The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea (PSK) stands as the premier professional and scholarly organization, comprising scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry, both within Korea and internationally. Established in 1946, the PSK represents the diverse spectrum of professionals practicing pharmaceutical sciences. Its core mission is to foster knowledge, cultural enrichment, and advancement through pharmaceutical research and engaging membership activities.

Recognized as a leading authority in state-of-the-art research and clinical advancements in pharmaceutical studies within Korea, the PSK is wholly committed to promoting excellence across research, education, and clinical practice in this field. Presently, the society operates through three branches, 21 divisions, 16 committees, five research groups, and boasts an impressive membership of approximately 15,500 individuals.

Central to its dissemination of knowledge, the PSK publishes three major peer-reviewed journals. Among them is the Archives of Pharmacal Research (APR), a monthly publication in English, alongside Yakhak Hoeji, a bimonthly publication in Korean. Additionally, the society presents Drug Targets and Therapeutics (DTT), published semiannually in English.

The PSK orchestrates significant scientific gatherings twice annually, namely the Spring Convention and Fall Convention, which serve as focal points for the latest developments across all fields of pharmaceutical sciences. These conventions feature distinguished international speakers and showcase about 700 scientific papers, ensuring the dissemination of cutting-edge research to a wide audience.

2000 ~ Present더보기

2020

• Jun. 2023 APR’s 2022 JCR Impact Factor: 6.7
• Jan. 2023 Mi-Ock Lee was inaugurated as the 53rd president
• Jul. 2022 The first issue of Drug Targets and Therapeutics (DTT)

2010

• Jul. 2022 The first issue of Drug Targets and Therapeutics (DTT)
• Jul. 2022 The first issue of Drug Targets and Therapeutics (DTT)
• Jun. 2018 APR's 2017 Impact Factor: 2.330
• Sep. 2017 Hosting 77th FIP World Congress
• Oct. 2016 The 70th (75th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
• Mar. 2015 Launched Electronic Newsletter of The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea named "E-PharmWorld" (Vol. 36-1)
• Jun. 2014 Established the subcommittee of Radiopharmaceuticals and Pharmacy History
• Dec. 2012 Compiled a 60-year history of the PSK
• Nov. 2011 The 60th (65th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
• Jun. 2011 Inaugural general meeting and Conference of the Chung Cheong branch
• May. 2011 Made an exchange agreement with The Chinese Pharmaceutical Association
• Sep. 2010 Began direct election system of the president

2000

• Dec. 2008 Inaugural general meeting and Conference of the Ho Nam branch
• Mar. 2008 Made an exchange agreement with The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
• Sep. 2007 Joined the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
• Aug. 2007 Springer began to publish APR
• Dec. 2002 Compiled a 50-year history of the PSK
• Oct. 2001 The 50th (55th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK

1946 ~ 1990 더보기

1990

• Jul. 1997 Established the subcommittee of Oriental Pharmacy
• Mar. 1997 Established the subcommittee of Clinical Pharmacy
• Feb. 1996 APR indexed in the SCI Expanded (SCIE)
• Jun. 1995 The 80th anniversary of the Korean Pharmacy and the International Symposium
• Nov. 1991 Established the subcommittee of Pathophysiology
• Oct. 1991 The 40th (45th anniversary) International Conference on New Drug Development
• Jan. 1991 Established the subcommittee of Microbiology

1980

• Dec. 1989 Established the subcommittee of Medicinal Chemistry
• Dec. 1988 Established the subcommittee of Hospital Pharmacy
• Dec. 1983 Compiled a 30-year history of the PSK
• Sep. 1983 Established a logo of the PSK
• Sep. 1981 The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea as corporation
• Sep. 1981 30th (35th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK

1970

• Dec. 1978 The first issue of Archives of Pharmacal Research (APR), an official journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea
• Sep. 1975 Launched the journal "Pharmacon" (Renamed as PharmWorld in 1997)

1960

• Oct. 1969 The 20th (25th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
• Apr. 1969 Inaugural general meeting and Conference of the Young Nam branch
• Dec. 1969 Established the subcommittee of Natural Products
• Sep. 1968 Hosting the 3rd FAPA General Assembly and the 2nd Asia Pharmacy Association (Seoul)
• Aug. 1965 Join the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA)

1950

• Nov. 1957 Established the subcommittee of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
• Jul. 1954 Established five subcommittees under the PSK (Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology, Hygiene Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
• Jan. 1953 The second issue of Yakhak Hoeji (Published by The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea)

1940

• Mar. 1948 The first issue of Yakhak Hoeji (Published by The Pharmaceutical Society of Chosun)
• Dec. 1946 The first academic meeting
• Apr. 1946 The first general meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea (President: Bong Seop Do)
• Mar. 1946 Founded the Pharmaceutical Society of Chosun (Renamed as The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea in 1951)