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By Lee Jin-a

North Korea says it will send more than 30 doctors to Angola.

North Korean Ambassador to the African country, Kim Hyeong-il, said in Menongue Monday, "More than 30 North Korean doctors of various specialties will come here to work under the bilateral cooperation between two countries."

"North Korean doctors will work in the new general hospital and lead the training of Angolan health experts. We are also planning to strengthen cooperation not only in the health sector, but also in energy, water, telecommunications and agriculture."

According to the "Angola Press," North Korea had sent about 180 physicians by the end of last year. Hundreds of North Korean laborers work on construction sites in the country.

The countries have maintained close relations since signing the "General Agreement" in 1977.