Seoul, Dec — Ahead of the full institutionalisation of telemedicine scheduled for December, South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that the expansion of pharmaceutical delivery services should proceed gradually. The ministry also highlighted the need for incentives, such as increased fees, to support remote medication counseling.
The proposal comes as the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) and several civil‑society and consumer organisations have voiced strong opposition to a wholesale expansion of drug delivery. The ministry's stance represents its first official response, and a formal position is expected from a forthcoming multi‑agency public‑private council that includes business‑friendly ministries.
Ministry health‑policy official Kwak Soon‑heon (곽순헌) reiterated these points during a briefing on the 3rd, emphasizing that careful, phased implementation is essential for the success of telemedicine and related drug‑delivery services.
Regulatory UpdatesSep 15, 2026•3 min read
South Korea Health Ministry Urges Gradual Expansion of Drug Delivery Ahead of Telemedicine Rollout
The Ministry of Health and Welfare says drug delivery should be expanded step‑by‑step and remote medication counseling needs fee incentives, amid strong opposition from the Korean Pharmaceutical Association and consumer groups.
Compiled by the Pharmacountry team · Source: KPA News
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