Dongascience Exclusive: Jang Ho-yeon Promoted to Director-General at Korea Environmental Management Agency for Strategic Planning and Coordination Leadership

South Korea’s disease control agency has announced a key leadership appointment that underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen public health infrastructure. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) confirmed the promotion of Jang Ho-yeon to the position of Planning and Coordination Director, effective April 27, 2026. This senior-level civil service advancement reflects the agency’s focus … Read more

Korea’s New Anthrax Vaccine & Health Survey Data Released

Berlin, Germany – In a significant advancement for public health security, South Korea’s GC Pharma, in collaboration with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), has achieved a breakthrough in biodefense with the development of the world’s first recombinant protein anthrax vaccine, ‘Baxltrax.’ The vaccine has been granted marketing authorization by the Ministry of … Read more