48 OTC drugs are unavailable at supermarkets

Despite the government’s announcement Wednesday that 48 over-the-counter (OTC) drugs would be available at retail outlets other than pharmacies from Thursday, they were not on the shelves of most convenience stores.

“We’ve got no medicines yet. I’ve heard about the change, but I have not received any specific instructions regarding when and how to sell them,” said a supermarket owner in Seou...