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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
Received March 3, 2025  Accepted April 28, 2025  Published online June 9, 2025  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0067    [Epub ahead of print]
<b>Objectives</b><br/>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. <br/><b>Methods</b><br/>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. <br/><b>Results</b><br/>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. <br/><b>Conclusion</b><br/>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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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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    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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