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Why Korea for Clinical Trials

Korea, Best for Clinical Trials

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Why Korea?
Korea, Best for Clinical Trials
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World-Class Research Infrastructure

Backed by over 210 certified hospitals, Korea delivers a cutting-edge clinical trial environment and world-class medical expertise that meet global standards.
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Efficient and Highly Engaged Trial Environment

Driven by an aging population, Western-style disease patterns, excellent healthcare access, and strong public trust, Korea shows active participation in clinical trials.
03
Cost- and Time-Efficient Regulatory Framework

Concurrent IRB/IND reviews, pre-submission consultations, navigator programs, and national health insurance coverage enable swift and economical trial initiation.
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Integration of Advanced Technology and Smart Clinical Infrastructure

As part of a national innovation strategy leveraging AI and digital technologies, Korea is leading the development of a next-generation smart clinical trial ecosystem.
05
KoNECT: Advancing Korea as a Global Clinical Trial Hub

KoNECT enhances Korea’s global competitiveness in clinical research through national support for data analytics, CRO capability development, and AI-driven innovation.

Key Services

Feasibility Service

This service supports the activation of domestic clinical trials by providing information on disease-specific patient distribution and investigator profiles from organizations such as the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) and hospitals, in response to requests from institutions seeking to develop new drugs in Korea. It also promotes the outstanding capabilities of clinical trial sites and investigators.

Clinical Trial Design Support

Using the key study parameters entered by the investigator (e.g., disease, investigational product, participant characteristics), this service searches comparable historical clinical trial data and supports the development of a scientifically robust and operationally feasible trial design.

Participant Recruitment Support

By leveraging a centralized database of individuals interested in participating in clinical trials, this service automatically matches potential participants who meet the investigator’s eligibility criteria, enhancing both recruitment efficiency and accuracy.

Investigator Database Search

Provides detailed profiles of registered clinical trial investigators, including their specialties, research experience, and major ongoing or completed studies, enabling users to identify suitable research partners and explore collaboration opportunities.

Korean Regulatory Information Search

Offers structured information on key regulatory procedures for conducting clinical trials in Korea, including approval processes, institutional review requirements, insurance coverage, and data registration regulations, helping international sponsors and investigators better understand the Korean regulatory environment.

Korean Clinical Trial Vendor Information Search

This service provides information on various clinical trial vendors in Korea, including clinical and non-clinical CROs and DCT companies, to support the identification of collaboration partners and the development of business strategies.

One-Stop Process Map
Explore the One-Stop Map to check stage-specific information and utilize customized services for efficient trial design.
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Study Creation

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Study Start-up

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Conducting Study

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Study Completion & Close-out

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Data Analysis, etc
& Regulatory Submission

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    • Statistical Data Analysis
    • Clinical Study Report
    • Regulatory Dossier Compile
    • Reconcile Documents
    • Reconcile Supplies
    • Archiving Study Documents
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