VHS Medical Center

What VHS Medical Center does

VHS Medical Center (중앙보훈병원, Central Veterans Hospital) is a public medical institution established in 1956 and operated by the Korea Veterans Welfare & Medical Service Corporation (한국보훈복지의료공단), a government-affiliated entity under South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Headquartered at 53 Jinhuang-ro 61-gil in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, the hospital operates under a government mandate to serve national merit recipients (국가유공자, including veterans, war veterans, and their dependents) while also providing general public healthcare services to local residents in the Seoul metropolitan area. Eligible veterans and their families receive fee reductions or exemptions under the veterans medical care system, and the hospital conducts outsourced examination services for the National Veterans Affairs Department.

The hospital's service portfolio is organized as a multi-center ecosystem anchored on its main facility and supported by specialized centers: a Cancer Center, Hospice Palliative Care Center, Assistive Devices Center, Veterans Medical Research Institute, Medical Cooperation Center, Emergency Medical Center, and Seoul Nursing Hospital. Supporting functions include home healthcare, integrated nursing-care services, medical social welfare, and a funeral home. Its technology infrastructure centers on a Ministry of Health and Welfare-certified Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, which underpins online appointment booking, test result inquiry, prescription access, and digital certificate issuance. Distribution is multimodal, combining in-person visits, an online reservation portal at bohun.or.kr, phone reservations (02-2225-1234), and government consignment medical examinations.

Revenue is generated through medical service fees, National Health Insurance reimbursements, and consignment services for the National Veterans Affairs Department; no revenue figure is publicly disclosed. The hospital holds more than ten healthcare credentials, including four consecutive cycles of Ministry of Health and Welfare medical institution accreditation, five consecutive years of Grade 1 in the lung cancer treatment appropriateness evaluation, KALS resuscitation training institution certification, cardiovascular intervention certification, and excellence designations for laboratory, dialysis, and endoscopy services. Marketing and community engagement span Naver Band, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Kakao Channel, with health education lectures delivered externally at venues such as Hyundai Department Store Cultural Center.

Name

VHS Medical Center

Legal name

중앙보훈병원

Website

https://seoul.bohun.or.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VHS Medical Center (Central Veterans Hospital) is a Seoul-based public medical institution, operated under the Korea Veterans Welfare & Medical Service Corporation, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care services to national merit recipients (veterans and dependents) and the general public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans/Military Hospitals & Federal Health Systems (HLAFAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Palliative Care (e.g., oncology, CHF/COPD, dementia) (HLADAHAJ), Continuous Home Care (Crisis Hospice) (HSABAFAB), Hospital/Facility-to-Home Caregiver Placement (HSABAMAC)

Keywords

• Public hospital services
• Veteran healthcare
• Emergency medical services
• Cancer treatment center
• Hospice palliative care

Headquarters

HQ city

Songpadong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: As a public medical institution under the Korea Veterans Welfare & Medical Corporation, the hospital generates revenue through medical service fees, national health insurance reimbursements, and designated/consignment medical services for national merit recipients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VHS Medical Center (Central Veterans Hospital) is a public medical institution that delivers inpatient, outpatient, and 24/7 emergency medical services to national merit recipients (국가유공자) and the general public in the Seoul metropolitan area. Its portfolio spans specialized centers for cancer treatment, hospice and palliative care, prosthetics and assistive devices, cardiovascular intervention, dialysis, and endoscopy, supported by home healthcare, medical social welfare services, a funeral home for veterans, and a medical cooperation center for referrals. The hospital operates on a Ministry of Health and Welfare–certified Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platform and runs a Veterans Medical Research Institute under a government-certified Institutional Review Board.

Product overview

VHS Medical Center (중앙보훈병원) operates as a public medical institution providing comprehensive healthcare services for veterans and national merit recipients, as well as the general public. The hospital offers a unified platform of medical services centered around its core hospital facility, which includes emergency care, specialized departments, and various clinical services. The service portfolio includes integrated subsystems such as an online medical reservation system, electronic medical records (EMR), and digital certificate issuance. Specialized centers including the Cancer Center, Hospice Palliative Care Center, and Assistive Devices Center provide focused care in specific medical domains. Support services encompass home healthcare, medical social welfare, funeral services, and a medical cooperation center for coordinating referrals. The hospital also maintains research capabilities through the Veterans Medical Research Institute and operates under the Korea Veterans Welfare & Medical Center Corporation (보훈공단).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Center (응급의료센터) 24/7 emergency medical services providing urgent care for acute conditions, with specialized protocols for national merit recipients and general patients at the Seoul hospital.
• Cancer Center (암센터) Comprehensive oncology center offering diagnosis, treatment, and management of various cancers for national merit recipients and the general public.
• Hospice Palliative Care Center (호스피스완화의료센터) End-of-life and palliative medicine services providing comfort care for terminally ill patients and support for their families, operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary unit.
• Assistive Devices Center (보장구센터) Prosthetics and assistive device center providing custom-made prosthetic limbs, orthotics, and mobility aids for veterans and eligible patients at reduced or no cost, supported by partners such as the POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation.
• Veterans Medical Research Institute (보훈의학연구소) Medical research facility conducting studies on veteran-specific health conditions including PTSD and advanced medical treatments, operating under a Ministry of Health and Welfare–certified Institutional Review Board.
• Home Healthcare (가정간호) In-home medical care services providing nursing care, wound treatment, medication management, and health monitoring for patients unable to visit the hospital.
• Medical Cooperation Center (진료협력센터) Referral and collaboration center managing relationships with entrusted hospitals and coordinating patient transfers for veterans, including receipt of the ICT-based medical information Excellent Institution Award.
• Medical Social Welfare Services (의료사회복지서비스) Social work services helping patients and families navigate healthcare systems, access benefits, and address psychosocial needs under the Veterans Medical Care system.
• Funeral Services (장례식장) Hospital-operated funeral home and memorial services for deceased patients and veterans.
• Seoul Nursing Hospital (서울요양병원) Long-term care facility operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary, providing extended nursing and rehabilitation services for veterans.
• Online Medical Reservation System (진료예약 시스템) Web-based scheduling system allowing patients to book first-time consultations and follow-up appointments with various hospital departments.
• Test Results and Medical Records Inquiry (검사결과조회) Patient portal enabling individuals to view laboratory test results, treatment history, and prescribed medications online.
• Internet-Based Certificate and Medical Records Issuance (제증명 발급) Online service for issuing official medical certificates, medical record copies, and supporting documents for patients and veterans.
• Integrated Nursing and Caregiving Service (간호간병통합서비스) Inpatient service in which dedicated nursing and caregiving teams jointly provide 24-hour care to admitted patients, reducing the need for family-provided caregivers.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hyundai Department Store Cultural Center (현대백화점 문화센터)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2026Central Veterans Hospital conducts health education lectures at Hyundai Department Store Cultural Center. The hospital holds health lectures on topics such as 'Should blood pressure and cholesterol medication be taken for life?' presented by cardiologist Dr. Kim Ji-hye, and other health-related topics to promote public health awareness.
• LH (Korea Land and Housing Corporation) - 러브하우스 HminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Central Veterans Hospital entered into a business agreement with LH (Korea Land and Housing Corporation) for the 'LH Love House H' program. The hospital donated 220 million KRW (2억 2천만원) as part of social contribution efforts to support housing assistance for veterans and national merit recipients.
• POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation (포스코1%나눔재단)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026The POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation provides advanced assistive devices support for national merit recipients in collaboration with Central Veterans Hospital. This partnership helps provide prosthetic and assistive devices to eligible veterans at reduced or no cost.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Samsung Medical Center: Major Seoul-based private tertiary hospital with strong cancer, specialty, and inpatient services. Comparable to VHS Medical Center as a Seoul general hospital serving both specialty and general patient segments, with a much stronger private brand position.
• Seoul National University Hospital: Seoul's flagship public academic tertiary hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient, specialty, and emergency services to the general public. Comparable as a large Seoul-based general hospital competing for the same civilian patient segment that VHS Medical Center increasingly serves.
• Hanyang University Medical Center: Seoul-based university hospital with comprehensive inpatient and specialty services including cancer care and geriatrics. Comparable as a Seoul tertiary provider in the same metropolitan market.
• Korea University Anam Hospital: Seoul-based university-affiliated tertiary hospital offering general medical, surgical, oncology, and emergency services. Comparable as another large Seoul general hospital competing for the same metropolitan patient pool.
• Asan Medical Center: One of Korea's largest private general and surgical hospitals, headquartered in Seoul with a comprehensive cancer center, specialty centers, and emergency services. Comparable in service breadth and Seoul catchment, but operates at much larger scale and with private-sector capital flexibility.
• Severance Hospital (Yonsei University Health System): Historic Seoul private academic hospital with broad inpatient, oncology, cardiovascular, and specialty services. Comparable as a major Seoul tertiary care competitor for civilian patients and medical talent.

Direct peers

• Korea Veterans Welfare & Medical Service Corporation (parent network hospitals): VHS Medical Center is one of multiple regional hospitals (e.g., Busan Veterans Hospital, Gwangju Veterans Hospital, Daejeon Veterans Hospital) operated under the same Korea Veterans Welfare & Medical Service Corporation. These sibling institutions share the same government mandate, fee structure, and target patient population, making them the most directly comparable peers.
• Boramae Medical Center (Seoul Metropolitan Government): Another Seoul-based public medical institution operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Comparable as a public-sector general hospital competing in the same Seoul catchment with similar government-funded mandate, though serving a different public constituency (civilian Seoul residents).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/bohun119
• Facebookfacebook.com/bohun112
• Instagraminstagram.com/kvhs_story

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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