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Kee B. Park

Dr. Kee Park is a lecturer on global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a neurosurgeon, he has traveled to North Korea over 20 times to work alongside North Korean physicians.

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How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea

DPRK trade trends point to greater medical need or shifting policies, suggesting Pyongyang would be open to aid

C. Yoonhee Ryder | Kee B. ParkMarch 12, 2024

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How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea

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