Korean becomes new WHO boss

A little-known South Korean tuberculosis expert was today elected to head the United Nations health agency.

Korean becomes new WHO boss
Tue, 28 Jan, 2003 - 11:10

A little-known South Korean tuberculosis expert was today elected to head the United Nations health agency.

Jong-wook Lee beat Peter Piot, the Belgian head of UNAIDS, by two votes after a closely fought race.

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