KHS Introduction

About KoreaHealthShop

KHS Introduction

Korean OTC Market Information Platform

KoreaHealthShop is an information platform that organizes information on the Korean OTC market, health functional foods, functional foods, general pharmaceuticals, and pharmacy/drugstore distribution for domestic and international visitors in an easy-to-understand manner.

Areas covered by KoreaHealthShop

KHS organizes information necessary to understand the structure and product categories of the Korean OTC market, rather than promoting specific product sales or efficacy.

  • Pharmacy/OTC
    Pharmacy distribution, OTC products, safety-essential medicines, pharmacy front-line issues
  • Display Advertising Regulation
    MFDS Standards, Labeling Wording, Unfair Advertising, Regulation Checkpoints
  • Health functional food · Product planning
    Functional ingredients, product planning, new products, and Routine Pack information
  • Import/Export and Overseas Markets
    International regulations, buyer response, and country-specific market entry issues
  • Overseas Buyer's Guide
    Basic Information for Buyers Reviewing Korean OTC Products
  • Market Trends
    OTC, pharmacy, seniors, consumer trends, and market trends

Content standards

KHS content is reference information to help understand the market and product categories. It avoids expressions that guarantee the treatment or prevention of diseases or the efficacy of specific products, and is organized around product classification, distribution channels, labeling/advertising, regulatory context, and buyer verification points.

This site is for which visitors?

The main audience includes overseas buyers looking to understand the Korean OTC market, product planners, content researchers, and visitors interested in pharmacy and drugstore distribution.