South Korea plans to introduce abortion pills for pregnancies up to nine weeks by the first quarter of 2027, marking the country’s first formal approval. Doctors will initially prescribe and dispense the medication directly for two years while regulators monitor safety and establish clinical guidelines. The move follows a 2019 Constitutional Court ruling that struck down the abortion ban. Supporters say regulated access will protect women from unsafe drugs, while opponents and doctors continue demanding safeguards and legal clarity today.
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