Hankook Korus Pharm announced on the 23rd that it has begun preliminary work for domestic approval of Sputnik V, COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia.

According to Hankook Korus Pharm, the company has recently requested documents related to the permit from the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and is preparing the necessary materials for the permit.

An official from Hankook Korus Pharm said, "We have inquired the MFDS for other domestic permits and necessary matters. We are preparing for it as the recent discussion on the introduction of Sputnik V in Korea has progressed." In particular, President Moon Jae-in ordered the inspection.

There are steps that must be taken to