Korea 2019 Review: Industry Spooked By Invossa Affair, Disappointing Trials But Hopes Intact
Executive Summary
The South Korean pharma/biotech industry suffered a series of negative blows in 2019 but there were still notable achievements including major drug approvals and large-scale licensing deals.
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