November 07, 2025Nov 07, 2025
KCNA Ministry of Public Health (EN)

By Combining Koryo and Modern Medicine

Date: 19/04/2024 | Source: Ministry of Public Health (EN) | Read original version at source

The medical workers at the department of Koryo medicine of the Taesong District Hospital are famous for their high sense of responsibility for their work. They make a scientific diagnosis of their patients and, based on this, define methods for treating patients in detail.

Not long ago, a woman living in Ryongbuk-dong, Taesong District, was hospitalized for lumbar myalgia and paralyzed legs. Based on the examination of the patient and their clinical experience, the medical workers of the department decided to combine traditional Koryo medicine with modern medicine. While department chief An Myong Chol and doctor Kim Chol Jin applied acupuncture and hand massage, respectively, they combined modern medicine like antibiotics. Thanks to their effort, she recovered.

When she left the hospital after 30-odd days, she shed tears of gratitude, overwhelmed by the sincerity of the medical workers for her rather than pleasure to be cured.

A high sense of responsibility is unthinkable separated from a high level of practical ability. Busy as they were giving medical services, the medical workers of the department studied Koryo therapies and made strenuous efforts to apply them in clinical practice in combination with modern medicine. In the course of this, they developed many treatment methods including the one that combines the major acupuncture points of the human body with the points in radial vein corresponding to the aching part. Department chief An Myong Chol invented a biological resonance treatment device for improving effect of treatment and doctor Pak Song Ryong developed a precision acupuncture point detector, thereby ensuring accuracy in finding acupuncture points. Their experiences and treatment devices were appreciated at several exhibitions and festivals.

An Myong Chol said that even high skills can prove effective in treating patients when they are combined with sincere devotion with which to treat the patients like one’s own family members.

More From Ministry of Public Health (EN)

By Constantly Improving Nursing and Education of Children

By Constantly Improving Nursing and Education of Children

The Tonghung-dong Weekly Nursery in Central District, Pyongyang, directs great efforts to the nursing and education of children.

October 13, 2025

The Tonghung-dong Weekly Nursery in Central District, Pyongyang, directs great efforts to the nursing and education of children.

Blessed Quintuplets

Blessed Quintuplets

Pak Kyong Sim (28) gave birth to quintuplets in eight months of gestation after receiving maintenance treatment for multiple

October 13, 2025

Pak Kyong Sim (28) gave birth to quintuplets in eight months of gestation after receiving maintenance treatment for multiple

Natural Koryo Medicine Good for Treatment of Gynaecological Diseases

Natural Koryo Medicine Good for Treatment of Gynaecological Diseases

In general, hormone replacements and NSAIDs are used for the treatment of gynaecologic diseases including functional dysmenorrhea.

October 13, 2025

In general, hormone replacements and NSAIDs are used for the treatment of gynaecologic diseases including functional dysmenorrhea.

Producing Efficacious Koryo Medicines

Producing Efficacious Koryo Medicines

The Jangsu Koryo Medicine Pharmaceutical Factory in Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, is one of the renowned Koryo medicine

October 13, 2025

The Jangsu Koryo Medicine Pharmaceutical Factory in Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, is one of the renowned Koryo medicine

Koryo Therapy for Refractory Diseases

Koryo Therapy for Refractory Diseases

Kang Hyang Son, chief of the general surgery department of the orthopedic hospital of the Koryo Medicine General Hospital, is

October 13, 2025

Kang Hyang Son, chief of the general surgery department of the orthopedic hospital of the Koryo Medicine General Hospital, is

Expanding Application Scope of Fumigation Therapy

Expanding Application Scope of Fumigation Therapy

Jo Il Jun, chief of the circulatory internal department of the Pyongyang Municipal General Hospital No. 2, is well-known for his

October 13, 2025

Jo Il Jun, chief of the circulatory internal department of the Pyongyang Municipal General Hospital No. 2, is well-known for his

Improving Quality of Health Services

Improving Quality of Health Services

The massage therapy department of the acupuncture and moxibustion hospital of the Koryo Medicine General Hospital effectively

October 13, 2025

The massage therapy department of the acupuncture and moxibustion hospital of the Koryo Medicine General Hospital effectively

Spirit of Devoted Service and High Practical Ability

Spirit of Devoted Service and High Practical Ability

The Eighth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea stressed the need for health workers to embody the spirit of unconditional

October 13, 2025

The Eighth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea stressed the need for health workers to embody the spirit of unconditional

Meticulous Concern for Medical Appliance

Meticulous Concern for Medical Appliance

One Sunday in February 1971, President Kim Il Sung, during his field guidance at a local area, heard from officials that a branch

October 08, 2025

One Sunday in February 1971, President Kim Il Sung, during his field guidance at a local area, heard from officials that a branch

Sparing Nothing for Women

Sparing Nothing for Women

One day in June 2012, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the Breast Tumour Institute of the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital

October 08, 2025

One day in June 2012, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the Breast Tumour Institute of the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital

Devotion—Main Attribute of Healthcare

Devotion—Main Attribute of Healthcare

One day in May 2008, Chairman Kim Jong Il visited Hamhung College of Medical Sciences and instructed that the college should direc

October 08, 2025

One day in May 2008, Chairman Kim Jong Il visited Hamhung College of Medical Sciences and instructed that the college should direc

Efficacious Koryo Medicines

Efficacious Koryo Medicines

Koryo medicine production units in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, are producing efficacious medicines. The Phyongchon

September 24, 2025

Koryo medicine production units in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, are producing efficacious medicines. The Phyongchon

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spread to Centenarian

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spread to Centenarian

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Ri Hwa Ju, a woman centenarian living in People's Neighborhood Unit

September 24, 2025

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Ri Hwa Ju, a woman centenarian living in People's Neighborhood Unit

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spread to Centenarian

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spread to Centenarian

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Pyong Hwan, a woman centenarian living in People's Neighborhood

September 24, 2025

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Pyong Hwan, a woman centenarian living in People's Neighborhood

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spread to Centenarian

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spread to Centenarian

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Kye Ok, a woman centenarian who is living in People's Neighborhood

September 24, 2025

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Kye Ok, a woman centenarian who is living in People's Neighborhood

Respected Medical Worker

Respected Medical Worker

Jon Ryong Ae, head of the Pongnam Polyclinic in Phyongchon District, is appreciated as an official with high medical skills and

September 22, 2025

Jon Ryong Ae, head of the Pongnam Polyclinic in Phyongchon District, is appreciated as an official with high medical skills and

More Articles