KOICA Iraq Office

23/04/2026

09/04/2026

The Iraq Korea Critical Care Specialty Hospital (IK-CCSH) continues to provide its services successfully to the Iraqi people, delivering advanced medical care through specialized units and expert teams.

At the catheterization unit of the Iraq-Korean Critical Care Hospital in Medical City, a diagnostic interventional procedure was successfully performed for a 23-year-old patient suffering from bile duct obstruction.

This achievement reflects the hospital’s commitment to high-quality healthcare and specialized interventions. The project is funded by the KOICA Iraq Office, supporting the continuous development of medical services in Iraq.

06/04/2026

🏥 Work Begins on Iraqi–Korean Pediatric Heart Hospital in Nasiriyah 🇮🇶🇰🇷

Construction has officially started on the Iraqi–Korean Center for Pediatric Heart Surgery in Nasiriyah, funded by a grant from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) worth $27,930,000.

The project will be completed in 2 years and 4 months and will include:
▪️ 60-bed capacity
▪️ 2 open-heart surgery rooms
▪️ Advanced catheterization lab
▪️ Modern medical equipment & staff training programs

✨ This project aims to improve specialized care for children with heart diseases and reduce the need for treatment abroad.

06/04/2026

🇮🇶🇰🇷 2nd Phase – Iraq–Korea Vocational Training Center (IKVTC)

Empowering youth in Iraq through modern vocational training in Baghdad.

🎯 Goals:
• Build skilled workforce
• Reduce unemployment
• Align training with market needs

🏗️ The project has now reached its final stage of remodeling.

🤝 Supported by KOICA Iraq Office with $5,410,000 to strengthen technical education and future opportunities.

11/03/2026

🎓 Capacity Building through KOICA Support

Nineteen participants from the Labor and Vocational Training Directorate have successfully completed the “Course Information of IKVTC Instructors Invitation Training (Introductory Course)”, part of the Supporting Project for the Iraq–Korea Vocational Training Center (IKVTC) II, supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency.

The training took place in the Republic of Korea from January 11 to March 11, 2026, providing participants with valuable knowledge on Korea’s vocational training systems, instructional methodologies, and industrial practices through institutional visits and field tours.

This program contributes to strengthening vocational training capacity in Iraq and supports the development of a skilled workforce.

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23/02/2026

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Baghdad, Mr. Yi, Deputy Country Director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), received a 14-member Korean medical delegation headed by pediatric heart surgeon Mr. Kim Woong Han. The meeting focused on the successful outcomes of the delegation's mission to Nasiriyah, where they performed nine successful heart surgeries on children of various ages. This mission is a core component of the "Iraqi-Korean Heart Center Project for Children," a fully funded initiative by the South Korean government that includes specialized training for Iraqi medical staff and the establishment of a dedicated surgical facility at Nasiriyah Heart Hospital.

23/02/2026

عندما التحقت بدورة إدارة البيانات، كنت أفتقر إلى الثقة ولم يسبق لي أن خضت مقابلة عمل من قبل. من خلال جلسات تطوير المسار المهني، تعلمت كيفية تخصيص سيرتي الذاتية، والبحث عن وظائف، والتواصل مع أصحاب العمل بثقة. لقد غيّرت المقابلات الوهمية كل شيء في البداية كانت يداي ترتجفان، لكن تدريجيًا أصبحت أكثر ارتياحًا. الآن أشعر أنني مستعدة وجاهزة لمقابلة أصحاب العمل."

ريم، متدربة في ورشة نظام إدارة التخزين، تشارك تجربتها بعد 10 أيام من الإرشاد المهني في مركز التدريب المهني في نينوى.

وبدعم من KOICA، تساعد اليونسكو شباب نينوى مثل ريم على اكتساب المهارات والثقة التي يحتاجونها للعمل واغتنام فرص المشاريع الصغيرة.

اليونسكو #نينوى

“When I joined the data management course, I had very little confidence and had never been in an interview before. Through the career development sessions, I learned how to tailor my CV, search for jobs, and approach employers with confidence. The mock interviews changed everything—at first my hands were shaking, but gradually I became more comfortable. Now, I feel prepared and ready to meet employers.”

Reem, a trainee in the Storage Management System workshop, shares her experience after 10 days of career guidance at the Nineveh Vocational Training Centre.

With support from KOICA, UNESCO is helping youth like Reem gain the skills and confidence they need for employment and small business opportunities in Nineveh.

KOICA Office in Erbil
اللجنة الوطنية العراقية للتربية والثقافة والعلوم