[Policy Direction for One Health in the Republic of Korea Based on the German Case]

The importance of the One Health approach has been consistently highlighted by various international organizations (World Health Organization, World Organisation for Animal Health, United Nations Environment Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization), forums (Group of 7, Group of 20, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Association of Southeast Asian Nations), and major developed countries. Major developed countries have already established dedicated government organizations or entities to develop and execute One Health policies. Germany, in particular, has formulated specific plans to address antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic diseases through close inter-ministerial collaboration under the One Health approach. Additionally, Germany has signed research agreements to strengthen inter-ministerial cooperation for the One Health approach and is conducting multidisciplinary research on infectious diseases across fields such as medicine, veterinary science, and the humanities. Recognizing the importance of the One Health approach, Republic of Korea is also working to promote One Health by developing governance frameworks and a national joint action plan. This study aims to analyze Germany's One Health implementation frameworks as a reference to establish effective strategies for a practical One Health system.