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20 April 2020
Two months after the first COVID-19 confirmed case, the Republic of Korea has been commended for its efforts to contain the outbreak. Although the response was not without flaws, their experience is distinct in several respects: (i) early and speedy response, (ii) transparency, and (iii) public-…
24 January 2019
Government policies aim to attract foreign workers for the sectors where domestic professional workers are not sufficient.
17 February 2017
In Korea, social protection comprises the largest portion of the government's budget. To further improve the country's social protection system, Korea should pursue several measures to enhance coverage and make it more efficient. These measures include integrating the social security information…
20 September 2016
Social insurance in Korea was not integrated at first. Four ministries used to manage the country's four types of social insurance, but economic and social needs pushed the latter's integration. Since 2011, all four types have been integrated under the country's National Health Insurance Services…
20 September 2016
In South Korea, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) offers a platform that integrates all health related data from the country's four types of health insurance. The NHS's Big Data platform supports health research and provides health information that informs and strengthens health service…
19 September 2016
The Republic of Korea has four major social insurance programs. It implemented a two-step process that integrated the information systems of these four insurance programs. The process was met by various challenges but it has reaped benefits that made the programs more efficient and their services…
19 September 2016
The Resident Registration System in Korea plays a huge role in the provision of government support and services in the country. At birth, infants are provided with a national ID number, which begins a life cycle-based provision of support and services, from birth to old age. This system has not…
19 September 2016
Korea has been implementing a national ID system since the 1960s. This presentation shares how this system has evolved in the country. It also shares lessons in achieving universal health coverage.