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From technological innovation to better population health
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2026;17(5):373-375.
Published online October 29, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2026.0736
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Resilient public health in a changing world: as threats expand and prevention retreats
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2026;17(4):287-289.
Published online August 25, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2026.0615
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Public health, research, and procedural justice
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2025;16(5):423-424.
Published online October 29, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0466
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Original Article

Comparative effectiveness of construal-level messaging in the COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in the Republic of Korea: a randomized controlled trial
Jihyun Moon, Se-Hoon Jeong, Young June Choe, Cho Ryok Kang, Taemi Kim, Dooyoung Kim, Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2025;16(5):486-497.
Published online September 12, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0354
Comparative effectiveness of construal-level messaging in the COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in the Republic of Korea: a randomized controlled trial
Objectives
This study aimed to assess the impact of high-level versus low-level construal messages about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (CVICP) on public attitudes toward the program and COVID-19 vaccination.
Methods
A randomized controlled experimental design was employed. Adults aged 18 to 64 residing in the Republic of Korea were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (high-level construal message) or a control group (low-level construal message). Both groups viewed a 2-minute video about the CVICP, with construal level as the sole variable. Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires evaluated attitudes toward the CVICP and COVID-19 vaccination, including satisfaction, perceived necessity, and perceived effectiveness in enhancing vaccine acceptance. Data were analyzed using the paired t-test, repeated measures 2-way analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression.
Results
The experimental group showed statistically significant improvements across all 6 attitude measures following exposure to the high-level construal message. By contrast, the control group demonstrated significant improvement in only 3 attitudes: satisfaction with the CVICP, willingness to recommend vaccination, and willingness for future vaccination. A significant difference between groups was observed for perceived effectiveness of the CVICP in enhancing vaccine acceptance (p=0.01), with high-level construal messaging being more impactful.
Conclusion
High-level construal messages are more effective than low-level messages in shaping public perceptions and addressing vaccine hesitancy. Policymakers and health authorities should incorporate high-level construal elements into communication strategies to build trust and support for vaccination programs.
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Artificial intelligence and biohealth: the Republic of Korea’s emerging priorities in health care R&D
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2025;16(4):309-310.
Published online August 28, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0335
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  • Addressing low-value care (LVC) in Asia: a narrative review of Choosing Wisely and other initiatives across Asia
    Jia Xuan Yeo, Yasuharu Tokuda, Shu Sasaki, Jay Pan, Hanin Kamaruzaman, Priya Ranganathan, Liyong Lu, Aliza Mohamad Yusof, Azarinah Izaham, C S Pramesh, Hairil Rizal Abdullah
    BMJ Open Quality.2026; 15(2): e003806.     CrossRef
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Short Communication

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis incidence following measles elimination efforts in the Republic of Korea
Young Hwa Lee, Jung Hye Byeon, Cho Ryok Kang, Young June Choe, Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2025;16(3):285-291.
Published online June 9, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0067
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis incidence following measles elimination efforts in the Republic of Korea
Objectives
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare but fatal neurodegenerative disease caused by persistent measles virus infection. After a significant measles outbreak in 2000–2001, the Republic of Korea implemented a nationwide measles elimination program, which led to a dramatic reduction in measles incidence. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of these measles elimination efforts on the incidence of SSPE in the Republic of Korea.
Methods
This nationwide, population-based retrospective cohort study identified patients newly diagnosed with measles and SSPE between 2007 and 2022, registered in the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) and Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) databases. Population-based incidence rates of measles and SSPE were calculated and compared annually.
Results
A total of 236 measles cases (HIRA data) and 1,168 measles cases (KDCA data), along with 2,736 SSPE cases, were diagnosed during the study period. Measles incidence significantly declined, reaching zero cases in 2021, while SSPE incidence displayed an upward trend, peaking in 2014. The mean age at SSPE onset was 21.2 years, with a marked male-to-female ratio of 13.0:1.
Conclusion
SSPE incidence was remarkably low in the post-outbreak period, likely attributable to successful measles control. This study underscores the critical importance of maintaining low measles incidence through sustained vaccination efforts, preventing SSPE and other measles-related complications.

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  • Measles subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in children: past and present
    G. P. Ivanova, N. V. Skripchenko, E. Yu. Skripchenk, O. V. Goleva, A. V. Astapova
    Rossiyskiy Vestnik Perinatologii i Pediatrii (Russ.2026; 71(4): 14.     CrossRef
  • Long-term survival (≥2 years) in subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: a systematic review of prolonged survivors
    Ravindra Kumar Garg, Shweta Pandey, Imran Rizvi, Sanjay Singhal
    encephalitis.2026; 6(4): 91.     CrossRef
  • The Republic of Korea’s health system at a turning point: from infectious disease threats to comprehensive reform
    Jong-Koo Lee
    Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives.2025; 16(3): 193.     CrossRef
  • Pan-Immune Inflammation Value and Clinical Outcomes in Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: A Retrospective Study
    Bilge Özgör, Murat Çağlar Şahin, Işınsu Bıçakcıoğlu, Gül Yücel, Meral Karadağ, Serdal Güngör
    Viruses.2025; 18(1): 18.     CrossRef
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  • 신종감염병 대응을 위한 범부처 종합훈련 체계 개발 및 시행계획
    영만 김, 인호 김, 효진 허, 은미 박, 상구 여
    Public Health Weekly Report.2025; 18(27): 1021.     CrossRef
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It is time to hold discussions with policymakers
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2025;16(1):1-2.
Published online February 27, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0057
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The urgency of improving research infrastructure and institutional frameworks for the next pandemic
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024;15(6):477-478.
Published online December 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0361
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Review Article

Comparison and consideration of vaccine injury compensation programs in the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
Cho Ryok Kang, Young June Choe, Jihyun Moon, Dooyoung Kim, Taemi Kim, Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024;15(6):479-488.
Published online November 12, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0129
Comparison and consideration of vaccine injury compensation programs in the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
This study aimed to establish a foundation for future collaborations aimed at preparing for and responding to infectious diseases by examining the vaccine injury compensation programs (VICPs) of East Asian countries. We reviewed the current status of VICPs in the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan by searching national government websites and reviewing relevant literature. Additionally, we conducted email inquiries targeting experts from Japan and Taiwan. Through the comprehensive analysis of VICPs in these 3 countries covered various aspects, we identified several similarities and differences in the VICPs across these countries. While the governments of the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan play a central role in supporting investigations into vaccine injuries and managing compensation procedures based on legal statutes, they differ in terms of financial resources for compensation, the range of vaccines covered, and the criteria for assessing causality. In the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, compensation is typically paid in a lump sum, although the specific benefits available vary by country. This study on VICPs in the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan provides valuable insights for the further development and management of domestic systems.

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  • The Vaccine That Was Never Mentioned: A Comparative Medico-Legal Analysis of the Duty to Inform and Document Preventive Immunization, with Proposed Practice Guidelines
    Sanit Thongsriratch, Therdpong Thongseiratch, Saratis Pairoh, Puttichart Khantee
    Vaccines.2026; 14(8): 664.     CrossRef
  • Local Vaccine Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia: Examining the Role of National Legal Frameworks and Strategic Policies
    Tareq S. Alshammari
    Beijing Law Review.2025; 16(04): 2147.     CrossRef
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Editorials

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Preparedness for the recent increase in COVID-19 cases
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024;15(4):265-266.
Published online August 29, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0236
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  • Determinants of childhood immunization coverage in Somalia: evidence from the Somalia Demographic and Health Survey 2020
    Sharmake Gaiye Bashir, Yakub Burhan Abdullahi, Yusuf Hared Abdi, Hiba Abdi Salad, Mohamed Sharif Abdi, Naima Ibrahim Ahmed, Nuradin Abdullahi Sheikh Rashid, Obasanjo Bolarinwa, Ahmed Abdinasir Abdulle
    Archives of Public Health.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Peacetime preparedness for the vaccine adverse event
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024;15(2):95-96.
Published online April 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0113
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Special Article

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Center: a cornerstone for strengthening safety evidence for COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Korea
Na-Young Jeong, Hyesook Park, Sanghoon Oh, Seung Eun Jung, Dong-Hyun Kim, Hyoung-Shik Shin, Hee Chul Han, Jong-Koo Lee, Jun Hee Woo, Jaehun Jung, Joongyub Lee, Ju-Young Shin, Sun-Young Jung, Byung-Joo Park, Nam-Kyong Choi
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024;15(2):97-106.
Published online April 4, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0343
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Center:  a cornerstone for strengthening safety evidence for COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Korea
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Committee (CoVaSC) was established in November 2021 to address the growing need for independent, in-depth scientific evidence on adverse events (AEs) following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. This initiative was requested by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and led by the National Academy of Medicine of Korea. In September 2022, the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Center was established, strengthening CoVaSC’s initiatives. The center has conducted various studies on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. During CoVaSC’s second research year, from September 29, 2022 to July 19, 2023, the center was restructured into 4 departments: Epidemiological Research, Clinical Research, Communication & Education, and International Cooperation & Policy Research. Its main activities include (1) managing CoVaSC and the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Center, (2) surveying domestic and international trends in AE causality investigation, (3) assessing AEs following COVID-19 vaccination, (4) fostering international collaboration and policy research, and (5) organizing regular fora and training sessions for the public and clinicians. Causality assessments have been conducted for 27 diseases, and independent research has been conducted after organizing ad hoc committees comprising both epidemiologists and clinical experts on each AE of interest. The research process included protocol development, data analysis, interpretation of results, and causality assessment. These research outcomes have been shared transparently with the public and healthcare experts through various fora. The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Center plans to continue strengthening and expanding its research activities to provide reliable, high-quality safety information to the public.

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  • Active Surveillance for COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Using Sequential Analysis in Korea: Population-Based Retrospective Observational Study
    Na-Young Jeong, Haerin Cho, Heehyun Won, Suvin Park, Joongyub Lee, Hyesook Park, Nam-Kyong Choi
    JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.2026; 12: e75094.     CrossRef
  • Risk of new-onset polymyalgia rheumatica following COVID-19 vaccination in South Korea: a self-controlled case-series study
    Jieun Woo, Mu Kyung Kim, HyunJoo Lim, Ju Hwan Kim, Hyunah Jung, Hyoun-Ah Kim, Ju-Young Shin
    RMD Open.2025; 11(2): e005138.     CrossRef
  • SARS-CoV-2-Vaccine-Related Endocrine Disorders: An Updated Narrative Review
    Avraham Ishay, Kira Oleinikov, Elena Chertok Shacham
    Vaccines.2024; 12(7): 750.     CrossRef
  • Active Surveillance for Safety Monitoring of XBB.1.5-Containing COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines in Korea
    Bomi Park, Hye Ah Lee, Yeonjae Kim, Chung Ho Kim, Hyunjin Park, Seunghee Jun, Hyelim Lee, Seunghyun Lewis Kwon, Yesul Heo, Hyungmin Lee, Hyesook Park
    Journal of Korean Medical Science.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Editorials

What are the strategies for national health security in preparation for the next pandemic?
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024;15(1):1-2.
Published online February 28, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0056
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How to transform the medical care system after the COVID-19 pandemic
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2023;14(6):439-440.
Published online December 28, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0382

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    PLOS One.2026; 21(3): e0342993.     CrossRef
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    BMC Nursing.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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To combat COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics, public trust and communication are essential
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2023;14(5):329-332.
Published online October 31, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0317

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  • Análisis bibliométrico sobre publicación en estudios de comunicación en revistas científicas latinoamericanas durante el período de 2020 a 2023
    Felipe Anderson Rios Incio, Ángel Páez Moreno, Luis Ernesto Paz Enrique
    Biblios Journal of Librarianship and Information S.2024; (87): e001.     CrossRef
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How we can prevent a resurgence this year
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2023;14(4):233-234.
Published online August 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0235
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Neglected issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2023;14(3):149-150.
Published online June 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.14.3.01
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To become a more stronger and safer country
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2023;14(2):67-69.
Published online April 28, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0105
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Special Article

A framework for nationwide COVID-19 vaccine safety research in the Republic of Korea: the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Committee
Na-Young Jeong, Hyesook Park, Sanghoon Oh, Seung Eun Jung, Dong-Hyun Kim, Hyoung-Shik Shin, Hee Chul Han, Jong-Koo Lee, Jun Hee Woo, Byung-Joo Park, Nam-Kyong Choi
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2023;14(1):5-14.
Published online February 28, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0026
A framework for nationwide COVID-19 vaccine safety research in the Republic of Korea: the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Committee
With the introduction of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) commissioned the National Academy of Medicine of Korea to gather experts to independently assess post-vaccination adverse events. Accordingly, the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Committee (CoVaSC) was launched in November 2021 to perform safety studies and establish evidence for policy guidance. The CoVaSC established 3 committees for epidemiology, clinical research, and communication. The CoVaSC mainly utilizes pseudonymized data linking KDCA’s COVID-19 vaccination data and the National Health Insurance Service’s claims data. The CoVaSC’s 5-step research process involves defining the target diseases and organizing ad-hoc committees, developing research protocols, performing analyses, assessing causal relationships, and announcing research findings and utilizing them to guide compensation policies. As of 2022, the CoVaSC completed this research process for 15 adverse events. The CoVaSC launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Center in September 2022 and has been reorganized into 4 divisions to promote research including international collaborative studies, long-/short-term follow-up studies, and education programs. Through these enhancements, the CoVaSC will continue to swiftly provide scientific evidence for COVID-19 vaccine research and compensation and may serve as a model for preparing for future epidemics of new diseases.

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  • Postmenopausal Bleeding Risk after COVID-19 Vaccination: A Population-Based Self-Controlled Case Series Study
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    Yonsei Medical Journal.2026; 67(11): 831.     CrossRef
  • Risk of Kawasaki Disease/Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Korean Children: A Self-Controlled Case Series Study
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  • The association between acute transverse myelitis and COVID‐19 vaccination in Korea: Self‐controlled case series study
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    European Journal of Neurology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Obstetrics & Gynecology Science.2025; 68(2): 155.     CrossRef
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    Eunsun Lim, Na-Young Jeong, Heehyun Won, Nam-Kyong Choi
    Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2025; 50(2): 113.     CrossRef
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  • Risk of new-onset seizures following immunization against COVID-19: a self-controlled case-series study
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  • A Causality Assessment Framework for COVID-19 Vaccines and Adverse Events at the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Center
    Seyoung Kim, Jeong Ah Kim, Hyesook Park, Sohee Park, Sanghoon Oh, Seung Eun Jung, Hyoung-Shik Shin, Jong Koo Lee, Hee Chul Han, Jun Hee Woo, Byung-Joo Park, Nam-Kyong Choi, Dong-Hyun Kim
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  • To become a more stronger and safer country
    Jong-Koo Lee
    Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives.2023; 14(2): 67.     CrossRef
  • Risk of lymphadenopathy from SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in Korea: a self-controlled case series analysis
    Mi-Sook Kim, Bongyoung Kim, Jeong Pil Choi, Nam-Kyong Choi, Jung Yeon Heo, Jun Yong Choi, Joongyub Lee, Sang Il Kim
    Epidemiology and Health.2023; 45: e2023090.     CrossRef
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How we will reach a safer community
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2023;14(1):1-4.
Published online February 27, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0057
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Efforts to return to a normal society
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2022;13(6):391-393.
Published online December 30, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2022.13.6.01
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What measures should be considered in this 2022-2023 winter season
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2022;13(5):313-315.
Published online October 28, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2022.0286
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Preparedness for the next wave of COVID-19 in the Republic of Korea
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2022;13(4):239-241.
Published online August 31, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2022.0240

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    Jiyun Park, Gye jeong Yeom, Poowin Bunyavejchewin
    PLOS ONE.2024; 19(8): e0309044.     CrossRef
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The neglected issues of global health security that we should prepare for in our society
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2022;13(3):171-173.
Published online June 30, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2022.0185
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Preparedness of primary care responses to the next pandemic
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2022;13(2):81-83.
Published online April 29, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2022.0136

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    Dalmacito A. Cordero
    Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
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As the incidence of Omicron increases, so will the number of deaths
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2022;13(1):1-3.
Published online February 28, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2022.13.1.01

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    Heliyon.2024; 10(4): e25699.     CrossRef
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Original Articles

Sensitivity Analysis of the Parameters of Korea’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan
Chaeshin Chu, Junehawk Lee, Dong Hoon Choi, Seung-Ki Youn, Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2011;2(3):210-215.
Published online December 31, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2011.11.048
Objectives
Our aim was to evaluate Korea’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan.
Methods
We conducted a sensitivity analysis on the expected number of outpatients and hospital bed occupancy, with 1,000,000 parameter combinations, in a situation of pandemic influenza, using the mathematical simulation program InfluSim.
Results
Given the available resources in Korea, antiviral treatment and social distancing must be combined to reduce the number of outpatients and hospitalizations sufficiently; any single intervention is not enough. The antiviral stockpile of 4–6% is sufficient for the expected eligible number of cases to be treated. However, the eligible number assumed (30% for severe cases and 26% for extremely severe cases) is very low compared to the corresponding number in European countries, where up to 90% of the population are assumed to be eligible for antiviral treatment.
Conclusions
A combination of antiviral treatment and social distancing can mitigate a pandemic, but will only bring it under control for the most optimistic parameter combinations.

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Mathematical Modeling of Vibrio vulnificus Infection in Korea and the Influence of Global Warming
Chaeshin Chu, Younghae Do, Yongkuk Kim, Yasuhisa Saito, Sun-Dong Lee, Haemo Park, Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2011;2(1):51-58.
Published online June 30, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2011.05.002
Objectives
To investigate the possible link between <i>Vibrio vulnificus</i> population size in seawater and water temperature.
Methods
We collected incidence and water temperature data in coastal regions of Korea and constructed a mathematical model that consisted of three classes; susceptible fish, infected fish available to humans, and infected humans.
Results
We developed a mathematical model to connect <i>V. vulnificus</i> incidence with water temperature using estimated bacterial population sizes and actual coastal water temperatures.
Conclusion
Increased <i>V. vulnificus</i> population sizes in marine environments may increase the risk of infection in people who eat at coastal restaurants in Korea. Furthermore, we estimated the near-future number of infected patients using our model, which will help to establish a public-health policy to reduce the disease burden.

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National Action Plan for Response to Poliovirus Importation
Kyung Min Song, Young June Choe, Heeyeon Cho, Geun-Ryang Bae, Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2011;2(1):65-71.
Published online June 30, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2011.04.003
The Division of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Control and National Immunization Program of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared a plan of action as a guide for key actions that will be taken if a poliovirus outbreak occurs in the Republic of Korea. The history of poliomyelitis and vaccination against poliovirus in the nation was reviewed and the routine surveillance procedures that are currently in place were described. The principles and specific actions for an effective response to a poliovirus outbreak were prepared. The guidelines clearly outline the actions to be taken in case of a polio outbreak. When a suspected case of poliovirus infection is reported, an immediate epidemiological investigation is to be conducted. The response to a poliovirus outbreak includes case isolation, management of potential contacts and immunization. All stakeholders are to be made aware of what key actions should be taken at each stage of the response to a poliovirus outbreak in the nation.

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Surveillance and Control of Rubella in the Republic of Korea From 2001 to 2009: The Necessity for Enhanced Surveillance to Monitor Congenital Rubella Syndrome
Young June Choe, Sang Taek Lee, Kyung Min Song, Heeyeon Cho, Geun-Ryang Bae, Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2010;1(1):23-28.
Published online December 31, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2010.12.007
Objectives
The aim of this study was to review the epidemiologic data of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) supplied by surveillance systems from 2001 to 2009 and to propose measures to improve the quality of the surveillance system in the Republic of Korea.
Methods
The epidemiological data for rubella and CRS cases reported to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2001 to 2009 were retrospectively reviewed, and insurance reimbursement data from the Korea National Health Insurance Review Agency were collected for comparison.
Results
The number of yearly reported rubella cases to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2001 to 2009 was 128, 24, 8, 24, 15, 12, 35, 30, and 36, respectively. The occurrence of rubella shifted to a slightly higher age group during the 9-year period, i.e. from 0–9 years to 10–19 years. Among the 309 reported rubella cases, three were confirmed cases of CRS. In addition, according to data sourced from Health Insurance Review Agency, 24, 19, 19, 9, and 5 CRS cases were reported for medical insurance reimbursement from 2005 to 2009, respectively.
Conclusion
According to available surveillance data, the reported cases of rubella and CRS were not high, but a more detailed surveillance with emphasis on susceptible women of childbearing age is necessary for better monitoring and control of rubella and CRS in the Republic of Korea.

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Congratulatory Message
Congratulatory Message
Jong-Koo Lee
Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2010;1(1):1-1.
Published online December 31, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2010.12.001
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