President of Gachon University Lee Gil-Ya
President Lee Gil-ya is taking the lead in establishing a creative education system in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, presenting new models of universities through education innovation and strengthening education in high-tech industries, leading future industries, and fostering talented people on the world stage.
2016
05
[Present] Honorary Chairman of Korea Tea Culture Association
2014
05
First President of Gyeongin Regional University Presidents' Council
2012
03
[Present] First President of Unified Gachon University
2011
12
First Director of National University Corporation, Seoul National University
08
Advisory Committee member of the Constitutional Court
08
[Present] Honorary member of the National Academy of Medicine of Korea
2008
10
Chairman of the Gil Medical Foundation, a medical corporation
03
[Present] Co-Representative, Medical Industry Competitiveness Forum
2007
10
Chairman of Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning
2003
12
Chairman of the HR Policy Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Personnel Management
10
Chairman of the 'Korean Medicine Centennial Commemoration assignment Committee' of the Korean Medical Association
2002
03
[Present] Chairman of Gachon Gil Foundation
1999
08
[Present] Chairman of Kyungin Ilbo
1998
12
Chairman of Kyungwon Academy, a school corporation
03
Established Gachon Medical University
1995
10
Established Gachon Museum
03
Chairman of Seoul National University, Medicine College Alumni Association (5 consecutive terms)
1994
12
Chairman of Gachon Academy (Gachon Medical Science University, Shinmyung Girls’ High School, Gachon HR Development Institute)
1993
07
Chairman of Korean Hansen Welfare Association
03
Established Gachon Michuhol Youth Volunteer Group [Present] President (10~)
1992
05
Established Social Welfare Corporation, Find New Life Movement Headquarters, Chairman
1991
11
[Present] Established Gachon Cultural Foundation, Chairman
1985
07
Participated as the government representative at the '85 UN Women's Convention (Kenya)
1982
06
Chairman of Korean Medical Women's Association
1981
06
Standing member of the National Unification Advisory Council, Vice-Chairman (01.08~03.07)
1978
1978
Established Gil Medical Foundation, a medical corporation
1958
05.
Opened an Obstetrics Clinic
2008
02
Honorary Doctor of Science, KAIST
2003
08
Doctor of Honorary Education, Dankook University
1975
~1977
Doctor of Medicine, University of Japan
1965
~1968
Completed residency at Queen's Hospital Center, USA
1964
~1965
Completed internship at Mary Immaculate Hospital, USA
1951
~1957
Graduated from College of Medicine at Seoul National University
2020
09
06
06
Inducted into ‘Korea Entrepreneur Hall of Fame’ of Korean Business Association (Founder of the first non-profit corporation).
Received Lions International Humanitarian Award
Received Lions International Humanitarian Award
2019
12
16th Seo Jae-pil Medical Award
2017
12
01
01
Received 1st Award of Honam Man who Glowed Korea.
Man of the Year Grand Prize in Incheon.
Man of the Year Grand Prize in Incheon.
2016
11
01
01
01
01
Received 'Korean Women Leader Award' Grand Prize from Korea YWCA Association.
Listed in Noblesse Oblige 'Hall of Fame' of Korea Social Contribution Foundation.
Special Contribution Award commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean Women's Medical Association
Listed in Noblesse Oblige 'Hall of Fame' of Korea Social Contribution Foundation.
Special Contribution Award commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean Women's Medical Association
2015
10
06
06
Korean Red Cross Gold Medal of Philanthropy (2015).
Received Medal of Atelit Zdriva Ahraneniya (2015), Kyrgyzstan's highest medal of health and medical service.
Received Medal of Atelit Zdriva Ahraneniya (2015), Kyrgyzstan's highest medal of health and medical service.
2014
08
Received Achievement Award from Korean Women's Medical Association (2014)
2013
06
01
01
Received Contribution Plaque from '110th Anniversary Ceremony' for Immigration into Hawaii hosted by the Korean Association of Hawaii (2013).
Selected as 'One of 48 Asian Donation Heroes' by Forbes (2013).
Selected as 'One of 48 Asian Donation Heroes' by Forbes (2013).
2012
10
03
03
Received the 26th Inchon Award for public service hosted by Dong-A Ilbo-Inchon Business Association.
Selected as 'One of 150 Women Who Move the World 2012' by Newsweek.
Selected as 'One of 150 Women Who Move the World 2012' by Newsweek.
2011
11
01
01
Won the '2010 Person of the Year' award from the Women's Newspaper.
Received Woonam Science Promotion Award (2011) from the Korea Science Journalists Association
Received Woonam Science Promotion Award (2011) from the Korea Science Journalists Association
2010
01
Won the 1st Incheon Love Grand Prize
2009
11
10
09
04
10
09
04
Received 'Hungtet Temdegg Medical Medal', Mongolia's highest decoration.
Received the Medal of Creation (Level 1) from Order of Science and Technological Merit.
Received the 12th Hyoryeong Award for social service.
Awarded the 3rd Seongsan Filial Piety Award.
Received the Medal of Creation (Level 1) from Order of Science and Technological Merit.
Received the 12th Hyoryeong Award for social service.
Awarded the 3rd Seongsan Filial Piety Award.
2007
12
03
03
Awarded '2007 Proud Korean Grand Prize'.
Received the grand prize in the social contribution sector at the 8th Hamchun Awards
Received the grand prize in the social contribution sector at the 8th Hamchun Awards
2006
12
01
01
Received the “2006 The Most Respected Manager Award".
Received the 'Senior Alumni Award' from the Seoul National University Alumni Association
Received the 'Senior Alumni Award' from the Seoul National University Alumni Association
2003
10
04
2003
04
2003
Received the 13th Proud Person of Seoul National University Award.
Received Mugunghwa Medal, the National Order of Merit.
Received the 5th Gwanak Grand Prize from the Seoul National University Alumni Association.
Received Mugunghwa Medal, the National Order of Merit.
Received the 5th Gwanak Grand Prize from the Seoul National University Alumni Association.
1997
1997
Received the 2nd Proud Jeonbuk People Award
1993
1993
Received the 29th Yongshin Volunteer Award
1985
1985
Received Mokryeonjang, the National Order of Merit