To promote the exchange of information and cooperation in areas pertinent to medical products and the relevant administrative and regulatory matters, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (MHLW) concluded the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in 2015.
Based on this MOC, PMDA has regular discussions and exchange of opinions with MFDS to enhance regulatory harmonization.
Bilateral Arrangements
Memorandum of Cooperation (August 2015)
Joint statement
On July 18th 2025, MHLW and PMDA held a bilateral meeting with MFDS, and issued a joint statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of memorandum of cooperation on Medical Products Regulatory Dialogue and Cooperation Framework as an outcome of the meeting.