Regulatory Updates
Sep 10, 2026•1 min read
National University Hospital Establishment Act Proposed to Boost Regional Healthcare
Lawmaker Park Yong-gap introduced a bill to designate national university hospitals as core institutions for regional comprehensive medical systems, aiming for balanced national development.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 5, 2026•1 min read
Lawmaker Urges National Medical School and Central Hospital to Bridge Regional Healthcare Gaps
Lawmaker Park Hee-seung calls for establishing a national medical school and central hospital to resolve structural issues in Korea's regional healthcare.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 4, 2026•1 min read
New Minimum Wage Bills Target Small Businesses, May Affect Pharmacies
Bills to adjust minimum wage based on business size and to support at‑risk small retailers have been introduced, raising questions about impacts on Korean pharmacies.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 2, 2026•1 min read
South Korea's Health Ministry Announces Major Organizational Overhaul
The Ministry of Health and Welfare will create a new Regional Essential Public Healthcare Office, add 29 staff positions and expand AI response units, effective Oct 21.
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Regulatory Updates
Aug 25, 2026•1 min read
Eli Lilly threatens hospitals with loss of 340B discounts over data submission deadline
Eli Lilly gave hospitals a June 8 deadline to submit 340B data, warning loss of discounts; hospital groups call the move unlawful.