Actualizaciones regulatorias

HIRA named Prof. Oh Joo-hwan of Seoul National University College of Medicine as director of its Policy Research Institute, effective Sept 1, 2026, highlighting his academic and research experience.

The National Assembly approved a pharmacist law amendment limiting pharmacy names that could encourage excessive drug use; the Health Ministry issued a supporting statement.

The Seoul City Pharmacists Association asked the National Assembly to expedite review and enactment of pending pharmacist‑related bills, delivering a legislative urging letter to lawmaker Jeon Hyun‑hee.

Pharmacy leaders in Seoul and Gyeonggi call for an emergency KPA assembly and a rights‑protection committee in response to the government’s plan to broaden remote‑prescription drug delivery.

The National Assembly approved the 'Pharmacy Naming Restriction Law' aimed at preventing misleading pharmacy titles that could treat medicines as consumer goods.

AlpBio’s marketing executive Nomi Seon was honored with the MFDS Director’s Award for his 25‑year contributions to the health functional food industry.

The government plans to discuss expanding medication delivery linked to telemedicine, and the topic may be raised during this year’s National Assembly audit, prompting potential regulatory scrutiny.

At CPHI Korea 2026, committee member Seo Kyung‑won urged Korea to abandon fragmented ministries and redesign its regulatory and investment ecosystem to become a global bio‑health leader.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association held its 342nd day of relay protests in front of the Blue House, demanding government action on licensing and scope issues for herbal pharmacists.

Around 40 health‑care civil society groups have jointly issued a statement opposing the government's proposal to extend remote prescription drug delivery to all patients, citing concerns over patient safety and market influence of telemedicine platforms.

Lawmaker Baek Jong-heon introduced a bill to replace the term “delinquent disposition” with “forced collection” in the National Health Insurance Act, correcting a six‑year inconsistency with the National Tax Collection Act.

The hospital will hold a forum on Sep 3 at Sonocam Goyang to explore new health‑care governance for regional essential services under recent legislation.