Korea CDC Promoted To Independent Infectious Disease 'Control Tower' Amid COVID-19
Policy And Research Role Redefined
Executive Summary
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Korea promotes its Centers For Disease Control & Prevention to a central administrative agency that will act as an infectious disease "control tower" that independently carries out investigation and research and sets infectious disease policy. A dedicated vice-minister of health and welfare has also been appointed to step up the public health and medical system.