Hanmi’s ‘Epe’ Wins MFDS Approval, Becoming South Korea’s First Homegrown GLP-1 Obesity Drug
A domestically developed therapy has entered South Korea’s obesity treatment market, long dominated by imported products such as Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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GC Cell Administers Experimental CAR-NK Therapy at Seoul National University Hospital Following MFDS Approval
GC Cell announced on Sept. 18 that South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved the compassionate use of its investigational cell...
Products touted as ‘82% black goat’ test at 14% as MFDS cites inflated health-tonic labels
Authorities have found that some black goat extract products—marketed as health tonics—labeled and advertised far...
Courier-Delivered ‘Baekok Shots’ Were Actually Intended for Neurological Disorders
Some consumers have been purchasing prescription-only injectable drugs online without a doctor’s oversight.
The Sweet Rise of the Korean Melon: Debunking the Myth Behind Its Seeds
As the 'chamoe' captures the tastes of Japanese consumers, health authorities clarify common misconceptions regarding...
Lexraza Developer and Lilly Obesity Chief to Headline Global Clinical Trial Summit in Seoul
What will it take to build on the success of Lexraza, South Korea’s landmark lung cancer drug, and propel it into the...
Brown, White, or Animal Welfare? A Consumer's Guide to Choosing Quality Eggs
Eggs are a universal grocery staple, yet shoppers frequently pause in the dairy aisle, weighing whether brown eggs are...
From Returned Candidate to Homegrown Breakthrough: Hanmi’s ‘Epe’ Prepares to Challenge Wegovy and Mounjaro
Efpeglenatide, a drug candidate whose development rights were once returned by a global pharmaceutical giant, is...
Medytox’s Cholic Acid Fat-Reduction Injectable Nuviju Surpasses 30,000 Vials in Cumulative Supply
Medytox announced on Sept. 18 that cumulative supply of Nuviju , the world’s first fat-reduction injectable formulated...
High-Calorie Nuts May Benefit Vascular Health Without Driving Weight Gain
Nuts like almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, and peanuts are often shunned by weight-conscious individuals due to their high...