Regulatory Updates
Sep 18, 2026•1 min read
Health Canada Warns of Counterfeit Soprano Laser Hair Removal Devices
Health Canada alerts that counterfeit Soprano laser hair removal machines, made by Beijing Perfectlaser, are being sold to Canadian clinics, posing health risks.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 18, 2026•1 min read
MFDS Announces Personnel Transfers and Promotions
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced several staff transfers and promotions on Sep 4 and Sep 7, 2026, covering food safety, consumer protection and bio‑pharmaceutical divisions.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 18, 2026•1 min read
MFDS Marks ‘Cosmetics Day’ with K‑Beauty Showcase, Emphasizes Global Growth
South Korea’s Food and Drug Safety Administration held a ceremony on Sep 7 to celebrate ‘Cosmetics Day’, highlighting K‑beauty achievements and promoting safety and global competitiveness.
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Regulatory Updates
Sep 18, 2026•1 min read
2025 신규 약국에 1만원 손해배상금 부담금 부과·징수 예정
한국의료분쟁조정중재원이 2025년 새로 문을 연 약국에 1만원의 손해배상금 부담금을 12월에 부과·징수한다. 폐업한 경우는 제외된다.
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Regulatory Updates
Sep 17, 2026•1 min read
Online Mall Sells Three OTC Drugs Despite Recent Pharmacy Act Fine, Raising Safety Concerns
Three OTC medicines were found listed for sale on an online shop, even after a recent fine for illegal online dispensing, highlighting gaps in drug safety oversight.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 17, 2026•1 min read
Korea health ministry urges preventive regulation for clinical and dispensing platforms
The ministry says health platforms should not be judged by general industry standards and need specific preventive regulation, especially after the recent pharmacy act amendment.
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Regulatory Updates
Sep 17, 2026•1 min read
Seoul Pharmacists Association Holds Interim Delegate Meeting, Adopts Government Demand Resolution
The Seoul Pharmacists Association convened an interim delegate general meeting, adopted a resolution demanding government action on telemedicine, drug delivery, safety‑stock medicines, and warehouse pharmacies.
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Regulatory Updates
Sep 16, 2026•1 min read
KPA Holds 352nd Day Relay Protest Demanding Resolution of Han Yak Sa Issues
The Korean Pharmacists Association staged its 352nd day relay protest in front of Cheong Wa Dae, urging swift government and parliamentary action on longstanding Han Yak Sa concerns.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 16, 2026•1 min read
Ministry of Health and Welfare appoints Han Young-gyu as Head of Medical Institution Policy Division
On September 7, 2026, the Ministry announced the promotion of Han Young-gyu to manager‑level head of the Medical Institution Policy Division.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 16, 2026•1 min read
South Korea Increases 2027 Drug Addiction Treatment Budget by 38%
The Ministry of Health and Welfare allocated 13.4 billion KRW for drug addiction treatment in the 2027 budget, a 38% rise from the previous year.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 15, 2026•1 min read
KMA committee condemns police non‑prosecution of Korean medicine device use
The Korean Medical Association’s special committee denounced the Dongdaemun police’s decision not to prosecute a Korean medicine practitioner for using lidocaine and Opus Dual medical devices, urging a review.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 15, 2026•1 min read
Korean Parliament Launches Task Force to Revise Unconstitutional Laws
The National Assembly has activated a task force to expedite amendment of 27 laws deemed unconstitutional or inconsistent with the Constitution, following directives from Speaker Jo Jeong-sik.