Kumho Construction Selected as Preferred Bidder for Songdo Severance Hospital Project

By Seunghyun Kim Posted : September 20, 2026, 18:00 Updated : September 20, 2026, 18:00

Kumho Construction will begin the construction of the Songdo Severance Hospital, which has a total floor area of 145,000 square meters.


On September 20, Kumho Construction announced that it was selected as the preferred bidder for the construction of the Songdo Severance Hospital, a project commissioned by Yonsei University Health System on September 18.


This project involves building a comprehensive hospital with three underground floors and 13 above-ground floors in the Songdo International City, Incheon, with a total construction cost of 391 billion won.


Kumho Construction has extensive experience in constructing medical facilities. It is currently working on the new Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, which has a budget of approximately 227.2 billion won. This facility will consist of an 11-story main building above ground and a five-story annex, also above ground, with a total construction cost of about 227.2 billion won.


Recently, the company secured the contract for the construction of the second hospital of Wonju Yonsei Medical Center. This project will have a total floor area of 11,964 square meters, with one underground floor and seven above-ground floors, and a total project cost of 65 billion won. The hospital is set to begin operations in June 2028.


Kumho Construction is also expanding its portfolio in the construction sector. It has recently secured contracts for projects including Samsung Electronics' plant in Korea, the Kintex parking complex, and the Jangji parking lot redevelopment project.


A representative from Kumho Construction stated, “The Songdo Severance Hospital will not only enhance local medical infrastructure but also strengthen the competitiveness of the Songdo Bio Cluster. We will do our utmost to ensure the successful execution of this project based on our accumulated experience and expertise in constructing medical facilities.”





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