Korean Medicine
"Korean Medicine" refers to medical practices based on medicine,
traditionally descended from our ancestors, and medical practices and herbal medicines
that have been scientifically applied and developed based on them.
Korean Medicine is a person-centered medicine, and the disease is caused
by the body and mind of the person, and it has the characteristics of personalized medicine
that differs in prescription and treatment depending on the person.
History of Korean Medicine
Development based on independent medical knowledge
BC 18~AD 660 Three Kingdoms period
Laid the theoretical foundation under the influence of Korean Traditional Medicine
(韓土醫學) and Buddhism Medicine
AD 676~935 United Silla period
Achieved remarkable progress in the medicine field, which is distinctive
from other states.
AD 918~1392 Goryeo period
Developed a unique medical system based on medical knowledge from various
countries and providing official medical services.
AD 1392~AD 1910 Joseon period
The advancement of medical science based on empirical and scientific
perspectives helped establish a practical medical school and proposed Sasang
Constitutional Medicine (SCM), or Sasang typology for the first time breaking
new ground in the Korean Pharmaceutical sector.
During the enlightenment period, the Korean Empire intends to implement
a medical education and doctor system that harmoniously combines traditional
medicine from the ancestors and modern medicine from the West.
The license system for Korean Medicine practitioners introduced in 1951
and the first college for Korean Medicine was established in 1955.
As of 2020, there are 11 Traditional Korean Medicine colleges (6-year course) and
one Professional Graduate School of Korean Medicine in Korea.
The Act on the Promotion of Korean Medicine and Pharmaceuticals promulgated
in 2003 has encouraged advances in Korean Medicine.