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Korea-Mongolia healthcare cooperation
Resumes after 8 years
In short
Korea and Mongolia reopened their healthcare cooperation council on the 30th after 8 years.
Six Mongolian medical professionals will receive training in Korea for 4 weeks starting November 2.
The two countries also agreed to expand cooperation in medical AI and pharmaceutical supply.
Key facts
| When | The 7th Korea-Mongolia Healthcare Cooperation Council meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th. |
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| Who | Lee Hyung-hoon, Second Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, and Erdenebayar Nanjil, Vice Minister of Health of Mongolia, attended as chief representatives. |
| What | The two countries agreed to expand support for training 1,000 Mongolian doctors and medical professionals, and to broaden cooperation in medical AI, digital health, and pharmaceutical supply. |
| How | Starting November 2, six Mongolian medical professionals will receive team training in cancer and heart transplant fields for 4 weeks. |
What it means for me
While not directly related to daily life for general readers, opportunities for Korean pharmaceutical and medical companies to enter the Mongolian market will increase.
