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South Korea Medical Affairs Outsourcing Market Size & Outlook

The medical affairs outsourcing market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 46.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.5% is expected of South Korea medical affairs outsourcing market from 2023 to 2030.

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Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$17.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$46.3
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
13.5%
Report Coverage
South Korea
South Korea Medical Affairs Outsourcing Market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea medical affairs outsourcing market highlights

  • The South Korea medical affairs outsourcing market generated a revenue of USD 17.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 46.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, medical writing & publishing was the largest revenue generating services in 2022.
  • Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) is the most lucrative services segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Medical affairs outsourcing market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 17.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 46.3 million
Growth rate13.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMedical writing & publishing
Fastest growing segmentMedical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMedical Writing & Publishing, Medical Monitoring, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Medical Information
Key market players worldwideIQVIA Holdings Inc, Icon PLC, The Medical Affairs Company, Syneos Health, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd, SGS AG, Ashfield Healthcare, ZEINCRO Group, Indegene


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 1.0% of the global medical affairs outsourcing market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, India medical affairs outsourcing market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 155.5 million by 2030.

South Korea is one of the largest markets in Asia Pacific along with Japan, China, and India. The medical device market is dependent on imports as low-end medical devices are manufactured in the country. High-end medical devices are imported from North America, Asia, and Europe. The medical equipment imports from these three regions account for 60.0% of the total market demand, with the U.S. holding the largest share among the three.

Companies exporting med-tech equipment to South Korea require appointment of a representative or an importer to ensure regulatory compliance & gain medical device approval. The demand for legal representation services is expected to increase owing to growing import of medical devices. Supportive government reforms are anticipated to propel market growth.

For instance, in 2020, the president of South Korea announced investment of nearly USD 1.7 billion to promote biotechnology & biopharmaceutical industry as well as encourage biopharmaceutical R&D & manufacturing. 

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Publish Date: Nov 17, 2025

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Medical Affairs Outsourcing Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Thermo Fisher Scientific IncView profile 122,000168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451www.thermofisher.com
Icon PLCView profile 41,150South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland, D18 X5R3www.iconplc.com
Wuxi AppTec Co LtdView profile 41,116288 Fute Zhong Road, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China, People's Republic of, 200131www.wuxiapptec.com
IQVIA Holdings IncView profile 87,0002400 Ellis Road, Durham, NC, United States, 27703www.iqvia.com
SGS AGView profile 103,1931 Place des Alpes, P.O. Box 2152, Geneva, Switzerland, CH-1211www.sgs.com
Syneos HealthView profile 1001-5000Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, North Americawww.syneoshealth.com/
The Medical Affairs CompanyView profile 101-250Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North Americawww.themedicalaffairscompany.com
Ashfield HealthcareView profile 1001-5000Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, Europeoneashfield.com/
ZEINCRO GroupView profile 101-250Sofia, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, Europewww.zeincro.com/
IndegeneView profile 5001-10000Princeton, New Jersey, United States, North Americawww.indegene.com/

South Korea Medical Affairs Outsourcing Market Outlook

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Medical Writing & Publishing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.23% in 2022.

Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea medical affairs outsourcing market based on medical writing & publishing, medical monitoring, medical science liaisons (msls), medical information covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.




South Korea is one of the largest markets in Asia Pacific along with Japan, China, and India. The medical device market is dependent on imports as low-end medical devices are manufactured in the country. High-end medical devices are imported from North America, Asia, and Europe. The medical equipment imports from these three regions account for 60.0% of the total market demand, with the U.S. holding the largest share among the three.

Companies exporting med-tech equipment to South Korea require appointment of a representative or an importer to ensure regulatory compliance & gain medical device approval. The demand for legal representation services is expected to increase owing to growing import of medical devices. Supportive government reforms are anticipated to propel market growth.

For instance, in 2020, the president of South Korea announced investment of nearly USD 1.7 billion to promote biotechnology & biopharmaceutical industry as well as encourage biopharmaceutical R&D & manufacturing. 

  • South Korea Medical Affairs Outsourcing Market Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Medical Writing & Publishing
    • Medical Monitoring
    • Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
    • Medical Information
    • Others
  • South Korea Medical Affairs Outsourcing Market Industry Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Biopharmaceutical
    • Medical Devices

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