Started with the name of "Union of Korean Medicine Doctors" in 1898, the Association of Korean Oriental Medicine(AKOM) was authorized as a medical association with national organizations of Traditional Korean Medicine doctors by the government in 1952.

The association is established as prescribed by the medical law(Art. 26). And all Korean Oriental Medicine doctors shall join the association and observe the constitution of the association according to the same statute. The medical law(Art. 2) defines KOM doctors as medical professionals along with western medicine doctors and dentists. They acquire license form the Ministry of Health.Welfare and Family only after finishing the study in the university of Traditional Korean Medicine, receiving bachelor¡¯s degree and then passing the national examination.

In 2005, by constructing a new building in the symbolic place where memorial museum and park to commemorate KOM Dr. Heo Jun, who is revealed as a great sage in Korean Oriental Medicine history. The association opened a new era for the take-off into world medicine.

The association is committed to improving the health and social welfare of the people, promoting scientific research and friendship among members, standing up for the interests of the members and establishing order in medical system.



The association has a headquarters in Seoul, 16 chapter offices in major cities and provinces and 216 subdivision offices in minor cities, districts and universities.

The association has a deliberative organ composed of representatives of members.