Ryu Geun-gwan, Commissioner of Statistics Korea, Attends Asia-Pacific Regional Resident Registration and Population Dynamics Statistics Meeting

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seonhee] Ryu Geun-gwan, Commissioner of Statistics Korea, attended the '2nd Asia-Pacific Regional Ministerial Meeting on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics' held via video conference on the 19th, Statistics Korea announced.

The Ministerial Meeting on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics is the second meeting since the first meeting in 2014, established as a ministerial forum in the Asia-Pacific region to ensure that by 2024 everyone benefits from civil registration and vital statistics systems.

Hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), it was held over four days from the 16th to the 19th.

Commissioner Ryu stated, "In the context of infectious disease crises, a well-organized civil registration and vital statistics system is necessary for impact analysis such as causes of death and excess mortality," and introduced, "Korea compiles comprehensive and timely vital statistics through linkage with the Supreme Court’s family relations registration system and collaboration with local governments."

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