Ponghwa Clinic
Hospital in Pyongyang, North Korea
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The Ponghwa Clinic and Hospital (Korean: 봉화진료소; Hanja: 烽火診療所)[nb 1] is a hospital located in Sinwŏn-dong, Potonggang-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea, and is believed to be one of the top hospitals in North Korea, treating members of the political elite.[2][3][4] It is administered by the Ministry of Public Health.[5]
LocationSinwŏn-dong, Potonggang-guyok, Pyongyang,, North Korea
TypeHospital for political elite
HelipadYes
| Ponghwa Clinic | |
|---|---|
| North Korean Ministry of Public Health | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Sinwŏn-dong, Potonggang-guyok, Pyongyang,, North Korea |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Hospital for political elite |
| Services | |
| Yes | |
| Helipads | |
| Helipad | Yes |
| History | |
| Former name | Government Hospital or the Bonghwa Clinic |
| Constructed | 1968 to 1971 |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in North Korea |
History
Construction on the clinic began in 1968, on orders from Kim Il Sung.[6] The Clinic opened in 1971.[7] The clinic underwent a series of expansions in 2003–2005 and 2009–2010.[8]
Patients
Facilities
Controversy
The Clinic has been linked to the biological warfare program of North Korea.[5][12]
See also
- Ponghwa Revolutionary Site – nearby historical site