WHO Biomanufacturing Training Hub Plan Offers Korea Chance On World Stage
Adds To Vaccine Ambitions
Executive Summary
South Korea welcomes WHO decision to designate the country as a global biomanufacturing training hub, citing various opportunities this could provide in fulfilling its goal of becoming a similar center of worldwide expertise in vaccines.
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