"Many countries are arguing for a COVID-19 vaccine, but Korea is looking for another way. We can wait."
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 18th (local time) article entitled ``Corona 19 Vaccine, Korea Says You Can Wait Until the Price Is Affordable''.The approach to vaccine supply is either the United States or the European Union (EU). They said they were much more cautious, and shed light on the differences and reasons.
The newspaper introduced that, with the latest COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Modena and Pfizer showing positive clinical trial results, South Korean government officials' approach to vaccine supply is far more cautious than the US or EU.
In particular, he also delivered a remark of Minister Park Neung-hoo on the 17th, "Contrary to general expectations, they are asking us to sign a contract quickly."
The newspaper also compared that the US, the EU, and Japan hope to get vaccinations in the beginning of next year, but Korea is aiming for vaccinations in the second half of next year.
At the same time, he also introduced an expert's remark that in Korea, Corona 19 is relatively well controlled, so we can afford to see the effects of vaccines elsewhere.
Dr. Cheol-Woo Lee of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) said in an interview with the newspaper, "Is there any reason to take the risk by ordering a vaccine in a hurry, although the number of confirmed cases can be kept low?" Said.
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