Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
South Korean government agency
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Drug approval targets the South Korean market, overseen by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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UAE's Emirates Drug Establishment and Korea's MFDS established regulatory cooperation during a summit held in Seoul.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reviewed drug import applications, following a court ruling against the abortion ban in 2019.Some support5 reports
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MFDS issued alerts regarding food products from Vietnam, Sweden, Canada, US, and issues related to China.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A public showcase promoting Korea's health-conscious culinary identity is being held in the Yongsan District, involving the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.Some support1 report
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Lee Jae Myung attended a Ministry of Food and Drug Safety conference featuring discussions on the global pharma industry outlook.Some support1 report
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The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is defining synthetic nicotine vapes as tobacco products, noting that 99% of tested products are imported from China.Some support2 reports
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A bill seeks to clarify egg production standards and propose revisions to the Livestock Industry Act, considering expansion of egg import states.Some support1 report
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Strict ordinance governs cannabis extract access in Korea.Some support1 report
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Around Ministry of Food and Drug Safety this week
News at the entities that move Ministry of Food and Drug Safety most-
Korea StructuralJamaica and Korea competed in the WorldSkills Competition.Moves Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
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SUNRISE StructuralSunrise is identified as a specific district within Haleakala National Park.Moves Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
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Kim Seung-won OperationalLee Jae-myung nominated Yong Hye-in for the gender equality ministry and Kim Seung-won for the justice minister.Moves Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
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China StructuralThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
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Democratic Party of Korea OperationalLawmakers are calling for better award ticket availability as the two airlines face integration following the merger, concurrent with the release of Korean Air's financial data.Moves Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
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Vietnam TransactionalJoseph Low discussed economic shifts in Vietnam, with Hanoi serving as the deployment hub for an initiative.Moves Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Connections
The 14 strongest of 40, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Korea Structural
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety functions as a specialized regulatory body operating under the sovereign authority of Korea.
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SUNRISE Structural
SUNRISE received initial approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for its product in South Korea.
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Vietnam Transactional
MFDS initiated a product recall affecting exports originating from Vietnam.
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APR Structural
APR operates within the regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for the South Korean market.
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Kim Seung-won Operational
Kim Seung-won, as a nominee, oversees and influences the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's drug approval processes.
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China Structural
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, a Chinese regulatory body, tightens inspections in response to national controversies.
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Democratic Party of Korea Operational
A political party calls for enhanced regulatory oversight of the food and drug safety ministry.
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Sweden Structural
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety monitors food products originating from Sweden.
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Jeremy Farrar Shared context
A's expertise operates within the global health and pharmaceutical context that B regulates.
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Thailand Shared context
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety operates within the legal and geopolitical context of Thailand.
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Yongsan District Shared context
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety utilizes the museum in Yongsan District as a location for holding public showcases.
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Lee Jae Myung Shared context
Lee Jae Myung attended a conference hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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Cho Kyoung-tae Operational
Cho Kyoung-tae seeks to influence the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety regarding clarification of egg production standards.
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Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Operational
Both government agencies actively issue food safety recommendations.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- The Democratic Party of Korea called for strengthened monitoring and regulation of drug safety and medical products in Korea.
- UAE's Emirates Drug Establishment and Korea's MFDS established regulatory cooperation during a summit held in Seoul.
- The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reviewed drug import applications, following a court ruling against the abortion ban in 2019.
- MFDS issued alerts regarding food products from Vietnam, Sweden, Canada, US, and issues related to China.
August 2026
3 events- A public showcase promoting Korea's health-conscious culinary identity is being held in the Yongsan District, involving the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
- Lee Jae Myung attended a Ministry of Food and Drug Safety conference featuring discussions on the global pharma industry outlook.
- The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is defining synthetic nicotine vapes as tobacco products, noting that 99% of tested products are imported from China.