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[Graphic News] Bio-health exports hit record $27.9b
March 29, 2026
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South Korea’s bio-health industry posted record exports last year, driven by strong global demand for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, exports from the sector reached 27.9 billion in 2025, up 10.3 percent from a year earlier. Bio-health ranked eighth among the country’s key export industries.
By segment, pharmaceutical exports totaled 10.4 billion, fueled by the rapid growth of biopharmaceutical products, particularly in the US an
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