Regulatorische Updates

Busan will provide a maximum of 320,000 KRW per pharmacy that remains open on Chuseok day, while Seoul and Jeju have no such grant this year.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association will host a large rally on June 20 in Gwanghwamun, uniting pharmacists and pharmacy students to oppose the government's telemedicine and prescription‑delivery expansion, while also raising concerns about platform‑driven medical commercialization and health‑insurance financing.

Experts highlight need for pharmacy-based pharmacovigilance for over‑the‑counter medicines due to hidden adverse events.

Pharmacists rallied outside the Blue House, demanding a halt to the government's plan to broaden telemedicine and prescription drug delivery, urging stronger primary care and public health infrastructure.

A relay protest in front of Seoul’s Blue House entered its 359th day, with officials urging the government and parliament to clarify and reform the licensing system for pharmacists and herbal pharmacists.

The Korean Pharmacists Association held its first strategy meeting to plan a September 20 nationwide rally, focusing on protecting public health rights and opposing the expansion of telemedicine and drug delivery services.

The Korean Pharmacists Association urges the government to scrap the 7‑day limit on first‑time telemedicine prescriptions and the planned expansion of drug delivery, citing patient safety.

The Korean Pharmacists' Association staged its 357th consecutive relay protest in front of the Blue House, urging the government and National Assembly to clarify licensing scopes and resolve role conflicts between pharmacists and han‑yak (traditional medicine) pharmacists.

The Korean Pharmacy Association for Health Society urges a shift to a public, non‑profit telemedicine platform ahead of the December 24 medical law amendment.

Pharmacists have staged a 356‑day relay rally outside the Blue House, urging resolution of confusion surrounding han‑yak‑sa licensing and a safe drug environment.

The Korean Pharmacists Association marked the 355th consecutive day of a relay rally in front of the Blue House, urging the government to address licensing issues affecting herbal medicine pharmacists.

Lawmakers begin a series of government‑question sessions, with pharmacist concerns under watch as the agenda runs through Aug 14.