The 15th Korea Integrative Medicine Expo opened on October 15 in Jangheung County, featuring a blend of modern medicine, traditional Korean medicine, and advanced health management technologies. The event will run until October 18.
Under the theme "Healing: The Answer of Integrative Medicine," the expo showcases the current and future landscape of integrative medicine, offering various health and healing programs that can be applied in daily life.
Co-hosted by the Gwangju Jeonnam Special City and Jangheung County, and organized by the Korea Integrative Medicine Expo Promotion Committee, the event includes participation from 73 institutions, including university hospitals, universities, medical organizations, and related groups.
The expo features six exhibition and experience halls: the Theme Hall, Integrative Medicine Hall, Wellness Healing Hall, Health Promotion Hall, Healthy Food Hall, and Health Industry Tech Hall.
The Theme Hall introduces the development and future of integrative medicine using AI health check mirrors and media facades. In the Integrative Medicine Hall, attendees can experience health management consultations, including traditional and modern medical treatments, rehabilitation medicine, exercise prescriptions, and university-specific healthcare programs.
Advanced health management programs are also available. In the Health Industry Tech Hall, visitors can experience AI electrocardiogram tests and stress measurements, while the Wellness Healing Hall offers assessments of healing indices, meditation, and health ball therapy to promote physical and mental well-being.
The Health Promotion Hall and Healthy Food Hall focus on practical health management content, including health information and proper dietary practices.
Throughout the expo, performances and health lectures will take place. On the opening day, a ceremony at 2 p.m. was followed by congratulatory performances from Kim Yong-bin, Park Hye-sin, Miss Kim, and Hyun Jin-woo.
On October 16, singer Sean will host a health lecture titled "Today's Health, Happy Life!" On October 17, a sing-along show for children featuring Bread Barber Shop and a lecture by Professor Hong Jeong-ki on "Preparing for a Healthy Old Age in the 100-Year Era" will be held. The final day, October 18, will feature an academic event by the Clinical Integrative Medicine Cancer Society.
Utilizing Jangheung's natural environment, the expo also includes healing programs such as walking in the cypress forest, forest therapy park meditation, healing yoga, and guided healing tours with cultural interpreters.
Programs for families, including traditional herbal medicine experiences and various cultural performances, aim to extend the concept of integrative medicine beyond specialized medical fields into everyday health and healing.
Jangheung County Mayor Sa Sun-moon stated, "This expo is an opportunity to directly experience the diverse fields of integrative medicine and reflect on the value of a healthy life. I hope many people visit Jangheung to experience the possibilities of integrative medicine and the value of healing, spending meaningful time for their physical and mental health."
Meanwhile, Jangheung County plans to use this expo as a chance to promote integrative medicine-related medical and health content alongside local natural healing resources, enhancing its competitiveness in wellness tourism linked to health and relaxation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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