Korea-EU GloPID-R (Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness)

Establish and Support Networks with worldwide scaled Research Funding Institutions for Effective Research Respond within 48 hours under the event of a New Infection with a potential Pandemics

• Secure Technologies to Respond to Infectious Diseases Effectively
• Develop Diagnosis and Control Technology for Infectious Diseases

Ministry of Science and ICT

The Ministry of Science and ICT is the central government body responsible for overseeing national policies in science, technology, and information and communications in the Republic of Korea. It leads the development of national R&D strategies and the establishment of research infrastructure. In the field of infectious diseases, the Ministry supports a broad spectrum of research—from basic and fundamental studies to advanced technology development—playing a key role in strengthening prevention, diagnostics, and treatment capabilities, and in building a sustainable research ecosystem to prepare for future infectious disease threats.

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA)

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) is the central government authority dedicated to infectious disease prevention, control, and public health policy. Through nationwide surveillance, epidemiological investigations, and research activities, KDCA works to safeguard public health. It establishes science-based response systems for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that research outcomes are translated into effective public health policies and response strategies through close collaboration with research institutions and healthcare providers.