The Korean Journal of Medicine

Perspectives

April 1, 2026

Questions Emerging from Medical Education in the Aftermath of the 2024 Medical Conflict in Korea

Kyung-Soon Hong

Korean J Med. 2026;101(2):57-60.

The 2024 medical conflict in Korea, often summarized as a ‘medical crisis’, exposed not only the fragility of the healthcare delivery system, but also the vulnerable foundations of undergraduate and...

In-depth review

April 1, 2026

Systemic Treatment for Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Hee Kyung Ahn

Korean J Med. 2026;101(2):70-76.

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women in Korea and its incidence is rapidly increasing. Perioperative systemic treatment plays a critical role in achieving a cure for early-stage...

In-depth review

April 1, 2026

Sarcopenia in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease on Dialysis

Geo Neul Park, Seon Min Kim, Yoonwon Choi, et al.

Korean J Med. 2026;101(2):77-83.

Sarcopenia is characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass accompanied by a decline in muscle strength and/or physical performance. Sarcopenia may develop in patients with end-stage kidney disease due...

In-depth review

April 1, 2026

Perioperative Pain Management in Hospital Medicine

Won Chang

Korean J Med. 2026;101(2):84-89.

Effective pain management for hospitalized individuals plays a crucial role in healthcare, affecting patient outcomes, and emotional and overall health. Successful pain management necessitates understanding the essence of pain and...

Original Article

April 1, 2026

Trends in Life-Sustaining Treatment Decisions and Their Implementation: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

Kyupin Ha, Wangi Park, Claire Junga Kim, et al.

Korean J Med. 2026;101(2):90-100.

Background/Aims: Since enforcement of the Life-Sustaining Treatment (LST) Decisions Act, a pilot project for medical insurance reimbursement related to LST decisions and their implementation began in February 2018. This pilot...

Current Issue: Volume 101(2); Apr 2026

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Korean Journal
of Medicine

Print ISSN: 1738-9364
Online ISSN: 2289-0769

19,564	What is Different about Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine?
17,194	Diagnosis and Management of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: The 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline, Korean Thyroid Association
22,997	Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Atrial or Ventricular Complexes
10,225	Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematuria
3,533	Present and Future of Cardiovascular Diseases in Korea: Prevention, Management, and Policy Recommendations

Cited By 1	Do We Really Need More Medical Schools or Doctors in Korea?
Cited By 1	Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Atrial or Ventricular Complexes
Cited By 1	Multiple Intramuscular Abscesses Caused by Nocardia abscessus in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Clinical Microbiology Considerations
Cited By 1	Establishing a Practical Loco-Regional Transfer System for Patients with Acute Cardiac Chest Pain
Cited By 1	Diagnosis, Clinical Course and Treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis