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Lee Jae-myung was reelected to a second term as leader of the Democratic Party (DP) at the party's national convention on August 18, reaffirming his strong political influence, often referred to as “Lee-dership after all” (meaning, "Lee is the party ...

This month's healthcare newsletter brings you the latest in updates from Korea's fast-paced biopharma landscape, including notable changes to the public health insurance system - shifting Korea's co-pay model to one with fixed rates - and a second-st...

Korean politics welcomes new figures of leadership. On 23 July, the People Power Party (PPP) elected Han Dong-hoon as the new party leader, marking his political rise following his latest tenure as the PPP interim leader. Meanwhile, Lee Jae-myung's r...

On 24 June, the ruling minority People Power Party (PPP) agreed to accept the remaining seven standing committee chairperson positions, ending its boycott of the National Assembly formation process. This agreement between the ruling and opposition pa...

As June brings summer in full swing, GR Korea brings you timely updates on Korea’s dynamic biopharma industry. Included in this issue are updates on new state subsidies for healthcare technology and vaccine R&D, notable drug approvals under a new tes...

The 22nd National Assembly began three weeks ago, but the two major parties have been in major conflicts right from the start over the formation of standing committees, giving a preview for a bumpy parliamentary and political landscape in the years a...