President Lee Jae-myung will host a meeting at the Blue House today focused on the theme of "Universal Healthcare: Access to Proper Treatment Regardless of Where You Live."
The Blue House announced in a press release that the meeting aims to discuss the transformation of local healthcare services in light of the recent calls for growth led by local governments and balanced national development. It will involve healthcare professionals, patient and civic groups, and experts.
Approximately 100 participants will attend, including medical staff from local and underserved areas, national university hospitals, and health centers, as well as those working in essential fields such as emergency care, obstetrics, and pediatrics, along with representatives from patient, consumer, and labor organizations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Baek Kyung-hun, Minister of Health and Welfare Jeong Eun-kyeong, Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae, Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo, and Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-wook will also be present.
Minister Jeong will present on "Strengthening Local, Essential, and Public Healthcare," while Seo Jun-beom, head of the National AI Strategy Committee's AI Basic Healthcare Subgroup, will discuss the "AI Basic Healthcare Strategy."
Following these presentations, President Lee will engage in an open discussion with attendees regarding current issues in the healthcare sector.
Key healthcare policies expected to be discussed include the establishment of a local physician system, the creation of public medical schools, the restructuring of emergency patient transport systems, and the expansion of public health insurance policies.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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