Regulatory Updates
Sep 23, 2026•1 min read
National Assembly Speaker Jo Launches 2nd Sejong Parliament Building Construction Committee
On Sep 11, Speaker Jo Jeong‑sik inaugurated the 2nd term Sejong Parliament Building Construction Committee, a 15‑member body that will advise on the new legislative complex.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 23, 2026•1 min read
Pharmacists' Association Holds 357th Day Relay Protest Demanding Regulatory Reform for Han‑yak Pharmacists
The Korean Pharmacists' Association staged its 357th consecutive relay protest in front of the Blue House, urging the government and National Assembly to clarify licensing scopes and resolve role conflicts between pharmacists and han‑yak (traditional medicine) pharmacists.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 22, 2026•1 min read
Pharmacy Students Form TF Team to Address Telemedicine Drug Delivery Policy
Pharmacy students have created a task‑force team to respond to the government’s plan to expand telemedicine drug delivery, holding briefings across universities.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 22, 2026•1 min read
Lawmaker Calls for Removal of Health‑Insurance Limits on Infertility Treatment in Korea
A Korean lawmaker urged the government to lift caps on IVF and IUI coverage under national health insurance, citing patient cost barriers and the need for case‑by‑case care.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 21, 2026•1 min read
South Korea Introduces Bill to Restrict National Pension Post-Payment for Foreigners
A bill was filed on the 9th to add reciprocity rules to South Korea's national pension system, aiming to curb foreign nationals' misuse of post‑payment contributions.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 18, 2026•1 min read
KMA urges balanced 2027 health insurance contribution rate at policy review
The Korean Medical Association calls for a fiscally sustainable 2027 health insurance premium rate as the 15th Health Insurance Policy Review Committee meets on the 8th.
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 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.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 9, 2026•1 min read
Parliamentarians Host Policy Forum on Bio‑Data Platform Activation
A policy forum on activating bio‑data utilization platforms was held on Aug 28 at the National Assembly, organized by the Korean Medical Data Association and the Korea Industry Federation Forum, with participation from lawmakers and industry leaders.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 7, 2026•1 min read
Four Experts Appointed as Direct Advisors to Korean National Assembly Speaker, Including Former MFDS Chief
The Korean National Assembly Speaker appointed four advisors—former MFDS head Jeong Seung among them—to guide policy on innovation growth, finance, future growth, and culture.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 6, 2026•1 min read
Democratic Party policy chief cautions against premature expansion of telemedicine drug delivery in Korea
Policy chief Jo Won‑jun warns that expanding drug delivery via telemedicine before proper implementation is premature, citing concerns after the DoctorNow Prevention Act passed.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 31, 2026•1 min read
South Korea to Establish Health Personnel Task Adjustment Committee for Pharmacist Scope
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is forming a new Health Personnel Task Adjustment Committee to discuss the work scope of pharmacists and herbal pharmacists, with member nominations due by the 24th.