Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the founder of Microsoft, said, “I hope that Korea will play an expanded role.”
On the morning of the 16th, Chairman Gates gave a speech at the National Assembly on the subject of ‘The importance of international cooperation for response and preparation for COVID-19 and future infectious diseases and Korea’s leadership’ and said, “I am looking forward to a greater role through Korea’s science and technology. “He said.
Chairman Gates praised Korea’s participation in global health cooperation, praising, “Korea has transformed from a post-war ruin to an economic powerhouse in one generation with foreign aid, hard work, and creativity.” “The number of children who did not receive basic vaccinations last year was 25 million, the highest since 2009,” he said.
“At this point, investment in global funds is important, and Korea is the right person to play a leading role,” he said. It is also playing a leading role in the field of diagnostic testing.”
He also said, “(Korea) is playing a key role in multilateralism and global efforts to respond to other infectious diseases, and the results so far have been remarkable.” He also decided to appear on the show with $200 million.”
“(We) will be able to save mankind from infectious diseases,” said Gates, adding, “We want to do these things in a strong partnership with Korea in the future.”
Reporter Jo Ara at Hankyung.com [email protected]