Republic Of Korea  

Western Pacific Region Office  
51,269,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hong Kong SAR (China), Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao SAR (China), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (federated States Of), Mongolia, Nauru, Ne

08 - 09 December 2016

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Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic Of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, United S

19 - 20 May 2017

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Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hong Kong SAR (China), Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao SAR (China), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (federated States Of), Mongolia, Nauru, Ne

05 - 06 December 2017

SE
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic Of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, United S

04 - 04 October 2018

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Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR (China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao SAR (China), Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Republic Of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka

27 - 27 November 2018

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American Samoa, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hong Kong SAR (China), Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao SAR (China), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (federated States Of),

03 - 07 December 2018

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Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic Of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, United S

20 - 20 October 2019

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Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR (China), Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao SAR (China), Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Republic Of Korea, Singapore, Viet Nam - FX

05 - 05 December 2019

EV
Republic of Korea to Host ADB's 53rd Annual Meeting in 2020

02 - 05 May 2020

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Republic of Korea v1.2017

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Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
WHO Health Emergency Dashboard
COVID-19; 2020 - Republic Of Korea
2020
Lowest Indicators
60 %

R.4.2 System is in place for sending and receiving health personnel during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
60 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)
60 %

R.1.2 National multi-sectoral multi-hazard emergency preparedness measures, including emergency response plans, are developed

Preparedness (JEE)
60 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)
80 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)
80 %

P.4.3 Mechanisms for responding to infectious and potential zoonotic diseases established and functional

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)
80 %

R.2.4 Case management procedures are implemented for IHR relevant hazards

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
80 %

R.4.1 System is in place for sending and receiving medical countermeasures during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
80 %

R.5.3 Public communication for emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)
80 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)
80 %

C.2.3 Advocacy for IHR implementation

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)
80 %

C.10.3 Community engagement

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)
80 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)
80 %

D.1.4 Laboratory Quality System

National Laboratory System (JEE)
80 %

D.2.4 Syndromic surveillance systems

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)
80 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)
80 %

P.3.4 Optimize use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health and agriculture

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
80 %

P.4.1 Coordinated surveillance systems in place in the animal health and public health sectors for zoonotic diseases/pathogens

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)
80 %

P.4.2 Veterinary or Animal Health Workforce

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)
80 %

P.6.2 Biosafety and biosecurity training and practices in all relevant sectors (including human, animal and agriculture)

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
80 %

R.2.2 Emergency operations centre (EOC) capacities, procedures and plans

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
80 %

R.5.1 Risk communication systems for unusual/unexpected events and emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)

99 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

87%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
1
Port
34
Airport
8

8

Activities Conducted

2016 - 2019

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS



No Data!

WOAH-PVS

Completed
2022

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination




No Data!

Joint Risk Assessment (JRA)

Universal Health Coverage  
UHC 2030
N/A
UHC Partnership
N/A
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
87
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
N/A
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
23.846
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2
100
Others


No Data!

NAPHS


Published Plans in or before 2009

2006

Influenza Plan


E - National AMR action plan has funding sources identified, is being implemented, and has relevant sectors involved with a defined monitoring and evaluation process in place.

AMR PLAN


N/A

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
DONOR
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Immunization
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Risk Communications
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Immunization
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Risk Communications
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Immunization
  • Zoonotic Disease

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

15

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)

  • To analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe

  • To analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe

Partner Matching
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Food Safety
  • Immunization
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Workforce Development
  • National Laboratory System
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  
AMR support activities
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Resource Mapping (REMAP)

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