Regeneron's antibody cocktail gets emergency authorization for post-exposure prophylaxis from the US FDA. Daewoong's camostat shows efficacy in older patients in South Korean trial. 

South Korea is the tenth largest economy in the world with a population of 51.3 million. Alongside fast growth of the region’s technology-driven economy, its pharma industry has been expanding significantly too. 

Roche gives back choroideremia candidate to 4D Molecular after reviewing Phase I data, partners on synthetic GI therapy with Synlogic. AbbVie opts to acquire TeneoOne under 2019 agreement.

The Bio Korea meeting included a discussion around the challenges faced by Korean developers of COVID-19 therapies and vaccines and how they should approach the global market. Cooperation and production technology will be key.