Regulatory Updates
Sep 27, 2026•1 min read
Pharmacist Community Disappointed as Pharmacy Legislation Stalls Amid Political Disputes
Expectations for swift pharmacy‑related bill discussions after the National Assembly session have faded as partisan fights over a Justice Minister nominee dominate committees.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 23, 2026•1 min read
KPA hosts Korea‑Vietnam pharma cooperation meeting with DAV delegation
The Korean Pharmaceutical & Bio Association held a Korea‑Vietnam pharma industry cooperation meeting on Oct 10, inviting Vietnam’s Drug Administration and company delegation to discuss regulatory collaboration and reference‑country designation.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 18, 2026•1 min read
World’s First Global Cosmetics Regulatory Agency Platform Launched in Seoul
The Global Cosmetics Regulatory Agency Council (GCORAS) was officially inaugurated in Seoul, led by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, with meetings running through Sept 9.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 14, 2026•1 min read
Legislative Research Service Marks 100,000 Cumulative Inquiries in Ceremony
The National Assembly Legislative Research Service held a ceremony on Sept 3 to celebrate reaching 100,000 cumulative inquiries, attended by lawmakers and officials.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 8, 2026•1 min read
Seoul City Pharmacists Association Announces 2026 Temporary Delegate General Meeting
The Seoul City Pharmacists Association will hold its 2026 temporary delegate general meeting on Sept 5, 2026, to discuss delegate elections, telemedicine, safety‑stock medicines, and pharmacy market issues.
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Regulatory Updates
Sep 7, 2026•1 min read
Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service Appoints Prof. Oh Joo-hwan as New Director of Policy Research Institute
HIRA named Prof. Oh Joo-hwan of Seoul National University College of Medicine as director of its Policy Research Institute, effective Sept 1, 2026, highlighting his academic and research experience.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 7, 2026•1 min read
Seoul Pharmacists Association Calls for Prompt Review of Pending Pharmacy Legislation
The Seoul City Pharmacists Association asked the National Assembly to expedite review and enactment of pending pharmacist‑related bills, delivering a legislative urging letter to lawmaker Jeon Hyun‑hee.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 7, 2026•1 min read
HIRA appoints Prof. Oh Joo-hwan as Director of Policy Research Institute
The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) has appointed Prof. Oh Joo-hwan of Seoul National University College of Medicine as Director of its Policy Research Institute, effective Sept 1.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 4, 2026•1 min read
Opposition Parties Urge Ruling Party to End Boycott of Health Committee and Normalize Parliament
Democratic, Joo Kook Innovation and Progressive Party members of the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee called on the People Power Party to stop its boycott, appoint committee leadership, and resume legislative work.
Regulatory Updates
Sep 1, 2026•1 min read
AstroGen’s ASD Syrup AST-001 Faces Regulatory Hurdles in Korea
Korea’s Central Pharmaceutical Review Committee says AstroGen’s autism‑treatment syrup lacks sufficient pre‑specified data for approval, despite recognized unmet need.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 31, 2026•2 min read
PMDA‑ATC & US FDA Pediatric Review Seminar 2026 Concludes with Broad International Participation
The PMDA‑ATC & US FDA Pediatric Review Seminar held June 23‑25, 2026 gathered 27 regulators from 10 Asian and African nations to discuss pediatric drug development, guidelines, and ethical trial considerations.
Regulatory Updates
Aug 26, 2026•1 min read
Parliamentary Committee Formation May Impact Health Policy Amid Election Ballot Shortage
Lawmakers aim to resolve standing committee deadlock in the 22nd National Assembly's plenary session on June 18, with health and welfare committee composition under focus.