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Korea Allows Import of Up to 3 Months of Weight-Loss Drugs

The government announced on Nov. 11 that starting Nov. 12, individuals can bring in a maximum of three months' supply of obesity treatment drugs purchased overseas for personal use. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Customs Service will permit the import of medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro, which were previously restricted, for self-treatment purposes. Yonhap reports that the policy change aims to address the high demand for these drugs, which are popularly nicknamed 'Sushi-Jaro' due to their lower prices abroad. The presidential office also discussed the rights of Korean adoptees overseas on the same day, according to Yonhap.

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