The Korean Journal of Medicine

Perspectives

June 1, 2026

Guidelines for Preventing Medical Disputes at Each Stage of Care: Internal Medicine

Sung Eun Kim

Korean J Med. 2026;101(3):107-112.

According to Medical Law, internal medicine is an essential medical course for the opening of a general hospital, and covers many departments of medical treatment under its jurisdiction. Due to...

Perspectives

June 1, 2026

Current Status and Institutional Challenges of Medical Disputes in Internal Medicine: An Analysis of Data from the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency

Ei Youn Kim, Juneyoung Yoon

Korean J Med. 2026;101(3):113-118.

Despite remarkable advances in medical technology, the increasing number of high-risk elderly patients and rising patient expectations have led to an increase in medical disputes in Korea. Internal medicine faces...

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June 1, 2026

Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastric Subepithelial Lesions

You Kyoung Lee, Seung Joo Kang

Korean J Med. 2026;101(3):119-126.

The endoscopic diagnosis of gastric subepithelial lesions (SELs) relies primarily on gross features, including shape, color, surface characteristics, mobility, and size. However, endoscopic inspection alone is insufficient for a definitive...

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June 1, 2026

Emerging Targeted Therapies for Sjögren’s Disease and Evolving Clinical-Trial Endpoints

Kyung-Ann Lee

Korean J Med. 2026;101(3):127-136.

Sjögren’s disease (SjD) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by glandular dysfunction and diverse extraglandular manifestations. Despite a strong immunological rationale, many immunomodulatory trials have failed to show consistent efficacy,...

In-depth review

June 1, 2026

From Genes to Clinics: The Genomic Paradigm Shift in Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Care

Woo Sik Yang, Ho Sik Shin

Korean J Med. 2026;101(3):137-143.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is undergoing a paradigm shift as genetic insights have reshaped its diagnosis and management. Rare monogenic variants explain a growing number of early onset and familial...

Current Issue: Volume 101(3); Jun 2026

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Korean Journal
of Medicine

Print ISSN: 1738-9364
Online ISSN: 2289-0769

26,147	Diagnosis and Management of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: The 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline, Korean Thyroid Association
23,996	What is Different about Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine?
26,365	Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Atrial or Ventricular Complexes
10,409	Updated Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome
4,223	2025 ERS/ATS Update of the Classification of Interstitial Pneumonias: Key Changes

Cited By 1	Do We Really Need More Medical Schools or Doctors in Korea?
Cited By 1	Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Atrial or Ventricular Complexes
Cited By 1	Multiple Intramuscular Abscesses Caused by Nocardia abscessus in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Clinical Microbiology Considerations
Cited By 1	Establishing a Practical Loco-Regional Transfer System for Patients with Acute Cardiac Chest Pain
Cited By 1	Diagnosis, Clinical Course and Treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis