Health Care Experts from 16 Countries Gather in Wonju to Discuss Globalization of Korea's National Health Insurance
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Health care experts from 16 countries gathered in Wonju, Gangwon Province, according to Seoul Economic TV. The event is reported to be an occasion to introduce Korea's national health insurance system to the world and to share its experience.
Korea's national health insurance is a public medical insurance system that most citizens join. Korea has operated a system in which all citizens are enrolled in national health insurance since 1989. Wonju is home to the headquarters of the National Health Insurance Service, which has drawn attention as the venue for this event.
The experts from participating countries reportedly reviewed together the current state of their own health care systems and the challenges facing their medical systems. How Korea's approach to operating national health insurance could help improve medical systems in other countries was also up for discussion.
This gathering is an example showing that the globalization of Korea's national health insurance is advancing rapidly. Further details on the specific content and outcomes of the event can be found in the original article.
Sources: 서울경제TV
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