AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIllegal Cosmetic Clinics Crackdown: Spain’s Guardia Civil arrested nine people and seized 10,000 doses of Botox after raids on alleged unlicensed cosmetic clinics, with shipments reportedly originating from South Korea and Vietnam; investigators warned of serious patient risks from missing authorizations and improper refrigeration. Biotech Deal: Hanmi Pharm said Lilly licensed its sonefpeglutide (LAPSGLP-2 analog) for multiple indications, with Hanmi continuing a Phase 2 short bowel syndrome trial while Lilly explores additional studies. Workplace Safety Tragedy: A blast and fire at Hanwha Aerospace’s Daejeon facility killed five and injured two, with authorities investigating the cause and President Lee ordering a full probe. Health Tech/Industry: Seoul hosted the first Korea-Africa foreign ministers meeting, including the Africa CDC, aiming to strengthen cooperation on shared health and other global challenges. Public Health & Policy: Malaysia began enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, requiring age verification and platform blocks to reduce harmful content and cyberbullying. Local Health Economy: Seoul reported foreign tourists topped 1.5 million in April and spent 1.15 trillion won, with medical and wellness services a major spending category.
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