Sep 16, 2026CONTEXT
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.
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- 공식 원문: 정부, 임신중지 약물의 국가 의료체계 내 정식 도입 추진www.korea.krKOOther
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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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