Pharmaceutical exports of ₩700 billion have remained strong since last year.

In July, domestic drug imports reached ₩1 trillion, the highest record ever. It is analyzed that it is a phenomenon caused by the full-fledged import of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

◆Monthly import amount is close to ₩1 trillion, up 25% year-on-year

According to the Korea Customs Service on the 16th, Korea's drug imports amounted to $819.58 million in July, the highest ever. Compared to $657.91 million in July last year, it rose by 25%.

It is analyzed that the increase in COVID vaccines has affected.