The definition of ‘deadline’ is a time limit set in advance. So what is the right thing to do if the deadline has ended without a conclusion being made?

Providing a justifiable explanation is very important in administrative affairs. Explanations are necessary not only in the course of introducing or abolishing a system, but also when exceptions occur in the process of applying regulations.

However, no explanation has been given when the drug price negotiation term between the NHIS and pharmaceutical companies have been extended beyond the deadline. The parties involved point to the ‘confidentiality clause’ as the reason for the lack of explanation. They do not disclose whether the n