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[Reporter's View] Interest Rate Cuts and Investment Revival
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Kim, Jin-Gu
Sep 9, 2025 06:13am
Will the long wait finally come to an end? With growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will lower its benchmark interest rate, optimism is rising that frozen investor sentiment could finally thaw. The Korean pharmaceutical and biotech sector, particularly bio-ventures with strained finances, has endured severe challenges. As e
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[Reporter's View] Approval-to-reimbursement takes only 6 mth
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Lee, Hye-Kyung
Sep 8, 2025 06:15am
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has been operating the 'Global Innovative products on Fast Track (GIFT)' since 2022. GIFT is a 'Program Supporting the Expedited Review of Global Innovative Products' launched by the MFDS, aiming to quickly launch medicines for life-threatening diseases, such as cancer, and rare diseases, as well a
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[Reporter¡¯s View] Be aware, be prepared
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Eo, Yun-Ho
Sep 3, 2025 06:10am
Even if it seems premature, there is nothing wrong with being prepared. Following the Trump administration¡¯s executive order on the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing policy, the deadline for major multinational pharmaceutical CEOs to submit their proposed drug price reduction plans is fast approaching&8212;September 29. The MFN drug
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[Reporter's View] New opportunities have emerged for K-Bio
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Son, Hyung Min
Sep 1, 2025 06:04am
In the global antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) market, the rapid rise of Chinese pharmaceutical companies is being noticed. Just five to six years ago, China was considered a 'technology follower.' However, with massive capital and swift clinical development, it has quickly become a key player in the global market. Chinese pharmaceutical com
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[Reporter's View] Innovativeness and trust in healthcare AI
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Whang, byung-woo
Aug 29, 2025 06:07am
As the innovation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is robustly developed in the healthcare sector, concerns related to both utilization and implementation are arising. In Korea, the cost required for AI utilization in medical institutions is considered the number one priority for discussion. Additionally, 'awareness' has also been brought
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[Reporter¡¯s View] Addressing the Drug Shortage Issue
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Kim JiEun
Aug 28, 2025 06:09am
With the bill that revises the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, centered on simplifying generic substitution notifications, recently passing the NA Health and Welfare Committee's Legislative Subcommittee review, the Korean Medical Association readily voiced its opposition. This amendment primarily expands the scope of post-substitution notific
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[Reporter's View] Double standard against natural medicines
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Kim, Jin-Gu
Aug 22, 2025 06:06am
The government announced the '4th New Natural Product Drug Development Promotion Plan' in May 2024. The plan outlines a joint effort by seven ministries, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Rural Devel
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[Desk View] Can NHI alone cover the costs of cancer drugs?
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Lee, Tak-Sun
Aug 20, 2025 06:23am
The reimbursement claim amount submitted for anti-cancer drugs has been increasing robustly every year. According to the '2024 Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Claims Data' published by the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, drug expenditure for cancer diseases in 2024 amounted to KRW 4.1372 trillion, a 7.4% increase from KRW 3.850
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[Reporter's View] Innovation exists in treating all diseases
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Eo, Yun-Ho
Aug 20, 2025 06:23am
When discussing Korea¡¯s insurance reimbursement system, the qualifier ¡°life-threatening¡± has long been a source of frustration. It is no exaggeration to say that, for the pharmaceutical industry, this phrase has been the number one target for removal since the very beginning. This was the case in determining eligibility for the Risk Sh
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[Reporter's View] Clarify support for unstable supply drugs
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Lee, Hye-Kyung
Aug 19, 2025 06:11am
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is reportedly preparing support measures to stabilize the supply of national essential medicines and other items with unstable supply. The MFDS initially announced its intention to specify the urgent measures required by the industry to stabilize supply, such as emergency imports, custom manufacturing, an
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