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Information about the Korean Medical Association
 Mission
Dedicated to the Enhancement of Health and Human Life
- Enhancing Medical Ethics
- Developing Medical Science and Technology
- Protecting Physicians' Rights and Interests
| Brief History |
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| 15.11.1908 |
Foundation of the Medical Affairs Research Society
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| 10.05.1947 |
Foundation of the Chosun Medical Association
as the first national organization of physicians |
| 10.05.1948 |
First Publication of the Journal of Chosun Medical
Association |
| 21.09.1948 |
Renamed the Korean Medical Association |
| 07.1949 |
Joined the World Medical Association (WMA) |
| 13.10.1961 |
Establishment of the Code of Physician's Ethics
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| 18.11.1961 |
Joined the Confederation of Medical Associations
in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO) |
| 21.03.1967 |
First Publication of Korean Medical Association
News |
| 24.10.1985 |
Dr. T.J. Moon inaugurated as the 37th President
of WMA |
| 08.07.1997 |
Hosting Korea-China Joint Medical Conference
in Beijing, China |
| 2000 |
Strike for physician rights, Introduction of
the Direct Vote System |
| 19.10.2000 |
Hosting ASEM Medical Forum in Seoul |
| 13.07.2001 |
Medical Cooperation Agreement between KMA and
Chosun Medical Association of North Korea |
| 03.05.2002 |
Hosting the 30th KMA Scientific Congress in
Seoul |
| 06.07.2002 |
Installation of the Research Institute for Healthcare Policy
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Organization
List of Officers & Board of Trustees : 2003. 5 ~ 2006.
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| President |
Dr. Kim, Jae Jung |
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| Vice Presidents |
Dr. Park, Han Sung |
Dr. Ro, Young Moo |
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Dr. Choi, Kyun |
Dr. Byun, Young Woo |
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Dr. Chung, Duk Hee |
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| Executive Vice President |
Dr. Kim, Seh Kon |
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| Auditors |
Dr. Sohn, Jae Hyun |
Dr. Cho, Kook Hyun |
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Dr. Yoon, Kang Mook |
Dr. Kim, Wan Sub |
| Congress of Delegates |
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Chairman |
Dr. Lee, Chae Hyun |
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Vice Chairman |
Dr. Rhe, Keun Shik |
Dr. Kim, Jeung Tae |
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Dr. Yoo, Hee Tak |
Dr. Kim, Seong Deuk |
| Board of Directors |
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General Affairs |
Dr. Roh, Man Hee |
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Planning |
Dr. Park, Yoon Hyung |
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Academic Affairs |
Dr. Chi, Hoon Sang |
Dr. Yoon, Young Bum |
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Treasure |
Dr. Han, Hyung-Il |
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Legal Affairs |
Dr. Jung, Hyo Sung |
Dr. Kim, Sun Wook |
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Medical Affairs
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Dr. Ko, Kwang Song |
Dr. Kim, Sung-Oh |
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Health Insurance
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Dr. Park Hyo Keel |
Dr. Shin, Chang-Rok |
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Public Relations
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Dr. Paik, Kyeung Yeul |
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Health Information
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Dr. Kim Ju Han |
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Cooperation and Liaison
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Dr. Ahn, Myoung-Ock |
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Community Participation
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Dr. Kwon, Yong Jin |
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Health Policy
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Dr. Yoon, Sukwan |
Dr. Jung, In Kwa |
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Dr. Kim, Joon |
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Secretary General
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Mr. Cho, Joong Jin |
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Declaration of Physicians' Ethics (Amended on February
27, 1997)
We physicians are granted the lofty mission of preserving and
enhancing the life and health of our nation and all mankind. Therefore
we, solemnly make it our duty to carry out this mission, and pledge
as follows:
We will preserve our dignity and honor as physicians in any circumstances,
by practicing the art of medicine to the best of our medical abilities
and with the highest standard of ethics.
We will discharge our social duty, by promoting a relationship
of love and confidence between physicians and their patients,
so they can trust and love each other.
We will exemplify the highest level of competence, through mutual
respect and cooperation with all medical professionals as well
as the companion physicians.
We affirm the nation's right to health and medical treatment
by creating the proper medical environment to meet the changing
social phenomena with in the nation as a whole.
We solemnly declare that we will uphold the honor of the medical
profession and the dignity of the physician by fulfilling the
above pledge faithfully.
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