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# [Bio Korea 2021 – the lowdown on Korea’s thriving pharmaceutical scene - Intralink](https://www.intralinkgroup.com/latest/intralink-insights/june-2021/bio-korea-2021-the-lowdown-on-koreas-thriving-phar)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.intralinkgroup.com/latest/intralink-insights/author/admin) | Jun 21, 2021 11:00:00 PM

Ruslan Tursunov and Sohee Yoon from our [Medtech & Life Sciences team](https://www.intralinkgroup.com/en-GB/Sectors/Medtech-Life-Sciences) in Seoul have just been to Bio Korea 2021 - one of South Korea's busiest pharmaceutical shows.

Did you know Korea’s pharmaceutical sector is worth more than $21 billion and growing around 7% a year, making it a vital global market?  Watch this 2-minute video for a snapshot of what they saw at the show, the country’s fastest-growing biotech fields, what the government is doing to make Korea the 'Switzerland of APAC' and the opportunity areas for western firms.

 

And [let us know](https://www.intralinkgroup.com/en-GB/Contact-Us) if we can represent your business at any trade shows in Asia – or if you’d like to discuss the opportunities for your medtech business in the region.

[View full post](https://www.intralinkgroup.com/latest/intralink-insights/june-2021/bio-korea-2021-the-lowdown-on-koreas-thriving-phar)

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