Korea Policies To Shift To Non-COVID Areas In 2022?
Key Areas Include Vaccines, Microbiome, Digital Healthcare
Executive Summary
The Pink Sheet takes a look back at major policy developments in South Korea in 2021 and ahead at what’s in store for the coming year.
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