Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

The Republic of Korea’s post-COVID-19 pandemic preparedness: it is time to assess the progress of pandemic preparedness: Jong-Koo Lee; Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2025;16(2):91-93. Published online April 29, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0132

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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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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

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Graphical Abstract Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: 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.

Which infectious diseases are currently posing problems in the Republic of Korea? One out of every two tuberculosis patients is over 65 years old: Jong-Koo Lee; Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2024;15(5):383-384. Published online October 31, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0301

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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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Strengthening the health system, including innovative budget mobilization, is an urgent issue for the Expanded Programme on Immunization: Jong-Koo Lee; Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2024;15(3):187-188. Published online June 27, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0181

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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