Korea

Korea and Denmark share policies on elderly welfare

Korea and Denmark share policies on elderly welfare

Both countries held a meeting to discuss future-oriented policies on elderly care.

South Korea and Africa discuss global healthcare workforce

Other discussions include vaccine and biotechnology cooperation.

South Korea seeks to be a global medical devices export powerhouse

The Ministry of Health and Welfare declared its plan to develop the segment.

Bertis’ proteomics breakthroughs drive US clinical market expansion

This Korean tech firm seeks to expand expertise on treating illnesses with high unmet medical needs.

Korea Health Industry Development Institute nabs Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year

Its Medical Charity Program invites foreign patients to Korea for medical care.

South Korea ships medical supplies to India

The supplies will be donated to the Indian Red Cross Society.

South Korea’s shoulder replacement devices to make comeback in 2021

Reverse shoulder replacement surgeries stand to rise as elective procedures resume.

South Korea to develop two COVID-19 vaccines by end-2022

There are currently five local pharmas developing the vaccine.

South Korea eases requirements for drug imports

Pharmaceutical companies could benefit from the government’s drive to reduce regulatory uncertainty.

Dialysis machines see rise in use in South Korea

The pandemic has heightened the necessity of its use for people with renal diseases.

Dialysis machines see rise in use in South Korea

The pandemic has heightened the necessity of its use for people with renal diseases.

Exports of South Korea's virus-related medical goods surged four-fold in 2020

The country has also expressed plans to speed up exports of medical supplies.

South Korea's coronary stents market driven by growing PCI use

About 600,000 of the population suffer from angina pectoris and heart attacks.

South Korea kicks off virtual exhibition for healthcare firms

Around 500 overseas buyers and 200 local firms plan to join the event.

Body contouring devices rise as patients seek alternatives to diet

Patients in South Korea are increasingly seeking non-invasive contouring methods.

South Korea's healthcare exports jumped 38.3% in 2020

Medicine exports soared 62.6% to $8.43b during the period.

North Korea attempts to hack South Korean pharma

North Korea is looking to get information on the company’s COVID-19 vaccine and treatment.