APAC

• PR Bom Joins GHMC as Exclusive Partner in South Korea, Strengthening APAC Reach
• Specialist Agency Brings Deep Regulatory Expertise and Client-Centric Approach to a Highly Regulated Market

NEW YORK and SEOUL, July 15, 2025 – Global Health Marketing & Communications (GHMC), the largest and most robust partnership of independent healthcare agencies worldwide, today announced the addition of PR Bom, a South Korea-based agency, to its global network. This new partnership strengthens GHMC’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and enhances its capabilities in one of the world’s most tightly regulated and strategically important healthcare markets.

Founded in 2015, PR Bom is a healthcare-focused communications agency that delivers practical, effective solutions by combining deep regulatory expertise with a client-centric approach. Operating within South Korea’s complex healthcare environment—characterized by a universal national health insurance system, a ban on direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising, and a layered reimbursement framework—PR Bom has earned a strong reputation for its strategic communications and consistent results.

“PR Bom is an exciting and highly relevant addition to the GHMC network, offering unparalleled insight into South Korea’s unique healthcare communications landscape,” said Claire Eldridge, Global Managing Director, GHMC. “Their proven expertise and innovative approach will bring tremendous value to our clients operating in or entering the Korean market.”

As GHMC’s exclusive partner in South Korea, PR Bom brings specialized capabilities in corporate and brand communications, crisis and issues management, and digital engagement for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients. The agency also creates multimedia content for platforms like YouTube, addressing the growing need for digital storytelling.

“We are honored to join the GHMC network as the exclusive partner representing South Korea. This partnership marks a meaningful step in expanding our business across Asia and globally,” said Eunjeong Jeon, CEO of PR Bom. “Through this collaboration, we aim to offer a broader range of healthcare marketing and communications services, while also providing more strategic solutions to support Korean companies seeking to enter international markets.”

As GHMC’s representative in South Korea, PR Bom joins a network of over 700 healthcare communications professionals in more than 60 countries, committed to delivering dynamic, health-driven experiences through insight-led strategies and collaborative execution. PR Bom will join Asia-Pacific agencies in Singapore (Spurwing), Australia (VIVA!), India (MediaMedic) and Taiwan (Elite PR) in driving regional collaboration for healthcare clients.

About Global Health Marketing & Communications (GHMC)
Established in 2001, GHMC is the largest and most robust partnership of independent healthcare agencies worldwide, dedicated to improving outcomes through the delivery of dynamic, health-driven experiences that result in meaningful global change. With an average member agency tenure of more than 10 years, the group consists of more than 700 health-specialist communications professionals spanning more than a dozen disciplines, from patient engagement to medical communications to advertising and clinical trial recruitment. The agencies that make up the partnership share a belief in insights-driven strategies and a commitment to collaboration. Today, GHMC has capabilities and reach into more than 60 countries. For more information, visit GHMCNetwork.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About PR Bom
Founded in January 2015, PR Bom is a healthcare-specialized communications agency based in Seoul, South Korea. The agency focuses on corporate PR, brand PR, issues and crisis management, and digital communications for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. With expertise in navigating South Korea’s stringent regulatory environment, PR Bom has become a trusted partner for local and multinational clients alike. For more information, visit www.prbom.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New regional headquarters, senior appointment and Hong Kong agency partner reflect growing demand for GLOBALHealthPR’s unique independent agency network

 

NEW YORK, 11 January 2017 – GLOBALHealthPR^®, the largest independent health and science communications agency partnership worldwide, has announced the opening of its new Asia-Pacific headquarters, located in Singapore’s Central Business District. The new office is opening under the direction of James Yi, the newly appointed Executive Director, APAC. It also follows the recent addition of Madison Communications as GLOBALHealthPR’s exclusive partner in Hong Kong, allowing the network to more closely support emerging client needs in the region.

Asia Pacific (APAC) is an important region for GLOBALHealthPR, which boasts a global presence in more than 40 markets spanning six continents. The unique GLOBALHealthPR model, which has united a roster of best-in-market independent agencies, is now in its 16th year of operation with more than a decade working in APAC. The GLOBALHealthPR network delivers local, regional and global healthcare communications expertise through carefully selected partner agencies that choose to work together based on shared values, independence and flexibility.

“GLOBALHealthPR has successfully harnessed the dedication and commitment of top independent agencies, creating a communications powerhouse with deep-rooted and focused expertise across the APAC region,” said Yi. “By aligning the strongest regional agencies, GLOBALHealthPR has created an unmatched ability to deliver health and science strategies, while remaining both nimble and aggressive in communicating with key stakeholders. I look forward to forging partnerships with our clients that go beyond the confines of a traditional holding company model.”

Yi steps into his new role having spent the last 12 years based in APAC leading both regional and country-level PR programming. Overall, he has 20 years of experience in the health and communications industries, including leading the healthcare team at Fleishman-Hillard in Singapore, successfully starting his own firm focusing on the health sector, and serving as Managing Director of Ogilvy Public Relations Vietnam and CEO & Market Leader for Burson-Marsteller Korea.

“The Asia Pacific region is the source of considerable growth and innovation in the healthcare industry, creating an increased need for best-in-class, health-focused strategic communications solutions for clients in the region,” said Jonathan Wilson, President of GLOBALHealthPR. “James is a proven leader with more than two decades of experience working across diverse roles and geographies in the health and life-science industries. We’re thrilled he’s chosen to join GLOBALHealthPR and believe he has the right vision and expertise to further our position as the top healthcare communications network in the region.”

About GLOBALHealthPR^®

Founded in 2001 with headquarters in New York and regional hub offices in London and Singapore, GLOBALHealthPR is a partnership of independently owned and operated health and science communications agencies that choose to work together based on common values. With more than 600 health-specialist communications professionals, researchers and medical advisors on staff serving over 200 organizations globally, the agencies that make up the partnership share a belief in insights-driven strategies and a commitment to collaboration in order to provide clients the best possible counsel and execution.

GLOBALHealthPR’s presence spans more than 40 countries covering Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific regions. GLOBALHealthPR clients include top global pharmaceutical companies, medical-device manufacturers, consumer goods companies and hospital organizations.

For more information, visit www.globalhealthpr.com or follow us on Twitter: @GLOBALHealthPR.

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