70 Years Working Together for Health: The World Health Organization and the Republic of Korea

This publication reviews the history of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and WHO over last 70 years, highlighting key achievements and challenges in public health for the Republic of Korea and WHO. Lessons learnt in cooperation between the Republic of Korea and WHO can guide other nations through the transition from an aid recipient to a country that can contribute to regional and global health initiatives.

This seven-decade history is divided into four specific periods of development and cooperation on health in the Republic of Korea, with each period covered by its own chapter.