Korean trainee doctors, seeking intervention from the International Labor Organization (ILO) to defy the government's return-to-work order, were rejected as ineligible for an opinion, the Korean government said.Earlier, the Korea Intern Resident Association (KIRA) sent an urgent intervention request
Merck said it would spend 300 million euros (about $328 million) to build a new bioprocessing plant in Daejeon, which would create around 300 additional jobs by the end of 2028. The decision marks the largest investment by Merck's Life Science business sector in the Asia-Pacific region to date, the
As the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) prepares to announce the “Second Round Measures to Prevent and Control Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (2024-2028)” soon, poor access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has emerged as an issue.Many Koreans are believed to be purchasin
Researchers at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) has successfully completed the "Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy AI Learning Data Construction National Project" with the highest grade rating.Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is a widely used procedure for diagnosing and treating cond
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) said it started transferring related technology for the development of a simplified oral cholera vaccine (OCV-S) to Biological E (BE), a leading vaccine and pharmaceutical company in India.The agreement comes after IVI and BE signed a technology license agre
In 2022, 80.6 percent of nurses left hospitals after working less than five years in their current workplaces. Those who left after less than a year accounted for 43.4 percent. Among those who quit, 10.8 percent gave up their job for good, and 57.4 percent of new nurses quit within a year of their w
Handok hosted the “APRO Symposium" on Tuesday at the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas to celebrate the launch of Aprovasc, a hypertension treatment.The symposium, organized to commemorate the launch of Aprovasc, the first irbesartan and amlodipine combination drug in Korea, introduced the results
The Korea Medical Devices Industry Association (KMDIA) and the Taiwan Bio-Medical Care Association (TBMCA) signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday.KMDIA said on Wednesday that the MOU is designed to enhance information exchange and mutual trade in Korea and Taiwan's medical device markets and
The Korean government officially announced an expansion of medical school enrollment quotas by 2,000 for the academic year 2025, marking the first significant increase in 27 years, on Wednesday.According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Lee Ju-ho, during a press conference held at
HLB has increased its stake in HLB Therapeutics, strengthening its control over the latter.HLB said Tuesday that it has purchased 673,000 shares of HLB Therapeutics, increasing its stake to 6.25 percent from 5.51 percent.HLB also purchased 660,000 shares last November. HLB Chairman Jin Yang-gon and
A recent study conducted by the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) revealed that 60.5 percent of prescriptions issued through telehealth services are for non-reimbursed medications.The findings come from an analysis of prescriptions processed via the Public Prescription Delivery System (PPDS) a
A cardiothoracic surgeon’s resignation letter has left a lingering impression on many people involved in the ongoing medical turmoil in Korea.Choi Se-hoon, an associate professor of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Asan Medical Center (AMC) in Seoul, has recently announced his resignation.In a
The advent of novel drugs that substitute intravenous or intrathecal injections with subcutaneous injections, patches, or oral formulations has enhanced treatment convenience for patients and minimized both direct and indirect costs, including hospital and transportation expenses.The availability of
Many Korean male medical students who took leave of absence en masse prepared to enlist in the military. However, the government maintains a position to encourage them to return to their studies as the allied leave itself is not recognized.The Association of Korean Medical University and Graduate Me
In recent discussions surrounding involuntary eye twitching due to fatigue and stress, it's become commonplace to hear suggestions regarding potential magnesium deficiency.However, Korea University Anam Hospital points out that such nutritional deficiencies are rare, and involuntary eye-twitching sy
A recent study has objectively demonstrated that the severity of distress experienced immediately after a diagnosis of colorectal cancer correlates with a higher risk of recurrence, underscoring the significance of stress management for patients with colorectal cancer.Stress management is especially
In a recent surge of shareholder-friendly moves, Korean pharmaceutical and biotech firms are ramping up their efforts to return value to their investors as they approach their annual shareholder meetings.Among the notable actions are substantial share buybacks and plans to enhance dividend payouts,
Professors at Korea’s five most prestigious medical schools are moving to resign en masse.Following the plan of their counterparts at Seoul National University College of Medicine, professors at Yonsei University College of Medicine have decided to submit their resignations next Monday.The Yonsei Un
Celltrion Pharm has moved closer to launching Godex Max Tablets, the successor to its flagship drug, Godex Capsules.Market insiders are watching with interest to see if the company can revitalize itself through the launch of a new drug, given its somewhat disappointing sales performance last year.On
A recent survey conducted in Korea has highlighted a concerning lack of awareness among adults regarding Body Mass Index (BMI), a crucial indicator for obesity management.BMI, calculated by dividing one's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters, serves as an indirect measure of b