Physicians in Revolt: An Ethnography of Conflict within the Korean Medicine Community in South Korea

Seonsam Na

doi:10.1080/01459740.2026.2674065

May 19, 2026Medical Anthropology

Physicians in Revolt: An Ethnography of Conflict within the Korean Medicine Community in South Korea

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This research aims to understand the internal conflicts within South Korea's Korean medicine community influenced by external pressures.
Ethnographic approach to study the Korean medicine community
In-depth interviews and observations of physicians
Analysis of socio-political dynamics affecting the community
Identification of rising tensions between traditional practices and modern market demands
Documentation of a rebellion among physicians seeking to reclaim their professional identity
Insights into the impact of state policies on Korean medicine practitioners

Implication

Ethnography examines conflict within the Korean medicine community in South Korea, highlighting a rebellion against market forces.

Abstract

MEDIA TEASER: What happened to South Korean physicians practicing Korean medicine when state and market forces turned against them? This article examines a rebellion within their community.

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Seonsam Na (2026) studied this question.

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Physicians in Revolt: An Ethnography of Conflict within the Korean Medicine Community in South Korea

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