South Korea expands ethical oversight of animal testing in national R&D

● Updated Law: Enforcement Decree of the Animal Protection Act What it does: Broadens ethical oversight of animal testing in national research projects Took effect: Dec. 3 South Korea has expanded ethical requirements for animal testing conducted as part of national research and development projects, bringing a wider range of institutions under regulatory oversight. Under the revised decree, companies governed by the Commercial Act, small and medium-sized enterprises, and nonprofit organizations