Korea’s Clinical Trial Road Map Eyes Faster Development, Patient Safety, Rare Diseases
Executive Summary
Amid fierce jostling among Asian countries to attract clinical research, South Korea unveils a five-year road map to accelerate trial activities and improve global competitiveness, focusing on expansion of opportunities for rare and intractable diseases, protection of subjects' rights and enhancement of new drug development capabilities.
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