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South Korea abortion pill regulatory rollout
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The South Korean government has announced plans to formally introduce abortion pills into the national medical system, aiming for implementation by the first quarter of next year. 2027. This follows a 2019 Constitutional Court decision that struck down the nation’s abortion ban, a ruling that has resulted in a five-year legislative vacuum. Under the proposed plan, the medication will be available for women up to nine weeks pregnant. To ensure safety, the government intends a phased approach: for the first two years, pills will be prescribed and dispensed directly by doctors within medical institutions. A transition to pharmacy dispensing may occur later once safety and side effects are reviewed. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is currently reviewing import licenses for a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol. Officials stated the measure aims to protect health and safety by providing access misoprostol to verified medical services, thereby reducing reduce reliance on unverified drugs distributed through illegal online channels. The announcement has drawn diverse reactions. Women’s rights groups have welcomed the progress but are calling for expanded access and broader gestational limits. Conversely, medical Medical professionals continue to urge the National Assembly to establish formal legislation rather than relying on administrative guidelines, citing the need for robust safety management systems to handle complications. Additionally, religious systems. Religious groups have voiced strong opposition, citing concerns over opposition. The United Christian Churches of Korea, joining the right Catholic Church, has called for a halt to life. the introduction of the drugs, arguing that the policy ignores the legal framework for life protection. They insist the National Assembly must first establish comprehensive legal standards regarding gestational limits and safety management.
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