Japan's Shionogi seeks OK for COVID-19 pill in South Korea via tie-up

Emergency use authorization has been delayed in home market

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Shinogi aims for early authorization of the antiviral drug in South Korea after a setback in Japan. (Photos by Shionogi, Tomoki Mera)

NEO JIMBO, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Japanese drugmaker Shionogi will work with a company in South Korea to seek authorization there for a treatment for COVID-19 under an agreement announced Friday.

As part of the deal, Seoul-headquartered Ildong Pharmaceutical will be responsible for applying for emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 pill and, if the application is approved, for negotiating government purchases.

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