Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

[2026-02-22]South Korea Expands School Meal Meat Inspection for Food Safety Compliance

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South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is conducting joint inspections of meat processors supplying school meals.
The number of inspected meat processors has doubled, reflecting increased demand and safety concerns.
Inspections are scheduled from February 23 to March 6, 2024.

[2026-01-14]Korea Expands Drug Side Effect Compensation and Raises Medical Expense Limit

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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced a five-year plan (2026–2030) to improve the drug side effect compensation system.
Coverage will expand to outpatient care before and after hospitalization, and the compensation limit will increase from 30 million to 50 million KRW.
Key strategies include simplifying application procedures, enhancing guidance for medical staff, and rationalizing system operations.