National Development Institute of Korean Medicine

The National Development Institute of Korean Medicine (NIKOM) is a specialized public institution under the South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare dedicated to the advancement and globalization of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM). NIKOM focuses on the standardization of herbal materials, the development of new TKM-based drugs, and the modernization of clinical practices through rigorous scientific validation. The institute operates high-tech R&D centers and GMP-certified manufacturing facilities to support the entire lifecycle of Korean medicine products, from raw material cultivation to clinical trial material production. By fostering industrial growth and international cooperation, NIKOM aims to integrate traditional wisdom with modern biotechnology to improve public health outcomes. It serves as a critical bridge for private companies seeking to commercialize standardized herbal therapies and evidence-based traditional treatments.