A wonderful feature of the socialist public health system of the DPRK is the convenience of free medical services for working people.
Info Clip: Field Medical Services for Workers
State Benefits On The Increase
The Korean people have enjoyed lots of social benefits from the state since the true people’s government was established over 70 years ago.
Fine Homes for Aged Persons Built in DPRK
Many fine homes for the aged have been built in different parts of the DPRK at state expense.
Info Clip: Development of New Products Promoting Increased Production
A look inside the Ryonghung Pharmaceutical Factory in Pyongyang.
Video: Foundations Laid to Produce Koryo Medicines
Report from the Kangdong Koryo Medicine Pharmaceutical Factory and the Kangdong County Medicine Management Station
Video: South Phyongan Province Old People’s Home Opens
Home built in picturesque Ryong-ri, Phyongwon County in South Pyongan Province.
Household Doctors Instrumental in Healthcare at Grassroots Level
Household doctors can be found in all areas of the DPRK where they are directly responsible for the health of residents in their care.
Portable Testing Device Proves Effective
Portable lung-function device was developed domestically and is proving effective in the field among healthcare workers.
Telemedicine Service Fares Well
Introduced 11 years ago in the DPRK, the nationwide telemedicine service is now proving even more effective during the world public health crisis.
Success in Rehabilitation, a Competent Doctor
Doctor Hyon Kyong Son of Kim Man Yu Hospital has rich experience in rehabilitating patients.
Association Dedicated to Happy Families
The Korean Family Planning & Maternal Child Health Association is actively disseminating sexual and reproductive health information widely in the DPRK.
Info Clip: Triplets Born in 2020
16 pairs of triplets were born in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the year 2020.
Video: Pyongyang Electronic Medical Appliance Factory Upgraded
Completely remodeled 13,000m2 factory inaugurated on the 22nd.
Info Clip: Village of Hospitals
People have been enjoying the benefits of the free medical care system in the DPRK for decades.
On Enforcing the Free Medical Care System
Free medical care for all the people has been enforced in the DPRK for nearly 80 years.
Hospital Works to Promote Traditional Medicines
Koryo medicine is helping the people maintain their health in combination with modern medicine.
Right to Free Medical Care
Citizens of the DPRK are entitled to free medical care and this right is firmly ensured by the Socialist Constitution.
Scientists Conducive to Promotion of Children’s Health
Scientists of the Children’s Nutrition Administration Institute keep making researches to promote the health of children, the future of the country.
Info Clip: Tae Ryong Reborn
Just one story of the loving care of the socialist public health system keeping the children of Korea healthy and happy.
Spring Water Factory, Medical Oxygen Station Built in South Hwanghae Province
Technical foundations laid in South Hwanghae Province for more quality spring water and medical oxygen for the good health of the people.
Hospital Improves Service Quality
Medical conditions and environment have been remarkably improved at the Nampo City People’s Hospital.
Info Clip: Jongsong General Pharmaceutical Factory
Factory produces medicines for hospitals and markets across the country, making a major contribution to the people’s health.
Health Checkup App Wins Popularity
The health checkup program developed by the information technology institute of Kim Il Sung University is wining popularity among users.
Device Helps Treat Prostate Gland Diseases
New device developed by the Pyongyang Medical Appliances Technology Company.
A Doctor Who Developed New Anticancer Medicine
Doctor Ra Yong Ho is working hard to develop more anticancer medicines especially for those who cannot undergo surgical operations.
