Lee likely to replace head of KFDA

President Lee Myung-bak is expected to name the next successor of the Korea Food and Drug Administration during early next year, according to multiple sources in the ruling bloc.

Kim Dae-kyung, professor of pharmacy in JoongAng University and KFDA vice commissioner Lee Hee-Sung, are believed most likely to be named the new KFDA chief as incumbent KFDA commissioner Noh Yun-hong has been on th...