Japan, and Taiwan.
2nd President Jeon Tae Jun
Graduated from Pusan National University College of Medicine
Master's/Ph.D. from Yonsei University Graduate School
Director of Bundang Cha Hospital Medical Center
Executive Director, Aju North-South Korean Health and Medical Research Institute
Executive Director, Korea Research Foundation for Medical Research
3rd and 4th President Lee Yu Bok
Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
Master's/Ph.D. from Yonsei University Graduate School
Vice President for Medical Affairs and Director of Yonsei University Medical Center
Served as Director of Gangnam Cha Hospital and Bundang Cha Hospital
Current Professor Emeritus at Yonsei University College of Medicine
Current Director of Seonggwang Academy, a school corporation
5th and 6th President Kim Byeong Soo
Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
Honorary Doctor of Law from Korea University
Honorary Doctor of Humanities, State University of New York
National Merit Mugunghwa Medal
Cheongjo Distinguished Service Medal
Director of Yonsei Medical Center Cancer Center
Yonsei University President
Director of Seonggwang Academy, a school corporation
7th President Park Myung Jae
Graduated from Yonsei University, Department of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration, Yonsei University
Honorary Doctor of Public Administration from Yongin University
Honorary Doctor of Political Science from Kyungpook National University
Cheongjo Distinguished Service Medal
Hwangjo Distinguished Service Medal
Director of Central Civil Service Training Institute
Minister of Government Administration and Home Affairs
8th, 9th, and 10th President Lee Hoon Gyu
Graduated from Yonsei University Law School
Graduated from Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Administration
Awarded the Human Rights Category at the Korea Law Awards
2014 Creative Management That Brightens Korea Award (R&D Category)
2015 TV Chosun Management Award
Dong-A Ilbo CEO That Moves Korea’s Economy Creative Talent Management Award
Chief Prosecutor, Changwon District Prosecutors' Office
Chief Prosecutor, Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office
Chief Prosecutor, Incheon District Prosecutors' Office
Current Advisory Attorney at Won Law Firm
Current Chairman of the Children and Future Foundation, a social welfare corporation