KT&G Life Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research and development of innovative drugs. The company was spun off KT&G, one of the fast growing global tobacco and ginseng company, in 2012. located in Seoul, S. Korea.
KT&G Life Sciences’ research efforts are focused on the science of cellular energy and the development of drugs increasing of both the level of NAD+ or NAD/NADH ratio ATP which is one of the most essential elements in controlling diseases and aging.
The director general of Korea’s Bureau of Health Industry explains what has led to Korea’s excellent healthcare system, and the competitiveness of the country’s pharmaceutical sector. Can you provide our…
Jung Kee-Taig, president of the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), outlines his “Health Economy 2030” for Korea, and highlights the institute’s domestic and international collaborations. KHIDI aims to…
Prior to founding Bioneer, Park Han-Oh spent a number of years working at KRIBB. Today he speaks about the company’s latest breakthrough technology in DNA synthesis and his outlook for…
Oh Pil-Soo, managing director of Lundbeck Korea, talks about the challenges of pricing and reimbursement in the CNS area and remaining committed to Korea in terms of clinical research. …
Brian Gladsden was appointed president of Novartis Korea in January 2014. He relates his previous experience to the market situation in Korea and highlights the importance of commitment to innovation…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham Korea) was established in 1953 and has a long history in developing bilateral economic and trade relations between the US and Korea. Amy…
Cho Chan-Hwui, president of the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA), discusses the major hurdles that pharmacists in Korea must overcome today, and the increased focus on prescription by INN. How…
Hakim Djaballah arrived to Institut Pasteur Korea in July 2014 with an aim to return to the French institute’s focus on infectious diseases. He outlines the complexities of Korea’s research…
Dr. Jung Yun-Taek, head researcher of the pharmaceutical division at the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), discusses the real potential that Korean pharmaceutical companies offer to the rest of…
The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) was founded in 2012, in order to represent the interests of European businesses in Korea. Christoph Heider, secretary general of ECCK, discusses…
Yuhan is one of the largest and fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in South Korea, with a long history in the sector. In your view, what are the main elements that…
South Korea has a much shorter history of clinical trials than many other advanced economies. In your view, what is the potential for South Korea’s clinical trial industry today? The…
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