The People’s Health Institute (PHI), a progressive and independent not-for-profit research institute, was founded in 2006 based on the initiatives of health activists, researchers, and leaders of civic organizations. In accordance with the vision, PHI generates and disseminates information to support people’s decision-making from the perspectives of social justice and equitable health.
VISIONS AND VALUES
The PHI envisions health for all and health with all, to be a national and international center for excellence in our research areas and be recognized nationally and internationally for our contribution towards more just and equitable health.
ORGANIZATION
Board of Directors
- Kim Chang-yup (Chair, Professor, Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health)
- Jeong Baek-geun (Director of PHI, Professor, Gyeongsang National University, College of Medicine)
- Kim Dong-eun (Professor, Keimyung University, Department of Medicine)
- Kim Jung-woo (Director, Center for Community Health Research, PHI)
- Park Ji-eun (Senior researcher, KOREA INSTITUTE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE, Global Cooperation Center)
- Lee Hyang-choon (Director, Korean Public Service and Transport Workers’ Union, Healthcare Workers’ Solidarity Division)
- Heo Hyun-Hee (Co-president, Health Right Network)
Audit Committee
Mr. Lee Moon-seob (Certified Tax Accountant)
Ms. Jeong Hye-seung (Lawyer)
Staffs
Director
Jeong Baek-geun (Director of PHI, Professor, Gyeongsang National University, College of Medicine)
Health Policy, Health reform
Center for Health Equity Research
Kim Seong-yi, MA, MPH, Ph.D Candidate
Health Policy
Center for Health Policy Research
Jeong Seong-sik. Ph.D
Health Policy
Research Center on Global Solidarity
Center for Community Health Research
Kim Jung-woo, MPH
Public Health
Center for Gender and Health Research
Center for Work and Health Research
Kim Jung-wook, PhD
Social welfare
Young Fellow (2024)
Kim Eunji, MPH
Song Kyungeun, M.S.
Invited Researchers
Dr. Kim Chang-yup
Dr. Choi Hongjo
Dr. Moon Da-seul
MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH
Rights to Health and Social Justice
Health Reform and Policies
Civil Society and Health-related Activities
Inequity in Health