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The article titled “Institutionalizing Health Technology Assessment and Priority Setting in South Korea’s Universal Health Coverage Journey” published in the Journal of Health Systems and Reform examines the development and institutionalization of health technology assessment (HTA) and priority setting in South Korea. It highlights the critical role of organizations like the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) and the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA) in promoting evidence-based healthcare decisions. The study also explores the significance of the Participatory Priority Setting Committee (PPSC) in enhancing universal health coverage by integrating public participation in decision-making processes.