1. Incurable Disease Treatment Case Study

(Arthritis) Pharmacopuncture and joint movement manual therapy for post-traumatic phalangeal osteoarthritis. 2021. Dr.Lee, Seung hwan, et al.
A case study of a patient with sports-induced finger arthritis that was unresponsive to other treatments who was cured with Pharmacopuncture and Chuna Therapy.

(Neuropsychiatry) A suspected case of somatic symptom disorder improved by herbal medicine: A case report. 2019. Dr.Lee, Seung hwan, et al.
A case study of a patient suffering from somatization disorder for six years who improved after taking herbal medicine for two months.

(Respiratory) Korean Medicine Treatment for a Patient with Post-COVID-19 Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Case Report. 2023. Dr. Shin Jeong Won, et al.
This case report describes a post–COVID-19 patient with pulmonary fibrosis who received 25 days of Korean medicine treatment, resulting in improvements in cough, dyspnea, quality of life, and fibrotic lesions on chest CT.

Understanding Experiences of Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients with Lung Cancer After Their Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Content Analysis. 2023. Dr. Shin Jeong Won, et al.
This study used semi-structured interviews and qualitative content analysis in patients with lung cancer to identify the multidimensional characteristics of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and differences according to treatment modalities, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.

Recurrent Bronchopneumonia in Bronchiectasis, Despite Antibiotic Treatment: A Case Report on Combined Treatment with Korean and Western Medicine. 2024. Dr. Shin Jeong Won, et al.
This paper reports on a bronchiectasis patient unresponsive to antibiotic treatment who showed significant improvements in clinical symptoms, CRP levels, and chest X-ray findings following complex Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, and Chuna manual therapy).

A case report of Gilgyeongbaeksan of chronic bronchitis in a patient. 2017. Dr.Lee, Seung hwan, et al.
A case report of a patient with chronic bronchitis who had cough and phlegm for more than 10 years and improved after a month of herbal medication.

2. Experimental paper

(Cancer) HDGA Regulates Estrogen Receptor Concentration in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells. 2020. Dr.Lee, Seung hwan
A paper confirming that HDGA extract has the potential to be developed as a treatment for estrogenic breast cancer cells (MCF-7), overcoming the side effects and limitations of existing treatments.

(Skin) Skin Improvement Effects of Gardeniae fructus Extract in HaCaT Keratinocytes, B16F10 Melanocytes, and CCD-986sk Fibroblast Cells. 2019. Dr.Lee, Seung hwan, et al.
A paper confirming the antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, moisturizing, and brightening activity of gardenia extract in various cellular tests.

(Skin) A Study of Anti-aging Effect on Skin of Seungmagalgeuntang and Fermented Seungmagalgeuntang Extracts. 2016. Dr.Lee, Seung hwan
A paper confirming the value of Seungmagalgeuntang and Fermented Seungmagalgeuntang extracts as an herbal topical agent and herbal cosmetics for skin aging inhibition and anti-wrinkle purposes.

3. Literature Review

Scoping Review of Prospective Clinical Studies, Projects, and Clinical Study Protocol for Korean Medicine Treatment on Dementia. 2021. Dr. Lee Dong Yoon, et al.
This study comprehensively analyzes prospective research trends in Korean Medicine (KM) for dementia, identifying the current treatment landscape and presenting directions for the qualitative growth and advancement of future clinical studies.

Classical, Non-Clinical, and Clinical Evidence of Yokukansan for Alleviating Aggression: Scoping Review. 2021. Dr. Lee Dong Yoon, et al
This study confirms the significant effectiveness, safety, and diverse pharmacological mechanisms of Yokukansan (YKS) in alleviating aggression associated with neuropsychiatric disorders, including dementia, through a review of clinical and preclinical evidence.

4. Studies related to Medical Services for Foreigners

Research on ways to attract foreign patients to a Korean medicine clinic: a retrospective 2024 case study from Seoul. 2025. Dr. Lee Seung Hwan, et al.
This study analyzed the clinical characteristics of foreign patients visiting a Korean Medicine clinic in 2024, confirming a demand for internal medicine and long-term herbal prescriptions in addition to musculoskeletal disorders. These findings suggest the importance of integrated and personalized programs to secure the competitiveness of TKM medical tourism in the post-COVID-19 era.
Korean Medicine Experiences and Clinical Challenges in the Treatment of Foreign Patients: A Qualitative Study. 2025. Dr. Shin Jeong Won, Lee Seung Hwan, et al.
This paper analyzed the opportunities and challenges in treating foreign patients, based on in-depth interviews with Korean Medicine practitioners experienced in this field, and suggested the necessity of strengthening communication systems, cultural competence, and institutional infrastructure for the globalization of Korean Medicine.

5. 14 papers about School Doctor of Korean Medicine (2016~2024)