Korean bishops condemn abortifacient ‘Ella’

July 21, 2011

The Korean Bishops’ Conference has denounced the South Korean government’s decision to permit the sale of the emergency-contraception drug Ella (Ulipristal), which can act as an abortifacient.

“It is very regrettable, and the government is extremely irresponsible,” the bishops’ pro-life committee said in a statement.

 

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Further information:

• Bishops denounce new birth pill (UCA News)
• Cardinal warns against FDA plans to approve abortifacient Ulipristal (CWN, 6/21/10)