ADB’s report, the Republic of Korea’s Coronavirus Disease Pandemic Response and Health System Preparedness, comprehensively covers several aspects that were crucial to the success of the ROK, such as effective resource mobilization, coordination, and timely social distancing management with good compliance and enhanced risk communication. The report also describes the proactive participation of civil society organizations and improved level of response by local governments. Moreover, the report evaluates the appropriateness of the Korean response in light of the seven principles of the Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (EDRM) framework presented by the World Health Organization. Finally, this report presents lessons that can be taken by other countries in Asia, especially low and middle-income countries (LMICs).