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, 17 committees, 6 research groups, and boasts an impressive membership of approximately 16,500 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.
2020
Jan. 2025Inauguration of Professor Hyung-Sik Kim as the 54th President of PSK (3 regional branches, 21 divisions, 6 research groups, 17 committees, and 16,533 members)
Nov. 2024Signed an MOU with the Pharmaceutical Society of Taiwan
Apr. 2023Initiated the Future Pharmacy Fund Project
Dec. 2022Launched the academic journal Drug Targets and Therapeutics (DTT)
Apr. 2021Reorganized society’s operational system (bylaws, regulations, guidelines, and internal rules)
Apr. 2020Established a digital library for PSK members (Kyobo Book Centre)
2010
Jun. 2018APR's 2017 Impact Factor: 2.330
Sep. 2017Hosting 77th FIP World Congress
Oct. 2016The 70th (75th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
Mar. 2015Launched Electronic Newsletter of The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea named "E-PharmWorld" (Vol. 36-1)
Jun. 2014Established the subcommittee of Radiopharmaceuticals and Pharmacy History
Dec. 2012Compiled a 60-year history of the PSK
Nov. 2011The 60th (65th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
Jun. 2011Inaugural general meeting and Conference of the Chung Cheong branch
May. 2011Made an exchange agreement with The Chinese Pharmaceutical Association
Sep. 2010Began direct election system of the president
2000
Dec. 2008Inaugural general meeting and Conference of the Ho Nam branch
Mar. 2008Made an exchange agreement with The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
Sep. 2007Joined the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Aug. 2007Springer began to publish APR
Dec. 2002Compiled a 50-year history of the PSK
Oct. 2001The 50th (55th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
1990
Jul. 1997Established the subcommittee of Oriental Pharmacy
Mar. 1997Established the subcommittee of Clinical Pharmacy
Feb. 1996APR indexed in the SCI Expanded (SCIE)
Jun. 1995The 80th anniversary of the Korean Pharmacy and the International Symposium
Nov. 1991Established the subcommittee of Pathophysiology
Oct. 1991The 40th (45th anniversary) International Conference on New Drug Development
Jan. 1991Established the subcommittee of Microbiology
1980
Dec. 1989Established the subcommittee of Medicinal Chemistry
Dec. 1988Established the subcommittee of Hospital Pharmacy
Dec. 1983Compiled a 30-year history of the PSK
Sep. 1983Established a logo of the PSK
Sep. 1981The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea as corporation
Sep. 198130th (35th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
1970
Dec. 1978The first issue of Archives of Pharmacal Research (APR), an official journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea
Sep. 1975Launched the journal "Pharmacon" (Renamed as PharmWorld in 1997)
1960
Oct. 1969The 20th (25th anniversary) general meeting and conference of the PSK
Apr. 1969Inaugural general meeting and Conference of the Young Nam branch
Dec. 1969Established the subcommittee of Natural Products
Sep. 1968Hosting the 3rd FAPA General Assembly and the 2nd Asia Pharmacy Association (Seoul)
Aug. 1965Join the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA)
1950
Nov. 1957Established the subcommittee of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
Jul. 1954Established five subcommittees under the PSK (Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology, Hygiene Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Jan. 1953The second issue of Yakhak Hoeji (Published by The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea)
1940
Mar. 1948The first issue of Yakhak Hoeji (Published by The Pharmaceutical Society of Chosun)
Dec. 1946The first academic meeting
Apr. 1946The first general meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea (President: Bong Seop Do)
Mar. 1946Founded the Pharmaceutical Society of Chosun (Renamed as The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea in 1951)