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The Yongsan‑gu Women’s Pharmacy Committee met on the 19th in Ichon‑dong, sharing youth counseling and community care initiatives, including a ‘Girl Care Pharmacy’ counseling case.

HuBase and HuBase Community will hold their second integrated academic symposium titled “From Pain to Joint” on July 12 at KTX Busan Station, following a well‑received June event in Seoul.

Hanmi Pharmaceutical and Kiwoom Securities announced they will hold a Bio Innovation Day on June 15 in Seoul to connect biotech ventures with investors and boost the domestic bio‑venture ecosystem.

The Natural Clinical Society completed a relay‑style Neuro‑AP study group across Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Daegu, sharing scientific background and pharmacy‑practice approaches for neuro‑cognitive health counseling.

Students from LG Electronics ESG Student Academy developed a health notebook and calendar‑type pill packets to reduce medication misuse among the elderly, testing them in welfare centers and pharmacies.

The Mapo Pharmacy Association’s July meeting honored the Shelter group’s Excellence Award in the National Pharmacist & Branch Association Content Contest for their piece on retired pharmacists.

Novartis announced an $1.1 billion upfront payment to acquire London‑based Myricx Bio, aiming to add a novel payload‑based ADC pipeline to its oncology portfolio.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Society inaugurated the 12th Pharm Young Leader Academy (PYLA) on May 5, offering a five‑day intensive program for senior pharmacy students aiming for careers in pharma and biotech.

GSK Korea introduced Brenlab (belantamab mafodotin) in South Korea and held a symposium to discuss its combination use in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Taegeuk Pharmaceutical highlighted the need for managing summer UV‑induced pigment disorders, holding a consumer‑focused campaign at COEX to educate on freckles and melasma.

Samjin Pharmaceutical announced the launch of Pulbesedju (ingredient Pulbestant), a selective estrogen receptor degrader for progressive or metastatic hormone‑receptor‑positive, HER2‑negative breast cancer in pre‑ and post‑menopausal women.

Shin Tae-su, pharmacist at Cheongju First Pharmacy and former Chungbuk branch chief, passed away; funeral scheduled for July 7, 2026 in Cheongju.