Interview with Hoon Han, President, Histostem
After spending a large part of your career as a university professor, what drove you to create your own company, Histostem, in 2000? In 1993, I actually established a bone…
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, formerly known as the Korea Food & Drug Administration, is a South Korea government agency responsible for promoting the public health by ensuring the safety and efficiency of foods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics as well as supporting the development of the food and pharmaceutical industries. The main goal is to offer people safe foods and drugs.
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Osong Health Technology Administration Complex, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2(i)-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea 361-709
Tel: +82-43-719-1564
www.mfds.go.kr
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