[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 29th that it is preparing to introduce 'Remdesivir,' a new drug for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) developed by the multinational pharmaceutical company Gilead, into South Korea.



At a regular briefing that morning, Lee Eui-kyung, the head of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, stated, "Remdesivir is undergoing clinical trials in both the United States and South Korea," and added, "Since the clinical results so far have been positive, we are preparing for its introduction domestically."


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