Korea To Keep Tight Policy Focus On COVID-19 This Year
New Policies, Support For Ongoing Battle
Executive Summary
South Korea is ramping up policy and financial support in its continuing efforts to control COVID-19, with new drugs and vaccines set to benefit amid broader infectious disease control measures.
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