Established in 1986, the KDRA is Korea's leading new drug research and development special corporation, established under the Ministry of Science and ICT and composed of 350 members. Its executive director, Jae Cheon Yeo, explains the crucial role the organization plays in promoting R&D in Korea, the evolution of the innovation ecosystem in Korea, and what remains to be done to turn the country into a global player in the field.
The urgent challenge for new drug developers is to secure the funds needed for innovation
