Actualizaciones regulatorias

A woman in her 60s was hospitalized with Japanese encephalitis, marking the first case in South Korea this year; authorities urge vaccination and preventive measures.

A bill was filed on the 9th to add reciprocity rules to South Korea's national pension system, aiming to curb foreign nationals' misuse of post‑payment contributions.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association has formed an emergency response committee and held a launch ceremony to block the government's plan to expand prescription drug delivery via telemedicine.

The KPA’s emergency committee will hold a national pharmacists rally on the 20th, refusing to join the government‑private task force on remote drug delivery and planning protests at key ministries.

The Korean Food & Drug Administration tested 100 top‑selling hand sanitizers and found four failing the ingredient‑content standards, prompting sales suspension, recall and disposal.

MFDS’ recent survey identified corrective findings at five hospitals, while Korea University Medical Center had no issues.

Health and Welfare Committee Chair Lee Man-hee and Agriculture Committee Chair Seo Sam-seok co‑hosted a forum to address medical gaps and care burdens in rural areas.

The article explains basic criminal procedure in Korea, noting that evidence obtained unlawfully is inadmissible and may prevent conviction without other proof.

Il-yang Pharmaceutical terminated its supply and technology export agreement with Russia's R‑Pharm for the domestic new drug Suphect (radotinib) after no local trials, while pursuing Chinese approval.

Large-scale comparative clinical efficacy studies are being scaled back, with global regulators emphasizing advanced quality analysis and PK data, according to a KoBIA report.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association launched an emergency response committee to oppose the government's plan to expand prescription drug delivery for telemedicine, announcing coordinated action across regional branches.

Jeonnam Gwangju Suncheon University and Gyeongbuk Gyeongguk University vie for a 100‑seat national medical school, sparking parliamentary debate and mixed local reactions.