Korea considers Medical Professionalism and Self-Regulation
The Korean Medical Association (KMA) is hosting a policy forum in Seoul focused on medical professionalism and self-regulation, aimed at examining the limitations of South Korea’s current government-centered physician licensing system and exploring stronger professional oversight by the medical community. The forum will bring together lawmakers, government officials, medical professionals, academics, legal experts and patient advocates to discuss international examples of professional self-regulation and possible reforms to Korea’s system. Presentations and discussions will address the concept of medical professionalism, case studies from other countries and potential institutional changes, including the KMA’s proposal to establish a Korean Medical Licensing Board to play a larger role in licensing management and ethical discipline. KMA leaders say strengthening expert-led self-regulation would enhance professional accountability, improve patient safety and help restore public trust in the healthcare system.