Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, expressed on October 30 his commitment to share the city’s medical capabilities to improve healthcare services in Mongolia.
During a meeting with a delegation of Mongolian local government leaders visiting Seongnam, Mayor Shin shared the city’s urban development experiences and focused on practical cooperation measures to enhance healthcare services in Mongolia.
The delegation included three local government heads: Jargalant County Mayor from Khövsgöl Province, Sergelen County Mayor from Töv Province, and Battsengel County Mayor from Arkhangai Province, along with the president of the Mongolian Youth Federation.
In the meeting, Mayor Shin outlined areas for collaboration based on Seongnam’s medical and innovation infrastructure.
Particularly, they discussed cooperation plans involving Seongnam’s medical institutions and medical device companies to enhance medical equipment and services in Mongolian healthcare facilities.
Key topics included the introduction of medical equipment, training on its usage and maintenance, and exchanges of medical personnel between the two countries.
Mayor Shin emphasized the importance of establishing a cooperative foundation that goes beyond mere equipment support to include training for specialized personnel, thereby enhancing Mongolia’s healthcare capabilities.
Moreover, they explored potential collaborations not only in healthcare but also in culture, education, and youth exchanges, expressing a desire to expand inter-city exchanges.
The scope of international cooperation also extended to sustainable urban transportation.
The Mongolian delegation requested an official invitation for Ulaanbaatar’s mayor to attend the 17th Asia High-Level Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum, scheduled to be held in Seongnam in March 2027.
Both sides expect that this forum will serve as an opportunity to share sustainable transportation policies and urban development experiences among Asian cities and to expand international cooperation networks.
After the meeting, the Mongolian delegation visited the Urban Information Integration Center, the Yatap Youth Center, and the National Medical Device Training Support Center.
The delegation observed Seongnam’s smart city operational systems and youth facility management, while also verifying the infrastructure for training on domestic medical devices, sharing insights into Seongnam’s urban management and healthcare industry capabilities.
Shin Sang-jin stated, “I hope this visit will strengthen international cooperation based on trust between cities,” adding, “We will explore various collaboration possibilities to ensure that Seongnam’s excellent medical and innovation infrastructure can provide substantial assistance in improving Mongolia’s healthcare services.”
Additionally, Mayor Shin plans to expand the cooperative network with local governments abroad, including Mongolia, and to continue international exchanges in various fields such as healthcare, advanced industries, culture, and education.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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