지방 의대라고 차별받아 30년 죽도록 노력해서 지방 최대 규모 종합병원을 지었다｜서장훈의 이웃집 백만장자｜#골라듄다큐

※ This video is an excerpt from "Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door - Ha Chung-sik, the Frugal Doctor Who Shared 41.1 Billion Won After Saving for a Lifetime," which aired on June 3, 2026. The tenacious success story of Ha Chung-sik, the founder of a large general hospital in Changwon, Gyeongnam, and the surprising daily life behind his glamorous title, have captivated viewers. Ha is a legendary figure in the medical field who built a large general hospital with 1,008 beds starting from a small OB/GYN clinic with only four beds. Furthermore, he revealed that he is pursuing the construction of a cancer hospital by purchasing an additional 5,000-pyeong site in 2025. Once this project is completed, the total scale will reach a staggering 70,000 pyeong, putting him on the verge of entering the top 5 hospitals in the country in terms of size. Ha Chung-sik, who grew up in an affluent environment thanks to his parents who ran a brewery, entered medical school without hesitation in the 1980s, a time when medical school was not highly preferred. However, during his internship and residency, he faced unexpected discrimination and prejudice simply because he was from a regional university. This led him to set a goal to "build the region's best hospital that no one can ignore and provide true medical care to many people." After obtaining his specialist certification, he opened an OB-GYN practice in 1994 in a "shop-in-shop" format, securing four beds within a hospital that already had around 100 beds. He achieved the remarkable feat of acquiring the entire hospital in just five months, at the age of 35. Yet, he did not stop challenging himself toward a greater goal. He dedicated himself to medical practice for seven years, even sacrificing his holidays, and realized his long-held dream by completing the current general hospital with 250 beds in 2001 and 1,008 beds in 2021. The broadcast on this day garnered attention by revealing Ha Chung-sik's "extreme frugality" and miserly daily life. Contrary to the glamorous title of founder of a major general hospital, he wore a jacket with a tattered collar and a shirt with holes mended multiple times, and was still using a faded lamp that his children used when they were in elementary school. Furthermore, everyone was surprised to see that he considered subscribing to YouTube a luxury, took the stairs instead of the elevator to save energy, and used a fan instead of an air conditioner even in hot weather. In particular, Seo Jang-hoon could not hide his shock upon seeing him collecting small pieces of soap inside his socks, asking, "Why do you go to such lengths?" In response, Ha Chung-sik said, "I am strictly strict with myself, but I do not hesitate to spend money on things that are good." Regarding this, Seo Jang-hoon remarked, "I was surprised that he said the same things I usually think," but shook his head in amazement, adding, "I try very hard myself, but I can't even come close to him." In reality, his frugality was not a choice for his own benefit, but a choice made for a greater act of sharing. Through social contribution activities that began 32 years ago when he opened his OB/GYN clinic, the total amount donated to date has exceeded 41.1 billion won. Ha Chung-sik stated, "It is the citizens who have helped grow this hospital," adding, "It is only natural to give back to the citizens as much as I have received." He also conveyed the sense of mission regarding local healthcare that he has harbored since the moment he became a doctor. He explained, "For a region to develop, good universities and good hospitals are necessary," and added, "If a medical school is established, our hospital could become a training ground." He further revealed a profound sense of responsibility, stating, "My future dream is to build a cancer hospital so that local residents can receive the best treatment without having to travel all the way to Seoul." In fact, driven by his conviction to bridge the medical gap between the capital region and the provinces, he surprised many by successfully recruiting Professor Kim Myung-hwan, a renowned pancreatic specialist ranked 7th in the world, to Changwon. ▶ Watch Full Version: https://www.ebs.co.kr/ ✔ Program Name: Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door - Ha Chung-sik, the Frugal Doctor Who Shared 41.1 Billion Won Saved Throughout His Life ✔ Broadcast Date: June 3, 2026