The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

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Current Status and Sustainable Development Strategies of Traditional Korean Medicine Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Global Health

국제보건에서 한의약 공적개발원조의 현재와 지속가능한 발전전략

  • Yeeun Hwang (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Seunghyeon Lee (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Hyungwoo Kim (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Hyoju Nam (National Institute for Korean Medicine Development) ;
  • Seungun Lee (Korean Medicine Service Team Abroad) ;
  • Yousang Baik (National Institute for Korean Medicine Development) ;
  • Han Chae (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
  • 황예은 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원) ;
  • 이승현 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원) ;
  • 김형우 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원) ;
  • 남효주 (한국한의약진흥원) ;
  • 이승언 (대한한의약해외의료봉사단) ;
  • 백유상 (한국한의약진흥원) ;
  • 채한 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원)
  • Received : 2024.01.19
  • Accepted : 2024.02.16
  • Published : 2024.03.01
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Abstract

Objectives: Korea has a unique history of being both a recipient and a donor of Official Development Assistance (ODA), and the international community expects Korea to contribute to the development of developing countries by utilizing this experience. Traditional Korean medicine (TKM) seeks to contribute to global health, however the concept of ODA has been unclear and there has been no clear strategy and sustainable initiatives. Methods: This study examines the concept of ODA and its application in global health, including business objectives, scale, evaluation principles, and development strategies. Additionally, we reviewed the current status of Traditional Korean medicine globalization projects and conducted a SWOT analysis of the internal and external environment of the TKM sector. Based on these findings, we redefined the concept of ODA for TKM and proposed suggestions for its development. Results: The current study identified key ideas for TKM ODA. It should prioritize the improvement of primary healthcare in recipient countries, aligning with the international evaluation criteria of the SDGs. Secondly, TKM's 70 years of experience can be leveraged to enhance both the competence and economic benefits of recipient countries' medical systems. Based on these concepts, a TKM ODA development model was proposed, comprising two core visions, three development strategies and goals, and six core values. Conclusion: This study systematically examined the TKM in global health and suggested sustainable development strategies for TKM ODA. Through its expansion, TKM could contribute to the advancement of global traditional medicine and its overall engagement in healthcare.

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본 연구는 부산대학교의 연구비지원을 받았음.

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