Jung Gyu-won, Head of Cancer Registration Surveillance at National Cancer Center, Elected as Asia Representative of International Association of Cancer Registries

Jung Kyu-won, Head of Cancer Registration and Surveillance Division, National Cancer Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] The National Cancer Center announced on the 7th that Jung Kyuwon, Head of the Cancer Registration Surveillance Department, was elected as the Asian representative of the International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR).

Jung Kyuwon, Head of the Cancer Registration Surveillance Department at the National Cancer Center, will serve a four-year term starting from the 10th. He will support the establishment of a foundation for cancer statistics production in Asian countries, as well as research and network strengthening.

The IACR, established in 1966, is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that has maintained an official relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1979. It operates under the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of WHO, supporting population-based cancer registries that collect information on cancer incidence and outcomes. Additionally, through international cooperation, it plays a role in improving the quality of regional cancer registry data, statistical analysis, setting standards, providing guidelines and education, technical support, disseminating cancer surveillance information, and promoting cancer-related research.

The IACR operates across six regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Oceania. Representatives for each region are elected through a review process.

Deputy Director Jung said, “Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and national cancer registry statistics serve as highly visible evidence for promoting cancer management projects and policies. The excellence of our country’s national cancer registry statistics is recognized globally, and I will strive to pass on Korea’s national cancer registry know-how and experience while serving as the IACR Asian representative.”

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