Former Korea Public Tissue Bank President Kang Chung-hee Appointed as New Chairman of the National Health Insurance Service
The Ministry of Health and Welfare recently announced the appointment of Kang Chung-hee, former president of the Korea Public Tissue Bank, as the new chairman of the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). This appointment was made as part of the process to select a new leader responsible for overseeing the operations of the public medical institution.
New Chairman Kang Chung-hee will lead the National Health Insurance Service for the next three years. His term will run from July 20, 2026, to July 19, 2029. He has previously gained experience in public institution management while serving as the president of the Korea Public Tissue Bank.
The National Health Insurance Service is a vital institution that manages health insurance premiums for the citizens of South Korea and supports medical services. Therefore, this appointment of a new chairman is expected to have a significant impact on the future policy and operational direction of the nation's health insurance system.
New Chairman Kang plans to strive for the stable operation of the NHIS and the improvement of medical welfare services for the public. Many citizens are paying close attention to how the health insurance system will develop under the new leadership.