KHIDI promotes cross-border healthcare collaboration in Mongolia

The Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) said it successfully held the “2025 Medical Korea in Mongolia” event at the Corporation Hotel & Convention Centre in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday.

The gathering brought together more than 200 participants, including representatives from 33 Korean medical institutions, seven medical tourism agencies, 36 Mongolian buyers, and around 100 patients.

During the Korean Healthcare Promotion Session, participants were introduced to the strengths of Korea’s advanced medical services. This was followed by one-on-one business meetings that explored new opportunities for cooperation between Korean medical tourism agencies and Mongolian partners.

A separate consultation session also allowed Mongolian patients to connect directly with Korean hospitals for diagnosis and treatment guidance.

The event recorded a total of 317 business meetings and 42 patient consultations. Seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) were signed to formalize cooperation on patient referrals, marking a tangible step toward stronger cross-border healthcare ties.

Odgerel Mashbat, director of the Healthcare Development Center (HDC) of Mongolia, said the event was a meaningful opportunity to discuss concrete measures for patient treatment collaboration and to expand networks with Korean hospitals.

“We expect to strengthen cooperation with Korea in diverse areas, including the referral of patients requiring government-funded overseas treatment and the training of medical professionals,” he added.

KHIDI Planning Director Hong Hun-woo also said, “The 2025 Medical Korea in Mongolia was an important opportunity to showcase the excellence of Korean healthcare directly to the Mongolian market.”

KHIDI will continue to expand cooperation not only with Mongolia but also with other Central Asian countries, while actively supporting the global expansion of Korean healthcare, Hong added.