Republic of Korea

What South Korea can teach the world about containing COVID-19

Medical workers head to a hospital facility to treat coronavirus patients amid the rise in confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Daegu, South Korea, March 14, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon - RC2LJF906NLX

The three pillars of the South Korean model; universal health coverage, equitable access, and cost-effectiveness. Image: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Lee Jong-Wha
Professor of Economics, Korea University
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