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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.

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.

Pharmacy students have created a task‑force team to respond to the government’s plan to expand telemedicine drug delivery, holding briefings across universities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.