Regulatory Updates

Chairwoman Yeo Yoon‑jung warned that expanding pharmacy services to convenience stores and non‑face‑to‑face medication delivery could raise concerns for members, as the rollout may extend beyond current vulnerable groups.

From Nov 27, Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare will regulate the ‘one pharmacist, one pharmacy’ principle for both opening and operating pharmacies, with penalties for operating multiple outlets.

Jo Won‑jun raises concerns over proposals to amend a law on non‑face‑to‑face prescription drug delivery, citing lack of implementation and safety issues.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association warns the government’s proposal to extend prescription drug delivery to all telemedicine patients will require legal changes and vows to block it.

The Korean Pharmacists Association urges the government to halt plans to broaden prescription drug delivery to all telemedicine patients, citing legal limits and the need for law amendment.

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.

The Korean Pharmacists Association held its 349th day rally, urging the government and parliament to clarify pharmacist and herbal pharmacist license scopes and resolve the issue promptly.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association confirmed the official name and detailed organization of an emergency response committee aimed at preventing the expansion of convenience‑store drug sales and telemedicine drug delivery.

The Guro‑gu Pharmacy Association delivered local pharmacists’ concerns to the National Assembly, warning that a full rollout of remote prescription delivery could impact community pharmacy networks and patient safety.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association's provisional "National Health Rights Defense Emergency Committee" held its inaugural meeting to plan policy responses and advocacy against the government's telemedicine prescription drug delivery expansion.

Seoul Pharmacists Association warned that Lee So‑young’s pending appointment as Minister of SMEs and Start‑ups could advance telemedicine and prescription‑drug delivery initiatives, prompting regulatory concerns.

A relay rally in front of Seoul’s Blue House, now in its 348th day, called for clear separation of pharmacist and han‑yaksa licenses and swift resolution of longstanding issues.