# Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare

> Citation bundle for Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare on The Treatment Registry.
> URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/regulatory-bodies/korean-ministry-of-health-welfare
> Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/regulatory-bodies/korean-ministry-of-health-welfare

- Country: south-korea
- Type: ministry
- Official register / verification URL: https://www.mohw.go.kr

## Description

Central Korean government ministry regulating healthcare facilities, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and public health. Issues medical licences and operates licence verification through the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). Also oversees the international patient facility registration required for clinics treating medical tourists.

## Sources

- [Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare — official register](https://www.mohw.go.kr)