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South Korea MFDS: Clinical Evidence2026 Field Guide

The Notice 2026-63 exemption, the immediate-entry pathway, and the investigation rules — with the MFDS practice you need.

Notice live
Aug 2026
Categories
199
Early entry
3 yrs

Sourced from verified 2026 publications.

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Every figure in this guide traces to a named source — verified 2026 publications.

The Notice 2026-63 exemption

Notice 2026-63 (effective Aug 31, 2026): earn a post-market study exemption for new and orphan devices with overseas evidence.

The immediate-entry pathway

199 eligible categories (113 digital + 83 IVD): enhanced clinical evaluation data buys up to 3 years of non-reimbursed market entry.

The investigation rules

Annual status reports, the 20-day completion report, 3-year data retention, and the pseudonymized-data rule.

Sources & scope

  • youtube.com (Pure Global), MFDS Notice 2026-63 post-market study exemption (2026).
  • shinkim.com, MoHW/MFDS Immediate Market Entry Pathway (Jan 25, 2026).
  • mfds.go.kr, Enforcement Rule of the Medical Devices Act.

This guide is market-access intelligence, not regulatory or legal advice. MFDS clinical requirements, notice criteria, and nHTA rules change — professional review is required before business use.

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