A National Geographic Channel special, Inside North Korea, reported on Dr. Sanduk Ruit's humanitarian mission to North Korea, one of the poorest countries in the world. Over a 10-day period he performed 1,000 relatively straightforward eye surgeries to remove blindness due to cataracts. Why is it not surprising that North Korea doesn't have doctors to perform the surgery?

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North Korea is known to be one of the poorest countries in the world, which makes it difficult to afford and attract qualified medical professionals. Additionally, the government's prioritization of military spending over social welfare programs, including healthcare, has contributed to the lack of accessibility to medical services in the country.

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