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KMID : 0857020100250010066
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Kosin Medical Journal
2010 Volume.25 No. 1 p.66 ~ p.76
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A Study of Supporting Methods on Cooperation in Health Care and Medicine of North Korea after Reunification of Korea
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Oak Chul-Ho
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Abstract
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Backgroud: North Korea's healthcare system have been collapsed since the late 1990's because of a long series of
economic woes, natural disasters, and its continuing stance of isolationism. Moreover, recently issued Nuclear crisis from
North Korea and health problem of North Korean leader, Kim Jung Il are suggesting imminent collapse of North Korea.
and the reunification of North and South Korea.
Method: Unification expenditure is, however, the sum of all the expenses that will be required until both territories
form a united nation and accomplish economic stabilization. These expenses include crisis administration, structural
adjustment, and economic investment.
Therefore, in view of reconstruction of medical heath care system of North Korea after Reunification, inter-cooperation
of non-governmental organizations, including the UN, Religious organization, Korean government, and medical mission
organization have been strongly recommended.
Result: Thus, this study investigate the intergovernmental relations between the two Koreas in Cooperation in Health
Care and Medicine and international and non-governmental organizations, including the UN, WHO, and Social welfare
organization of Korea.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study propose korean medical mission organization's roles in supporting the collapsed
medical system in North Korea after Reunification. and other principles and a plan of action which prescribes the
objectives the South Korean authorities should pursue, which involve taking the initiative in support projects, building
mid-to-long term strategies and setting common goals in cooperation with non-governmental organizations, and
allocating authorities and resources to non-governmental organizations and coordinate, direct and support them toward
the goals.
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KEYWORD
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Reunification, North Korea, Medical support, Medical Mission
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