Medan Eyes Medical Tourism as Ties with South Korea Deepen
- 10 Sep 2026 18:39 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Poin Utama
- Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Waas met with South Korean Ambassador Yoon Soongu to discuss strategic partnerships.
- Medan City Administration plans to transform Medan Hajj Regional General Hospital into a medical hub.
- South Korean Ambassador Yoon Soongu pledged to strengthen the sister-city partnership between Medan and Gwangju.
RRI.CO.ID, Medan - The recent meeting between Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Waas and South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia Yoon Soongu placed strong emphasis on positioning Medan in North Sumatra as a future hub for medical tourism in Sumatra, alongside broader cooperation in trade, education, and creative industries.
Mayor Rico highlighted plans to collaborate with South Korean partners in developing Medan Hajj Regional General Hospital (RS Haji) into a center of excellence, offering accredited services in cardiology, oncology, and comprehensive medical check‑ups.
“This is momentum to push Medan as the main destination for medical tourism,” he said on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as quoted by Antara, noting that healthcare cooperation could complement other sectors such as commodity trade and creative industries,
While Medan showcased its signature Sumatra coffee as a potential export to South Korea, the mayor also expressed interest in knowledge transfer from Korea’s thriving film, music, and performing arts sectors, envisioning specialized education programs to nurture local talent.
Ambassador Yoon Soongu welcomed the proposals, stressing the importance of strengthening the existing sister city relationship between Medan and Gwangju in South Korea. He pointed to opportunities in creative economy collaboration, cultural exchange, and student programs as areas where ties could be deepened.
The meeting underscored how Medan is seeking to diversify its international partnerships, using healthcare and creative industries as strategic pillars to boost local prosperity. By combining medical tourism, creative industry collaboration, and trade expansion, the city aims to strengthen its global profile while improving community welfare. ***
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