Q.What was the wish of Dr. Lee Jong-wook?
For all people to enjoy a healthy life
in a world without diseases
Q.What was
Dr. Lee Jong-wook’s nickname?
Dr. Lee Jong-wook’s nickname?
Man of Action,
the “Schweitzer of Asia,”
the “Emperor of Vaccines,” the “Little Giant”
Q.What was Dr. Lee Jong-wook’s
greatest achievement during his tenure
as WHO Director-General?
greatest achievement during his tenure
as WHO Director-General?
Establishing the WHO Strategic Health Operations
Centre (SHOC), creating a system for rapid and
effective response to global public health crises
Q.What were Dr. Lee Jong-wook’s beliefs?
We must do what is right, in the
right way, and in the right place.
We must act and be prepared.
Q.Where did Dr. Lee Jong-wook first
begin his overseas assignment at WHO?
begin his overseas assignment at WHO?
South Pacific region (Samoa)
Remembering the passionate
life of the doctor
life of the doctor
A small memorial space dedicated to
Dr. Lee Jong-wook, who changed the world’s landscape
with his spirit of challenge and passion