The news that presidential candidate Lee Jae-Myung's is considering reimbursement of hair loss treatments as his election pledge is drawing attention for days. However, as many unresolved issues including creating empathy on its need, budgetary projections, and review of beneficiaries remain, it is unclear whether this may be practically enforceable.

Although most pharmacies are welcoming the pledge, the expectation is that some pharmacies that have been selling non-reimbursed hair loss drugs at a lower price will not be welcoming the reimbursement.

Lee’s vow to review reimbursement of hair loss treatments has generated continuous buzz in online communities. Since the drugs cost ove