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Lee Jong-wook was born on 12 April, 1945 in Keijō, Japanese Korea, is a doctor. Discover Lee Jong-wook's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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61 years old |
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Aries |
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12 April 1945 |
| Birthday |
12 April |
| Birthplace |
Keijō, Japanese Korea |
| Date of death |
(2006-05-22) |
| Died Place |
Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Japan |
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Lee Jong-wook Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Lee Jong-wook height not available right now. We will update Lee Jong-wook's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Lee Jong-wook Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lee Jong-wook worth at the age of 61 years old? Lee Jong-wook’s income source is mostly from being a successful doctor. He is from Japan. We have estimated
Lee Jong-wook's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Starting in 2009, the awards would be given for mainly the fields "young leadership" and "contributor of health management" (especially for epidemics) at the annual assembly of WHO, which takes place in May each year.
The South Korean government officially announced the establishment of the a Memorial Prize in Lee's memory. After his death, You Si min, the Minister of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea, officially revealed the plans concerning the new awards and urged other nations and persons concerned to participate at a meeting of WHO in 2007. Mr. Lee Sung-joo, who is permanent representative of the Republic of Korea, spoke of the award in Dr. Lee's memory to motivate and inspire young leaders aspiring to be the next Dr. Lee Jong-wook.
He died on 22 May 2006, in intensive care unit of Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland, following emergency surgery for a blood clot in the brain (a subdural hematoma). He had been preparing for UN general meetings when he fell ill at a weekend luncheon.
In 2004, Lee was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
In 1994, Lee moved to Geneva to work at WHO headquarters as chief in prevention and vaccines. In 1995, he was nicknamed Vaccine Czar according to Scientific American. Lee became official candidate for 6th director-generals of WHO.
He worked at the World Health Organization (WHO), at country, regional and headquarter levels for 23 years. His work in WHO started in 1983 when he worked with leprosy in Fiji. He started his work as an advisor on leprosy, and later also treated tuberculosis and promoted the vaccination of children against preventable diseases.
Lee Jong-wook (12 April 1945 – 22 May 2006) was a South Korean physician. He was the director-general of the World Health Organization for three years. Lee joined the WHO in 1983, working on a variety of projects including the Global Programme for Vaccines and Immunizations and Stop Tuberculosis. He began his term as director-general in 2004, and was the first figure from Korea to lead an international agency.
Born on 12 April 1945 in what is now Seoul, South Korea.
