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How South Korea became a global leader in pandemic response

Working together, South Koreans turn COVID-19 hot zone into containment leader

04/15/2020

PBS News Hour

How South Korea became a global leader in pandemic response

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Working together, South Koreans turn COVID-19 hot zone into containment leader

South Korea has transformed from a COVID-19 hot zone to a leader in the global fight against the virus. Companies there are now making millions of test kits for export, and the public is voting in a parliamentary election despite the disease. Special correspondent Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul on how South Koreans have worked together to make progress -- and aim to prevent a virus resurgence.

04/15/2020

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