Abstract
Korea uses two medical systems: Western medicine and Oriental medicine. This paper concentrates on herbal medicines, which are part of Oriental medicine. Herbal medicines are regulated by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. A registration dossier is required for new herbal medicines; requirements of that dossier are covered here. Also covered are herbs as raw materials, definitions of herbal medicine versus health foods, distribution channels, advertising, and pricing systems.
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