South Korean Stem Cell Case: LINKS
Investigation and Resignation – Are there disagreements about fact or interpretations of the law?
Nov. 24, 2005 – “Ethical controversy leads to resignation of Professor Hwang Woo-suk”
This is a brief article announcing Hwang Woo-suk’s resignation and the events leading up to his decision.
Jan. 20, 2006 - “S. Korea widens stem cell probe”
This MSNBC article reveals that at least eight of Hwang Woo-suk’s research collaborators also faced threats to their employment and public support.
Oct. 26, 2009 - “Woo Suk Hwang convicted, but not of fraud”
This article, in Nature News, explains the legal punishment received by Hwang Woo-suk following his embezzlement and bioethical violations charges.
Pre-Resignation – What are the ethical dilemmas/binds faced by Hwang Woo-suk?
2004 - “People Who Mattered, 2004: Dr. Hwang Woo-Suk”
This brief profile in TIME’s annual “People Who Mattered” list showcases Hwang Woo-suk as a prominent and successful stem cell researcher, prior to the ethical scandal and legal charges being brought against him.
Nov. 22, 2005 – “S. Korean Stem Cell Team Paid Women for Eggs”
This Washington Post article is one of what was then an ongoing series of news pieces about the unraveling investigation of Hwang Woo-suk’s stem cell research and his questionable adherence to ethical research standards.
Nov. 23, 2005 – “Korean lab roiled by egg donor disclosures”
This New York Times article gives a thorough overview of the claims that accused Hwang Woo-suk of acting unethically in the disclosure of the patients who participated in his stem cell research.
International Press – Did the “system” work?
Dec. 15, 2005 - “S. Korea stem cell success ‘faked’”
This article, from BBC News briefly discusses multiple ethical binds Hwang Woo-suk found himself in.
Nov. 25, 2005 - “Ethical Questions for a Stem Cell Researcher”
This is a transcript of a segment on PBS’s News Hour with Jim Lehrer discussing the ethical dilemmas of the South Korean stem cell case following Hwang Woo-suk’s resignation from the stem cell research center. It also includes a link to video.
Dec. 12, 2005 – “10 Questions for Dr. Hwang Woo Suk”
This TIME article is the transcript of a brief, 10-question interview during which Hwang Woo-suk is asked various questions regarding his involvement in the South Korean stem cell research scandal.
Dec. 18, 2005 – “South Korea Investigates Hwang Woo-suk’s Stem Cell Research”
This article discusses the “fatal errors” made in Hwang Woo-suk’s stem cell research and the consequent investigation by Seoul National University officials.
Should other countries be forced by the international scientific community to comply with research standards that are viewed as “Western”?
Oct. 19, 2005 – “South Korea Aims to Ease Stem-Cell Access”
This NPR transcript discusses policy differences between the South Korean stem cell hub and the U.S. involving access to stem cell lines. Hwang Woo-suk is one of the interviewees from the South Korean stem cell center.
Jun. 10, 2007 - ‘Hwang Woo-suk to resume cell cloning abroad’
This article, in The Korea Times, is about Hwang Woo-suk’s pursuit of support of biotechnology companies in foreign countries, including Thailand following his resignation from Seoul National University.
Effect on Stem Cell Research & Support
Nov. 1, 2005 – “Applications flood stem cell bank”
This BBC News article describes the desire of thousands of South Korean patients to participate in the stem cell center’s research.
Nov. 20, 2005 – “Donor Issue Slows Stem Cell Progress”
This Washington Post article discusses the effect the ethical questions brought up during the South Korean stem cell case have had on public support of stem cell research internationally.
