Abstract
The World Health Organization (WHO) has faced uncooperative great powers in managing global health crises. The contemporary operating environment has given middle powers the opportunity to shine. South Korea, in particular, has seized the chance to gain more bang for its diplomatic buck by demonstrating its good global citizenship. This chapter evaluates how the Republic of Korea (ROK) has not only followed and promoted WHO guidelines, but also has been at the forefront of developing measures to combat the coronavirus. In doing so, it has gained significant political capital.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Subtitle of host publication | Global Health Governance, Migrant Labour, and International Health Crises |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 97-110 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781040800157 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789463720977 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2025 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- International health management
- International organizations
- Multilateral institutions
- National interest
- South Korea (Republic of Korea)
- World Health Organization