Korea

South Korea's HIV tests market to peak in 2021

The HIV incidence rate in the country has stabilised, but testing is expected to rise.

Telemedicine on the rise in South Korea despite legal barriers

COVID-19 has forced the government to speed up the regulatort infrastructure around telemedicine initiatives.

APAC hospitals seeing quick recovery from COVID-19 impact: survey

Inpatient capacity and procedure volumes expected to be within pre-COVID-19 levels this year.

South Korea to invest $980m in local medical equipment sector

It plans to boost locally produced biotech and quarantine-related products.

Korean hospitals gear up for Southeast Asian expansion

The health ministry is keen to bring its services to a broader spectrum of foreign patients.

APAC gears up to challenge China's pharma dominance

The global healthcare market is likely to grow 5.1% in 2019 and exceed $1.96t in manufacturer revenues.

Korea, Indonesia collaborate to implement universal health insurance program

A consultation group will be formed between the two states.

Generics market stifles Korea medicine sales growth outlook

No thanks to younger population preferring this over branded ones.

Seoul National University Cancer Hospital: At the forefront of cancer treatment in Asia

The top-tier medical center for cancer is making its own mark in the region.