Korea’s Regulatory Innovation Steps Focus On Investment, New Technologies
Faster Approvals, Better Competitiveness Eyed
Executive Summary
South Korean ministries release comprehensive broad steps under new government aimed at accelerating investment to deal with infectious diseases and supporting regulatory innovation, including speeding up processes, to match global standards, support new technologies and improve access.
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