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Institutionalization and Formal Introduction of Medication Abortion in South Korea

This issue tracks the process of formally introducing medication abortion into South Korea's national healthcare system, including regulatory approval, review procedures, prescribing and dispensing standards, and implementation.

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2026

Government Moves to Formally Introduce Medication Abortion into the National Healthcare System

The government announced a plan to pursue regulatory approval and review procedures for the formal introduction of medication abortion into the national healthcare system. For the first two years, the medication is expected to be prescribed and dispensed by physicians within medical institutions, after which the government plans to review safety data before deciding whether to broaden access.