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Hemorrhoids are common, but many delay care due to embarrassment; specialists stress that medication alone isn’t enough without addressing habits.

A Seoul Western District Court rejected a damages claim over a pharmacy lease that included aggressive clauses tied to hospital opening and prescription volume, underscoring litigation risks.

The Seochogu Pharmaceutical Society, chaired by Kang Mi‑sun, and the Women Pharmacists Committee, led by Ahn Ji‑won, delivered a donation to Yangjae Comprehensive Social Welfare Center on the 8th, discussing support for vulnerable residents and integrated care initiatives.

The Gwangju City Pharmacists Association held scholarship and medicine donation ceremonies on May 28 and July 3, awarding 6 million KRW to ten students recommended by disability and special‑needs groups.

The Dobong and Gangbuk pharmacy societies in Seoul held a meeting to assess first‑half 2026 drug‑safety education and discuss plans for the second half, covering schools, senior centers and public institutions.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on July 10, 2026 that Kim Ji‑na has been transferred to a manager‑level position as head of the Basic Income Care Medical Promotion Team.

Korea GSK held a company‑wide event to commemorate its 40th anniversary, reviewing its history and sharing a future vision centered on patient‑first values.

RigaChem Bio announced it will receive a milestone royalty from Ono Pharmaceutical for the first‑patient dosing of the LCB97 (L1CAM‑ADC) candidate, a sum undisclosed but exceeding 10% of its projected 2025 revenue.

SK Chemical released its 2025 Sustainable Management Report, expanding ESG materiality assessment to consolidated statements and covering green chemicals, pharma, vaccine and utility businesses.

Huons EN completed an expansion of its Chuncheon facility, increasing annual distillation capacity to 10,000 t and adding 6,500 t of water‑extraction capacity, for a total of 16,500 t.

Choi Heon‑su, director of the Korean Pharmaceutical Association’s Communication Department, releases his new book “Policy PR, Find the Promise Number,” outlining a unified approach to association and organizational public relations.

The Sports Pharmacy Society, together with Jeju Pharmacy Society, will hold the 2026 Sports Pharmacy Jeju Forum on August 23 to prepare for the upcoming 107th National Sports Competition.