Thank you for your interest in the Korean Pharmacopuncture Institute (KPAI).
Established in 1990, the KPAI has reached its current state of development thanks to the foresight of our senior executives and the encouragement of many domestic and international supporters, including Korean Medicine doctors. With this dynamism, we are committed to advancing Pharmacopuncture as a key pillar of Korean Medicine on the global stage.
With approximately 5,000 members out of 20,000 Korean Medicine doctors, our institute conducts active research in collaboration with 12 colleges of Korean Medicine and hospitals nationwide, achieving significant academic milestones. Following the publication of the Pharmacopuncture textbook in 2010, we released English and Chinese editions in 2011, laying a solid foundation for the globalization of this field.
These continuous research achievements are being widely shared internationally through our flagship journal, the Journal of Pharmacopuncture (JoP). Established in 1997 as an Open Access journal and indexed in MedLine (PubMed), JoP serves as a vanguard in promoting the excellence of Korean Medicine to the world.
Furthermore, the institute hosts the International Scientific Acupuncture and Medicine Symposium (ISAMS) annually, rotating across different continents to provide a platform for experts to exchange information and build lasting academic networks. In our laboratories and sterile rooms, which comply with KGMP standards, we focus on developing new pharmacopuncture treatments and ensuring their safety and standardization.
To ensure our efforts contribute to society, KPAI has been consistently conducting medical volunteer activities since 2010. We regularly visit underserved areas to listen to those in need and strive to create a healthier world through pharmacopuncture.
While the past years have been a time of laying the foundation through diverse research and activities, as of 2026, our institute is moving more dynamically than ever toward the modernization, globalization, and standardization of pharmacopuncture. We will remain a place that listens to the voices of our members and seeks collaborative solutions to share these advancements. We ask for your continued interest, encouragement, and participation.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
- Ph.D. Ahn Byung-Soo
- President
- Korean Pharmacopuncture Institute
KPI
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