Daegu｜Visit the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Korean Medicine and Learn about the Origins of Korean Medicine

The development of Traditional Chinese Medicine, known in Japan as Kampo and Japanese medicine, and in Vietnam as Eastern medicine, became known in Korea as Korean medicine. This is more than just a name difference; over centuries of development, it has been integrated into the culture of the Korean Peninsula, forming a unique system.

Like Western medicine, it is divided into branches, treating the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys separately. While it shares its roots in the Neijing (Inner Canon of Medicine) and the Treatise on Febrile Diseases, it incorporates Confucian thought, such as the Jingyue Complete Works, and presents a different approach from traditional Chinese medicine, which incorporates Taoist principles.

The Yangnyeongsi Museum of Korean Medicine, established in 1993, is interesting in that it uses model figures to recreate scenes of Korean medicine treating patients and providing treatment 350 years ago. It also recreates historical scenes of the city, such as the preparation and drying of medicines. To engage children, a three-sided immersive film recounts the history of ancient Korean medicine.

It also houses a collection of ancient pharmacopoeias. In addition to the aforementioned divisions, they also use facial features to distinguish four types of people: Taiyang, Taiyin, Shaoyang, and Shaoyin. These factors include dietary considerations and potential illnesses. Come find out which one you belong to.

Finally, don't forget: you can try on hanbok for free. I didn't join a tour group that day, so I skipped it. Instead, try the free traditional Korean medicine, Ssanghwajang.

📍Address: 49 Dalgubeol-daero 415-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
🚗A five-minute walk from Jungangno Subway Station.
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Post by 旅行中的野馬 | Sep 28, 2025