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“First Do No Harm.” The Impact of Sanctions on Public Health in North Korea

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Korea Policy Institute (KPI) Executive Board Member Haeyoung Kim spoke with Dr. Kee Park on December 9, 2019 about his work in the DPRK, the unique features of the North Korean health system, and how geopolitics, above all the US travel ban and sanctions on trade impact public health and human security in North Korea. Dr. Park documents the severe challenges to health care in North Korea, the surprising strengths of the health system, and the contributions of a small group of American physicians of Korean descent in aiding health care in North Korea over the past twelve years.

Source: Japan focus

DOI: 10.1017/s1557466020029320

Authors: Kee B. Park, Haeyoung Kim

Institution: Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Korean Peninsula Historical and Political Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550