Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Social Sciences
First Advisor
Alcock, Frank
Area of Concentration
Environmental Studies
Abstract
This thesis is a comparative analysis of the responses of South Korea and the US to the global Covid-19 pandemic. This thesis examines the policy initiatives put forth by both countries to alleviate the spread of the virus as well as the social complications that arise from the public because of them. It assesses and compares both countries’ performance in mitigating the impacts of the virus. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of being prepared for global health crisis’ like Covid-19 and shows how specific actions can be the deciding factor between saving hundreds of thousands of innocent lives or protecting them.
Recommended Citation
Powers, Sean, "An Intercontinental Examination in the Efficacy of Combating Covid-19 in South Korea vs. the US" (2022). Theses & ETDs. 6291.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6291