Probe on overdue drug payment should be preceded: lawmaker

A bill, aimed at punishing medical institutions that fail to make their drug payment for over three months, has caused a debate in the National Assembly.

In the Health and Welfare Committee convened on Friday, Rep. Kim Hee-gook of the ruling Saenuri Party said that thorough investigation over the current payment means (cash or promissory note) and period should be preceded before revising th...