# South Korean biotechnology and health industry conferences > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-biotechnology-and-health-industry-conferences > Updated: 2026-08-26T02:14:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. South Korea has hosted several major industry events focused on advancing the biotechnology and health sectors. The 12th Global Bio Conference in Seoul brought together approximately 5,000 experts to discuss biopharmaceutical technologies, regulatory policies, and the role of artificial intelligence in drug development. The event emphasized global supply chain stability and featured collaborations such as BioSolution and Merck Life Science showcasing animal alternative testing solutions. In a related development, the K-Health Conference 2026 facilitated the transfer of patented agricultural technologies to the health supplement industry. This included briefings on high-potential research involving medicinal and horticultural crops, such as black ginseng and turmeric, to support commercialization and strengthen the global competitiveness of the Korean health supplement market. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: K-Health Conference 2026 showcases functional food patent technologies The K-Health Conference 2026 in Seoul featured briefings on patent technologies for functional food materials and discussions on strengthening the global competitiveness of the Korean health supplement industry 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/k-health-conference-2026-showcases-functional-food-patent-technologies ### 2026-08-24: South Korea hosts Global Bio Conference and industry showcases South Korea is hosting the 12th Global Bio Conference to discuss biopharmaceutical innovation and AI, while BioSolution and Merck Life Science showcase animal alternative testing at CPHI Korea 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-hosts-global-bio-conference-and-industry-showcases --- Cite as: South Korean biotechnology and health industry conferences. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-biotechnology-and-health-industry-conferences