49 new drugs registered by 29 companies in first half of 2000.

A publication of the Korea Health and Industry Promotion Board on the subject of "A technology trend of the health and industry" disclosed that about 49 new drugs having 34 different ingredients, were introduced by 29 companies during the first half of this year.

25 items out of the 49 new drugs, over 50% of the total number of new drugs, were introduced by foreign multinational drug compan...