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Naeuiwon (Korean: 내의원; Hanja: 內醫院) was a palace pharmacy during the pre-modern Joseon period. Literally, it refers to the place located at the palace for medical issues. Its other names were such as Naeguk (내국; 內局) and Naeyakbang (내약방; 內藥房) which also designated the place or room for treatment.
Uinyeo (Korean: 의녀; Hanja: 醫女; lit. "medicine women" [1]) were female physicians who specialized in the treatment of women during the Joseon period (1392 – 1910) of Korea. [2] The uinyeo were established as a solution to social taboos against women receiving treatment from male physicians.
Heo Jun was born in 1539 to an affluent military family. He was well-educated and financially secure throughout his childhood. Although he belonged to a wealthy and respected household, he is thought to have faced discrimination from his lineage members and other aristocrats because he was born to a concubine.
In 1392, the year of the foundation of Joseon, the organ was established to succeed the Hyemingoguk (혜민고국; 惠民庫局), the former medical institution of Goryeo. In 1414, its name became Hyeminguk , and then finally changed to the name Hyeminseo in 1466 under the reign of Sejo of Joseon. [1] It was abolished in 1882. [citation needed]
The medical encyclopaedia named Classified Collection of Medical Prescriptions (醫方類聚, 의방유취), which included many classics from traditional chinese medicine, written by Kim Ye-mong (金禮蒙, 김예몽) and other Korean official doctors from 1443 to 1445, was regarded as one of the greatest medical texts of the 15th century. [6]
The Dongui Bogam (Korean: 동의보감; translated as "Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine" [1]) is a Korean book compiled by the royal physician, Heo Jun and was first published in 1613 during the Joseon period of Korea. The book is regarded as important in traditional Korean medicine, and
Seoul National University College of Medicine. As of 2023, medical education to become a professional medical doctor is offered by 40 universities. [3] The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (의학사) degree is awarded after completion of six years. Medical students must pass the Korean National Medical Licensing Examination to obtain ...
The Joseon dynasty ruled Korea from 1392 to 1897. The history of Joseon is largely divided into two parts: the early period and the late period; some divide it into three parts, including a middle period. The standard for dividing the early and the late periods is the Imjin War (1592–1598).