The Association of Vietnamese Communities in Korea (AVCK) and Wonkwang University Hospital recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in medical support for Vietnamese in Korea in the period of 2023-2025. This collaboration aims to enhance the healthcare services provided to the Vietnamese community residing in Korea. Through this partnership, AVCK and Wonkwang University Hospital will work together to ensure that Vietnamese individuals receive the necessary medical support they require during their time in Korea. The signing of this agreement demonstrates the commitment of both organizations to promoting the well-being and welfare of the Vietnamese community in Korea. This partnership is expected to have a positive impact on the healthcare sector and contribute to the overall development of Vietnamese-Korean relations.
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| At the signing ceremony. Source: KT |
At the signing ceremony, representatives from Wonkwang University Hospital, including Park Cheon Gwoen, expressed their hope that the signed MOU would serve as a significant milestone in promoting comprehensive healthcare services for Vietnamese citizens in the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Mai Dieu Thuy, representative of the Vietnamese Embassy, expressed her congratulations for the collaboration between the two units in working towards the shared objective of establishing a cooperative mechanism among stakeholders to effectively enhance comprehensive medical support for Vietnamese residents in the Republic of Korea (RoK).
The embassy will provide support to remove any difficulties that may arise in the process of conducting activities between the two units, she added.
According to AVCK Vice President Le Nguyen Minh Phuong, this collaboration marks the first project in the health sector for the association, aimed at improving the health benefits for Vietnamese people. The agreement is expected to facilitate further cooperation between the two parties, with the ultimate objective of providing healthcare support, medical check-ups, and treatments for all Vietnamese individuals residing, studying, and working in the host country.
Seo Il Young, director of Wonkwang University Hospital, expressed his pleasure to accompany the AVCK to collaborate on implementing these meaningful activities. Through this cooperation program in the near future, it aims to contribute to improving the overall access to high-quality medical services for Vietnamese expatriates in Korea.
The AVCK and Wonkwang University Hospital will actively support and prioritize all Vietnamese residing in Korea who experience a work accident. They will also assist with medical examination and treatment for Vietnamese people in Korea through the system of Wonkwang University Hospital and its affiliate network.
In cases of urgent medical treatment or need for the Vietnamese community, Wonkwang University Hospital will actively support, coordinating with the AVCK’s community work department. Specifically, in the Southwest region, the hospital will support the emergency system by helicopter if needed for Vietnamese residents.
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| This is the first project that the Association of Vietnamese Communities in Korea cooperates in the medical field to bring better health benefits to Vietnamese people. Photo: KT |
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A meeting was organized at the Wonkwang Hospital on the provision of medical support for the Vietnamese community in Korea in accordance with the signed cooperation agreement.
