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NK News – 2024-06-26 Moscow plans to help North Korea build new hospital, Russian media reports

Russia plans to help North Korea build a new hospital, Russian media reports. The move reflects growing ties between the countries. Dr. David Hong was quoted for this news article.

Radio Free Asia – 2024-04 UN OKs shipment of vaccine storage equipment to North Korea

The UN Security Council approved UNICEF’s request to deliver vital vaccine storage equipment to North Korea, supported by Dr. David Hong, who has volunteered at Pyongyang Okryu Children’s Hospital. Despite logistical challenges due to North Korea’s closed borders since 2020, UNICEF is committed to delivering and deploying the equipment to bolster public health efforts in the region.

Radio Free Asia – 2024-01 리비아 병원, ‘제재 위반’ 지적에도 “북 의료 진에 감사”

The article highlights North Korean medical professionals who were sent to work in a hospital in Libya. Dr. David Hong was quoted for this article.

Lehighton Third Grader is Back in School After Summer Scare

Ethan, 8, had been experiencing nausea, headaches, and double vision since late May. Tests revealed a benign brain tumor in a critical area, leading to emergency surgery performed by Dr. David Hong. After a successful procedure and a 13-day hospital stay, Ethan recovered well. He’s now back to normal activities and optimistic about his future check-ups with Dr. Hong.

Washington Post – 2022-05-18 What you need to know about the covid crisis hitting North Korea

Amid North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak, the country faces severe healthcare challenges. Dr. David Hong, quoted in this article, highlighted the lack of medical supplies and infrastructure.

Medical and Health Engagement with North Korea

The Council of Korean American’s Health & Life Science and North Korea Affinity groups hosted a joint webinar on medical and health engagement with North Korea featuring CKA members Dr. David Hong and Dr. Kee Park. Both doctors have traveled to North Korea over 20 times since 2007. They shared about their experiences collaborating on surgeries with North Korean surgeons, managing the travel ban and sanctions, and accomplishing their goals despite substantial obstacles.

BBC World Service – 2022-05 Radio Broadcast

KBS Kong Radio – 2019-05-06 KBS Kong Radio Broadcast – 김경래 (Korean Language broadcast)

Previous webinar with Council of Korean Americans on Medical and Health Engagement with North Korea (June 2021)