Appointment of Professor Kim Seong-jin of Kyung Hee University as Chair of the Pharmaceutical Advertising Review Committee

Vice Chairpersons Elected: Professor Jang Chungon of Sungkyunkwan University and Executive Director Lee Junhee of Boryeong Holdings

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The Pharmaceutical Advertising Review Committee of the Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association announced on the 4th that Professor Kim Sung-jin of Kyung Hee University’s Department of Pharmacology has been appointed as the chairman.

Chairman Kim was appointed for the third consecutive year, following 2020 and last year. Additionally, Professor Jang Chun-gon of Sungkyunkwan University College of Pharmacy and Executive Director Lee Jun-hee of Boryung Holdings were respectively elected as vice chairmen.

Jang Byung-won, vice chairman of the Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association, presented appointment letters to the committee members and said, “In a situation where global health security is severely threatened due to COVID-19, accurate information about pharmaceuticals has become more important than ever,” adding, “Please contribute to creating a healthy Republic of Korea through accurate information delivery and the expansion of self-medication.”

Chairman Kim stated, “While providing the public with correct information about medicines, I will do my best to conduct reviews with sound balance and flexibility so that we can also contribute to the development of pharmaceutical companies.”

This committee is composed of 16 members recommended from various sectors including the medical field, academia, legal profession, consumer organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry. The members will perform pharmaceutical advertising review duties based on the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and the Pharmaceutical Advertising Review Regulations until April 30 of next year.

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