Noticias diarias

Taegeuk Pharma held a ‘Melasma & Hyperpigmentation Awareness’ event in Seoul, detailing causes, management and age‑related prevalence, and shared prevention tips.

Around 30 members and families of Hwaseong Pharmaceutical Society participated in a rafting and Y‑shaped bridge experience at Han River, Cheorwon on the 6th.

Korean pharmacy association officials, including Vice‑President Song Jae‑gyeom, visited Montreal for the 2026 FIP General Assembly (Aug 29‑Sep 2), pairing academic exchange with cultural trips to Banff and Niagara.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association launched the first senior‑care course of its KPA Care Pharmacy Academy, training pharmacists to expand community pharmacies into local health‑management hubs for the elderly.

A mother who lost her son shared her grief with a community pharmacist, highlighting the role of pharmacies in mental‑health support.

The alumni association held its final board meeting for 2026, approved the 2027 budget and unanimously nominated Lee Ae-hyung as the 25th president candidate.

Kim Eun-ju was honored with the Prime Minister’s Award for her contributions to community health promotion and gender‑equality initiatives in Mapo district.

Jo Jong-hwa, head of the KPA External Policy Research Institute, reported the death of his father, with funeral arrangements at Ajou University Hospital.

The Gangnam District Pharmaceutical Association organized a visit to the Soma Museum exhibition “Picture Books Come Alive” at Olympic Park, with over 40 members and families participating.

The Asan Social Welfare Foundation announced a $200,000 donation to support Nepal flood victims, delivered through the Korean Red Cross for food, essentials, and medical aid.

The Gangseo District Pharmacists Association held a fall outing with 49 members and families at Gombaeryeong, Inje, despite rainy weather, to relieve work fatigue and strengthen bonds.

Deputy Speaker Nam In-sun convened a forum to discuss preserving testimonies and records of Japanese military comfort women, emphasizing the need for a national framework and a women's rights foundation.