South Korea and the United Arab Emirates took a major step toward enhancing cancer treatment collaboration at the Medical Korea 2025 symposium, held today at Le Royal Meridien in Abu Dhabi.
The event focused on cutting-edge advancements in radiation therapy, particularly proton and carbon ion therapies.
Jointly organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), the symposium brought together leading international specialists in radiation oncology. Themed “New Horizons in Radiation Therapy: Particle Beam Therapy,” the gathering underscored both countries’ shared commitment to advancing precision medicine and improving patient outcomes.
In his keynote address, Park Jong Kyoung, Minister and Consul General of the Republic of Korea to the UAE, cited World Health Organisation data, warning that global cancer diagnoses are expected to surpass 35 million annually within the next 25 years. He described cancer as one of humanity’s most pressing health challenges and urged deeper scientific cooperation between Korea and the UAE.
Park also highlighted Korea’s leadership in applying advanced radiation technologies and noted the UAE’s recent move to introduce a carbon ion accelerator facility as a testament to its commitment to cancer care.
He concluded by affirming the strength of Korea-UAE strategic ties—originally rooted in nuclear and energy cooperation—and expressed hope that this partnership would continue to expand into the healthcare sector.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
