South Korea’s Regulatory Science Council Targets Enhanced Standards

Raising The Game Through Collaboration

The head of the Korea Regulatory Science Center discusses why regulatory science is crucial, the country's efforts to improve in the area and the center's strategic bridging role.

In-Sook Park, Director General, Korea Regulatory Science Center
In-Sook Park, Director General, Korea Regulatory Science Center (Korea Regulatory Science Center)

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