Korea’s abortion pill plan faces fresh legal questions despite gov't import clearance The Legislation Ministry says its opinion allowed drug approval but did not determine whether medication abortion itself is lawful. 2026.10.7
Fried chicken weighs up to 30.5% less than listed, consumer group finds A consumer group found that cooked chicken from major franchises can fall well below listed precook weights, renewing calls for clearer labels. 2026.10.6
Korea to introduce Mifegyne abortion pill without domestic safety trial The Food and Drug Safety Ministry says Mifegyne's decades of use abroad makes a separate Korean safety study unnecessary before its planned introduction. 2026.9.17
Suspect who allegedly sold 5.8 billion won of counterfeit goods from China referred to prosecutors Authorities say a Korean national conspired with Chinese manufacturers to sell fake cosmetics and supplements through major e-commerce sites such as Naver and Coupang. 2026.9.17
1 in 10 overseas direct-buy food products test positive for hazardous substances Korean inspections found undeclared drug ingredients, banned materials and narcotics in overseas direct-purchase food products. 2026.9.10
Justice minister nominee mirrors president's legal risks (KOR) Kim Seung-won's suspended indictment over alleged clinical trial lobbying intensifies scrutiny of President Lee Jae Myung's Cabinet choice. 2026.9.8
Justice minister nominee mirrors president's legal risks Kim Seung-won's suspended indictment over alleged clinical trial lobbying intensifies scrutiny of President Lee Jae Myung's Cabinet choice. 2026.9.7
Drug Safety Ministry hosts 1st meeting of newly created regulatory agency summit on cosmetics A total of 15 regulatory agencies from 12 countries attended the Global Cosmetic Regulatory Authority Summit in central Seoul on Monday for a three-day run. 2026.9.7
Justice minister nominee faces clinical trial lobbying questions (KOR) Kim Seung-won’s confirmation hearing must examine his role in an expedited biotech trial review and prosecutors’ suspended indictment. 2026.9.3
Justice minister nominee faces clinical trial lobbying questions Kim Seung-won’s confirmation hearing must examine his role in an expedited biotech trial review and prosecutors’ suspended indictment. 2026.9.2
