KNAPS, Republic of KOREA,
Student Exchange Booklet 2023-2024
Table of Contents About KNAPS
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About Korea
5 What Makes KOREA Great?
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Pharmaceutical
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Attractions
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Pharmacy Schools in Korea & Curriculum
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SEP in KNAPS
22 Visiting Programme
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Testimonials of Visiting Programme
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Research Programme
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Testimonials of Research Programme
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How to join KNAPS SEP
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4 About KNAPS
About KNAPS KNAPS (Korean National Association for Pharmaceutical Students) is a non-governmental, non-religious, nonpolitical non-profit organization established in March 2007. As of 2023, it consists of 4,800 students from 37 pharmaceutical colleges and pharmacists nationwide. The organization is affiliated with IPSF/APRO, which is actively supported by FIP, UNESCO, CPA and WHO. It is the only organization in Korea with full membership of IPSF.
KNAPS engages in various international conferences to broaden its members’ perspectives. It joins the WC (World Congress), held regularly by the IPSF. In 2021, KNAPS successfully hosted the 66th IPSF WC. In addition, KNAPS actively participates in the APPS (Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium) annually, which is helded for one week to elect the next executive, discuss several topics, vote on agenda, and exchange each other's culture.
*FIP, INternational Pharmaceutical Federation; UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; WHO, World Health Organization; IPSF, International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation; APRO, Asian-Pacific Regional Officer
The Mission of KNAPS is: 1. Professional Development of Pharmacists 2. Quality Improvement in Public Health 3. Domestic and International Networking
2022 67th World Congress, in Egypt
National activities of KNAPS, such as NC(National Congress), KPLC(K Pharm Leaders’ Camp), Medical Awareness Campaign and Patient Counseling Event, bring students from the whole country every year. KNAPS also holds a variety of workshops, pharmaceutical symposiums, and several sessions to promote KNAPS and IPSF/APRO. You can visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram for more detailed information.
2022 Korea SEP, in Seoul
2022 Medical Awareness Campaign, in Seoul
www.knaps.or.kr www.facebook.com/knapsipsf www.instagram.com/knaps_korea_official www.instagram.com/sep.korea
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About Korea
South Korea
弘益人間, Benefit broadly the human world
51 million Population
29th most populous country on earth
9 Provinces Capital Currency Languages
Seoul Won (KRW, ￦) Korean
Asia
Republic of Korea is a country visited by approximately ten million international travelers every year. With its long history in culture and tradition, this country has a lot to offer to travelers.
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What Makes KOREA Great? - Seoul Never Sleeps Both traditional and modern elements of beauty harmoniously coexist in this city. Even though it has history of colonization, South Korea has conserved its legacy. The royal palaces, gardens, and fortresses surrounding Seoul are open to the public. The changing guards ceremony is held at the main gates everyday. Seoul prides on its traditional heritage and natural surroundings while embracing western influences. Skyscrapers have observation decks to take in the panorama of Seoul. River cruises run along the Han. Seoul is bursting with cultural events, performances, sports activities, culinary delights, and bustling nightlife as well. Shopping malls in special places are open 24/7 so you can shop whenever the urge strikes in Korea. The heart of this shopping explosion is Dong-dae-mun, a district of Seoul which houses 37 shopping centers, 35,000 shops, and 100,000 people working in the industry, even at 3AM. The shops are open from 10:30AM to 5AM the next day.
- Public Transportation System The public transportation system in Korea is very advanced. The subway, which is intricately woven like a spider's web, has 10 lines and 330 stations including Seoul and its surrounding areas, making it very accessible. The level of hygiene, comfort, and safety is high. Purchasing tickets and changing subway lines are intuitive, and stop announcements are in English. The entire edge of the tracks in most stations have glass walls to prevent anyone from falling onto the rails. Bus lines are even more intricate than subways. However, that problem can easily be overcomed by installing mobile applications that provide instructions and directions to get to the destination. South Korea has adopted payment systems that allow
usage of credit cards with an electronic chip embedded to pay for fares, or transportation-use debit cards that can be bought at convenience stores, and tickets purchased with cash at ticketing machines. - Hallyu The word "Hallyu", also known as the Korean wave, is a new word that emerged in the 1990s as the influence of Korean culture grew rapidly in other countries. Representative cultural contents of Hallyu include K-drama and E-sports. 1) K-pop K-pop is Korea's representative music genre, popular around the world and encompasses various styles of music. K-pop is famous for its addictive melodies and attractive stage performances by idol groups. In addition, K-pop has formed a global fandom due to the development of social media and the Internet. It provides opportunities to exchange culture among people from all around the world. 2) E-sports E-sports has completely established itself as the mainstream culture of millennials and Generation Z. They enjoy E-sports games through internet broadcasting or SNS platforms. Rather than the Olympics held every four years, there are many people who stay up all night looking forward to the finals of the League of Legends World Championship(LoL). Especially, audiences cheer for LoL pro gamer Faker(Lee Sang-hyeok)'s fantastic mouse movement and creative strategy. "PC bang" culture in Korea may be contributing to the development of E-sports. It was originally used to be an entertainment space where you can simply enjoy playing online games with friends, but it has recently been transformed into a complex cultural space such as a restaurant and cafe offering various cuisines.
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Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical Products Management Drug Utilization Review (DUR), one of the domestic healthcare systems, is in force to prevent inappropriate use of drugs since April 2008. DUR, which was benchmarked from the US, aims to protect public health by double checking prescriptions and reducing unnecessary medical expenses to prevent medication accidents. For instance, if a patient sees several doctors, the pharmacist will not know which medication the patient has taken in advance. These circumstances may lead to overdose and cause several side effects. DUR provides pharmacists with information on drug safety organized in 10 criteria, including real time check in contradictions between the newly prescribed drug and the drug taken in advance. As of 2019, the participation rate of medical intuitions for DUR reached 99.8%. Development of new drugs Equipped with advanced management and production mechanism, Korea’s pharmaceutical companies are receiving excellent feedbacks from all over the world
about their high-quality products. Since the very first creation, a product named “Sunpla Injection (cancer treatment)”, in 1999, 29 new drugs have been made in Korea as of March 2018. Furthermore, there are about 20 drug products that have established a foothold in major global pharmaceutical markets including the U.S. and Europe. Korea’s pharmaceutical companies have more than 900 new medicines currently in production which accounts for 4% of the total global pipeline. Korea plans to expand its investment in R&D to boost up the development of new medicines. Biopharmaceuticals Korea is stretching out its power in the global biopharmaceutical industry based on its outstanding biotechnology infrastructure, advanced clinical study, and world-class IT technology. Korea’s HearticellgramAMI (Pharmicell) is the world’s first stem-cell therapy product to gain approval for commercial. Moreover, 4 out of the 8 globally commercialized stem cell therapy products were developed in Korea.
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About Korea Attractions, Seoul
Hangang Park
The Han River, which crosses the center of Seoul, is a representative river in Korea. It is a relaxing place to lie down on the grass, have a picnic, and take a walk with friends and dogs. There are lots of parks built along the river, so you can ride a bike from park to park and appreciate the beautiful view of the Han River. Enjoy busking performances and take pictures at various photo spots as well.
Cheonggyecheon Cheonggyecheon is the ecological stream from Gwanghwamun to Dongdaemun. People can take a walk and refresh themselves here. Various events such as lighting ceremonies and marketplaces are frequently held, so it’s worth visiting for travelers.
Gyeongbok Palace It is the first palace in the Joseon dynasty and is the largest among the five remaining palaces in Seoul. You can look deep into the culture and architecture of the Joseon dynasty. Watching the palace royal guard changing ceremony will be a great experience.
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About Korea Attractions, Seoul
Insadong The maze-like Insadong street is a representative street of Korean traditional culture. This is a precious space where old but valuable traditional objects exist in the center of a city. This place has galleries, traditional crafts shops, tea houses, restaurants, and cafes.
Lotte World Adventure & Lotte World Tower Lotte World Adventure is Korea’s representative theme park featuring various attractions that provide you the new and pleasant experiences. Lotte World Tower with 123 floors and 555m heights is the world’s 6th tallest building. The Seoul Sky Observatory is located at the top of the Lotte World Tower and is the place where you can take in a gorgeous 360° view of Seoul.
Namsan Seoul Tower Located in the center of Seoul, Namsan Mountain is one of the most popular nightviewing spots. In particular, it is attractive to see the panoramic view of Seoul along the Namsan trail. You can use a cable car, and there are locks of love at the Namsan Seoul Tower observatory in Seoul, making it a perfect place to date for couples.
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About Korea Attractions, Seoul
Gangnam station This is Seoul‘s busiest area and the best place to get a real inside look at modern Korea. The station is a crucial transfer point between two subway lines and buses to all parts of Seoul. The entire area is densely packed with companies, restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, and fashion stores.
Seongsu and Seoul Forest Seongsu has been a popular neighborhood among young Koreans in recent years. Seongsu used to be an area lined with small factories. But nowadays, an array of cafes and restaurants placed in repurposed factories and old residential buildings make this place special. The most notable attraction in Seongsu is Seoul Forest which is a beautiful public park and a great place to walk and spend time away from touristy areas for an afternoon.
The War Memorial of Korea The memorial museum is filled with poignant exhibits, war memorabilia, artworks, and military equipment that make this a perfect place to learn about Korea’s history of war, most notably with North Korea. If you want to know more about the division of Korea, do not hesitate to visit. There is also a recorded guide headset at the entrance for you to pick up and listen to while strolling around.
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About Korea Attractions, Busan
Busan is the representative city of Korea together with Seoul. Busan is located at the southeastern end of Korea and is also Korea's No.1 port city. There are many good beaches and tourist attractions, so it is a tourist destination that even Koreans living in other regions frequently visit. Busan’s new slogan ‘Busan is good’ shows well the atmosphere of Busan as it is a good place to travel.
Haeundae Beach & Marine City Haeundae Beach is a seashore located in Busan and is often considered one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Korea. You can walk on a sandy beach looking at the wide sea and can take beautiful pictures. Also, it is the place where many festivals are held. Especially, every fall, the Busan International Film Festival which is the largest film festival in Asia is held in the cinema center of Haeundae Centum City.
Gwangan bridge Gwangan bridge stretches over 7.4km from Suyeong-gu to Haeundae-gu and is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views. Equipped with thousands of LED lights, the bridge presents a beautiful night lighting exhibition that changes with the seasons.
Haedong Yonggung Temple Haedong Yonggung Temple is situated near the sea, unlike other temples in the mountains. Waves of the blue sea slash the rocks right under where you can see a spectacular sunrise. And while you enjoy the roar of waves and the beautiful sunrise, you will forget about yourselves and be absorbed into the world of wonder.
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About Korea Attractions, Busan
Gamcheon Cultural Village The story of this village begins with the difficult life of the refugees of the war of 6.25 (also known as the Korean War) and still retains a trace of the history of the people of Busan. It has a nickname “Korean Santorini Island” because of its hills neatly lined with terraced, pastel-tone houses.
International Market Busan International Market is the representative traditional market located in Busan. After the Korean War, the market flourished by distributing foreign goods, and it is now keeping its tradition and forming a huge commercial supremacy. There is everything but the kitchen sink! Many travelers visit to eat various foods such as Bibimdangmyeon and Yubu pocket and to see lots of attractions.
Jagalchi market Jagalchi market is one of the best places when it comes to live fish markets. Every type of creature that lives in the sea whether they are large and strong or short and slim can be found here. It might make you feel like you are in an aquarium where the sea breathes in and out for 24 hours. You can pick out what you would like to taste by pointing at the water tanks filled with fresh seafood. If you want to try the best raw fish in Busan, visit Jagalchi market!
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Attractions, Gyeongju Gyeongju was the capital of Silla, a country that controlled the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula for 1,000 years, 2,000 years ago. Gyeongju is like a huge museum because there are many unique Silla remains and Buddhist remains. It is fun to look around many royal tombs and beautiful buildings. Gyeongju is also famous as a city where high school students in Korea go on a lot of field trips!
Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram They are ancient Buddhist relics dating back to the Silla Dynasty. Seokguram is a stone cave constructed artificially using granite, and Bulguksa is a wooden building that shows the essence of ancient Buddhist architecture. These national treasures were registered as world heritages by UNESCO and show antique architectures and beautiful landscapes.
Cheomseongdae This building is the oldest astronomical observatory in the East and was used for observing the sky during the Silla period. It may have been used to observe the movement of planets and to observe astronomical phenomena for the purpose of predicting the future of the nation. As a landmark of Gyeongju, it adds to its beauty at night. There are lots of traditional cafes nearby, and it's a highly recommendable place for enjoying a cup of tea.
Donggung and Wolji (Anapji pond) It is the secondary palace site of the Silla royal palace. It was used as a place of holding feasts when the nation was on a happy occasion or when they received rare guests. It is famous for its beautiful nightscape. The most impressive scene is the reflection of the palace reflected by the moonlight on the pond.
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Attractions, Jeju-island Jeju Island is located southwest of the Korean peninsula and is Korea’s largest island. It is a world-famous volcanic island with more than 90 percent of its total area covered with basalt. Having won UNESCO-accredited titles such as Biosphere Reserve, World Natural Heritage, and Global Geopark, Jeju is a world-renowned treasure island worthy of worldwide attention and conservation.
Hallasan Mountain
Camellia Hill
Hallasan Mountain has the title of South Korea’s tallest mountain with a height of 1,950m above sea level. The mountain is surrounded by 360 parasitic volcanoes and that presents a unique view. With a repository of subtropical, temperate, and subarctic vegetation according to its altitude, Hallasan Mountain is registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage and thus receives special protection.
Camelia Hill is the largest camellia tree arboretum in the East, with 6,000 trees, and 500 species of camellias from 80 countries, forming a dense forest. Beautiful and colorful flowers have a variety of scents, giving each step a subtle and refreshing fragrance. With the good photographic props and picturesque nature in Camelia Hill, you can take beautiful photos here.
Sangumburi
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Sangumburi is a crater designated as Natural Monument No.263. Gumburi is a Jeju term for the volcanic crater. It is one of the 360 satellite cones of Hallasan Mountain but unlike other parasitic volcanoes, it has a large crater, which is unique in that it is relatively large compared to the shape of the mountain. It is also a ‘crater botanical garden’ where a variety of rare plants exist in one place.
This tuff cone was formed when an underwater volcano erupted in the middle of the ocean. Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) was designated National Monument No. 420 in 2000 and a UNESCO World National Heritage site in 2007. Named for the spectacular sunrise on its top, Seongsan Ilchulbong is an inspiring place to many people.
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Other cities you might love In 2020, the Korea Tourism Organization’s YouTube channel “Imagine Your Korea” uploaded a video of the “Feel the Rhythm of Korea” series. These videos became a hot topic by introducing cities far from Korea’s representative tourist destinations along with traditional Korean music that is contemporarily reinterpreted by the Korean band named “Inalchi”. The cities introduced in Season 1 include Seoul, Busan, Jeonju, Andong, Mokpo, Gangneung, etc., while Season 2 includes Gyeongju&Andong, Daegu, Suncheon, Seosan, Busan&Tongyeong, Yangyang&Gangneung, and Seoul.
Andong
Seosan
Daegu Jeonju
Mokpo
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Best dishes to taste in Korea
불고기 Bulgogi; marinated beef barbecue Bulgogi is a juicy, savory dish of grilled marinated beef. It is incredibly tender beef, marinated with a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and ginger. It often cooked in a pan with sliced onions and other vegetables. Pour the sauce on some rice and try it to savor this amazing sauce.
김치 Kimchi; chili pickled vegetables Technically, kimchi is a kind of banchan, all sorts of side dishes that are served together with the main dish. Kimchi is served with almost every meal you can find! It is a fermented vegetable typically made
Korean BBQ Korean BBQ is wonderful to enjoy with a group of friends. Samgyeopsal and Galbi are often the favorites. Dip your freshly grilled meats in Ssamjang (a thick, sweet, and spicy bean paste), and then wrap it in lettuce with kimchi, grilled slices of garlic, and onion. You’ve got a favor to cherish there.
비빔밥 Bibimbap; mixed rice First of all, you will be surprised at the colorful look of it and then at the unique flavor of each ingredient dancing in your mouth. It is rice topped with seasoned vegetables, red egg, beef, mushrooms, soy sauce, and chili pepper paste. Just before eating this beautiful dish, stir it to blend all the flavors together!
삼계탕 Samgyetang; ginseng chicken soup A Summer specialty! Samgyetang is one of Koreans’ favorite energy sources in summer. We put chicken, garlic, rice, scallions, ginseng, and jujube all together in a pot and boil them together. It’s considered a summer-bearing food traditionally.
치킨 Korean style fried chicken Korean-style fried chicken is one of the most popular midnight foods among Koreans, and it goes great with cold beer. We call it “Chimaek”(chicken and beer). Wondering what is so special about fried chicken? The combination of thin, crispy crunch with the juicy, tender chicken meat is fantastic. It also comes in many different flavors and they will never fail you.
잡채 Japchae; stir-fried glass noodles Japchae is a traditional Korean noodle dish that is popular among Koreans of all ages. It is made from glass noodles, chopped vegetables, beef, sesame oil, sweet and savory sauce. Thanks to the glass noodles, it has very soft yet slightly chewy texture. When looking around traditional markets, you will find it hard to go-by without trying it.
김밥 Kimbap; seaweed rice roll Kimbap is something you can grab and go like a burger except it’s much healthier and comes in a ton of varieties. Meat and vegetables are wrapped in a thin layer of rice and a sheet of dry seaweed. Either when you’re short on time or going on a picnic, kimbap will be a great choice. Try kimbap with tuna fish, cheese, cutlets, or even samgyeopsal.
from cabbage, but many others are made with different vegetables such as radishes, green onions, or cucumbers.
떡볶이 Tteokbokki; spicy rice cake Tteokbokki is a representative of street food in Korea. There are many varieties of tteokbokki. Some are red and spicy, some are brown and salty, some are boiled, and while others are fried. Koreans fuse tteokbokki with other foods like cheese, noodles, and meat. When it comes in a boiling pot, the marshmallow-like rice cakes will just melt in your mouth.
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Best dishes to taste in Korea
호떡 Hoeddeok; sweet syrupy pancakes One of the best winter desserts. It looks like a Western pancake, but once you take a bite, you’ll find a mixture of cinnamon, honey, brown sugar, and small pieces of peanut inside. A piece of
빙수 Bingsu; shaved ice It’s perfect for a hot summer day. Normally bingsu is refreshing whereas shaved milk ice is much sweeter, and softer. The traditional version is the one with the red bean paste but chocolate or green
떡 tteok; rice cake In Korea, we mainly consume rice rather than wheat, so there are many kinds of rice desserts. Rice cake is one of them. We strongly recommend trying a special rice cake called Songpyeon, which is made
Hoeddeok is never enough. You’ll be craving for another.
tea-flavored bingsu is also very popular along with the ones with fruit toppings.
to wish for a good harvest on Chuseok (추석; fall harvest holiday).
얼린 홍시 Frozen persimmon Persimmon itself is one of the most popular fruits in Korea but it gets even better when it’s frozen. This sweet and refreshing sorbet is the ultimate dessert that is a fantastic alternative to ice cream. It’s also served in many restaurants for dessert.
한과 Hangwa; traditional Korean confections Hangwa is a general term for various types of traditional Korean confections. It has been used in traditional ceremonies such as weddings, Lunar New Year's Day, or Chuseok(추석; fall harvest holiday). These days, hangwa is also available at some coffee shops and tea houses, so you can find it easily.
배, 참외 Asian pear, Korean melon Have you tried an Asian pear? It’s nothing like a Western pear. It’s super juicy and the texture is crispy, almost like a watermelon, with a light and sweet taste. Also, Korean melon is similar to other types of melon except that you normally eat the seeds as well because that part is the sweetest bit.
소주 Soju The national drink of Korea which tastes like watered-down vodka. It is drunk out of small glasses and many Koreans enjoy soju mixed with other drinks like beer, tonic water, and Sprite. One interesting fact is that Koreans don’t pour their own glass and it’s good manners to pour the other person a glass.
막걸리 Makgeolli Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine that has been beloved by farmers. Nowadays it is the most popular traditional alcoholic drink and it’s a milky and fizzy drink with a bit of chalky texture. It goes perfect with a crispy pajeon (파전; spring onion Korean pancake) which is a kind of Korean pancake (전), a fried pancake made with flour and eggs.
식혜 Sikhye; sweet rice punch Korean traditional drink for dessert, which is made from rice. Fermented rice makes the drink sweet, even without adding any sugar. Most of the Koreans drink sikhye at a Korean spa (찜질방; jjimjilbang). It relieves your thirst effectively and gives you a fun texture with rice just like bubble tea.
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Pharmacy Schools in Korea & Curriculum Since 2011, Korea had adopted a 2+4 year system to raise professional pharmacists. Students were qualified to apply for pharmacy school when they had spent 2 years in general university and took the PEET (Pharmacy Education Eligibility Test). During 4 years of education in pharmacy school, students learned from basic pharmaceutical sciences to various pharmacy skills through training. However, in 2022, the system was reformed into a six-year system and 3rd-year high school students are now applying for the College of Pharmacy directly.
Schools of Pharmacy in Korea
Seoul 8 schools
Gangwon 1 school
Gyeong-gi & Incheon 8 schools
Gyeong-sang 8 schools
Chung-cheong 4 schools
Jeolla 7 schools
Jeju 1 school
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How to become a Pharmacist? Changes in admission policies To major in pharmacy, students must have completed at least two years of an undergraduate college program and passed the Pharmacy Education Eligibility Test (PEET) and the curriculum in each individual college of pharmacy for four years. The system is called the (2+4) year system. Under this system, students were given more freedom to make mature decisions about their majors and occupations after graduating from high school, and colleges of pharmacy were able to accept students with the appropriate level of life experience and aptitude who had completed two years in an undergraduate program in a major or college other than pharmacy. This (2+4) year system went along with a six-year program for two years until 2023. But now the new system has taken place and the (2+4) year system has been abolished. From 2024, admission will only be possible from the first year. Therefore, there will no longer be students entering the College of Pharmacy by taking PEET.
Advantages of the new system (six year system) The previous system made students in the College of Natural Science(sometimes including other majors) drop out of their existing majors and move on to the College of Pharmacy. It was pointed out that these decisions could increase abnormally high ‘percentages of dropout students’ and hinder the development of the College of Natural Science. However, the new system can have lots of advantages. First, It can decrease the percentage of dropouts in previous majors. Secondly, It can enhance the professionalism of pharmaceutical professionals. There were difficulties in major education due to the lack of connection between 2-year education and 4-year pharmacy education such as differences in academic ability after transfer. Lastly, it can reduce social costs such as private education expenses. Previously, the time and economic costs were excessive due to long-term PEET preparation. According to the data of the Korea Pharmaceutical Education Association, the preparation period is about 6-18 months, and the cost is about 10 million won. It was expected that the new system can curb the costs and time. The previous (2+4) year system was operated simultaneously in consideration of the graduate vacancy caused by the transition.
National Licensing Examination to become a registered pharmacist From 2015 onward, it was reorganized into four subjects : Biopharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, Clinical and Practical pharmacy, and Health & Medicine Regulations. The pharmacist license examination consists of 350 problems(1 point is distributed to each problem). To pass the exam, more than 60 percent of the total points in all subjects and a score of more than 40 percent in each subject is needed. As a result of the transition to the six-year system, the proportion of clinical pharmacology in the pharmacist license examination has also expanded. The total number of problems related to clinical pharmacology is 104, which is 29.7% of the total. In advance, the examination will be taken by computer online from 2026.
Test Subjects
No. of items
1st Biopharmacy
100
nd
90
2
Industrial Pharmacy
3rd Clincial-Practical Pharmacy1
77
4th Clinical-Practical Pharmacy2 / Medical Health Legislation
83
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Student Exchange Programme in KNAPS Visiting Programme (*tentative schedule) KNAPS introduces Visiting Programme which provides the best opportunity for the incomers to experience every corner of Korea in both pharmaceutical and cultural aspects. Any IPSF member who is enthusiastic to learn about Korea do not hesitate to apply for this program! -2023 KNAPS Summer Exchange Programme Visiting Programme Agenda Date
Morning
2nd of July
3rd of July
Afternoon Welcoming Party
Gwangjang Market
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Company
4th of July
Community Pharmacy
5th of July
Korea National Enterprise for Clinical Trials (KoNECT)
6th of July
International Vaccine Institute(IVI)
Korean Food Promotion Institute
7th of July
Jongmyo Shrine
Seoul National University Hospital
8th of July ~ 9th of July
1 Night 2 Days Trip
Community Pharmacy
10th of July
11th of July
Amorepacific Factory
Handok Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy
12th of July
The Korean Pharmaceutical Association
COEX
National Forensic Service
13th of July 14th of July 15th of July
K-FDA Farewell Party
- Pharmaceutical Experience Students will visit various pharmaceutical institutions such as global pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic industry, major university affiliated hospitals, community pharmacies, and public organizations. You can have a close look at Korea’s health care system, cutting edge technology, pharmaceutical community service, and medical industry. Moreover, listening to other Incomers sharing each other country's health care system and pharmaceutical characteristics will widen your view. These experiences will eventually affect you when deciding your career. Join KNAPS SEP Visiting Programme and dream what kind of pharmacists you want to be.
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SEP in KNAPS Visiting Programme
1) Public Organization We visited IVI(International Vaccine Institute) and NFS(National Forensic Service) to learn about the public organizations in Korea. IVI is dedicated to enabling people to have full and productive lives by accelerating R&D for critical vaccines. In addition, NFS has played a role in providing support during the initial phase of criminal investigations and resolving unsolved cases. While touring various places such as autopsy and examination rooms, we were able to experience what the institution conducted. Also by visiting K-FDA and KoNECT, we could find out more diverse roles of the institutions. Lots of pharmacists carry out comprehensive projects for formulating and coordinating pharmaceuticals as well as coordinating safety management policies. And they also play an important role in KoNECT as clinical trial support experts.
2) Global Pharmaceutical Company We visited Chong-Kun-Dang pharmaceutical corporation Headquarters and Handok Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy, as part of a historical survey of the Korean pharmaceutical industry. We had a closer look at traditional Korean medicine and the development of the pharmaceutical industry over the past 100 years. Additionally, we visited the factories of the well-known cosmetics company, Amorepacific. Through this experience, we had a great opportunity to learn about the role of a pharmacist not only in the pharmaceutical industry but also in the cosmetics sector.
3) University Affiliated Hospital At Seoul National University Hospital, we had a tour of the entire hospital with the head of the pharmacy department. During the tour, we could experience the automated system to allocate prepared drugs to each ward, hospital facility and system to maintain efficient and safe pharmacists offices, and Korea's most developed health care system.
4) Community Pharmacy We visited Charmacist, the personalized platform pharmacy in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. We heard the history and the vision of Charmacist. And we learned about the platform of chain pharmacies. We also had the opportunity to experience the process of analyzing an individual's body composition and recommending health supplements tailored to consumer’s needs. Through this, we could learn about other aspects of the personalized services that can be offered in a pharmacy.
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SEP in KNAPS Visiting Programme
- Cultural Experience During the SEP visiting programme, KNAPS SEP team will always be around you to help you travel to every corner of Korea and experience true Korean culture. 1) Welcoming Party For the very first program, we have a welcome party with all KNAPS SEP team members and Visiting program students. Exchange students have a chance to learn simple basic Korean, and other useful tips while staying in Korea. Also, we had ice breaking games and a traditional Korean dinner to learn more about each other. 2) Excursion To understand a country, knowing the tradition of that country is important. To get a closer look at Korea, we visited many beautiful traditional landmarks. While strolling around Hanok Village, we immersed ourselves in the charm of Korea and took photos of each other at famous photo spots. And We enjoyed all types of local food that you cannot find outside of Korea at the Kwangjang traditional market. We also tried our hand at making and tasting Japchae, a traditional Korean dish, and shared the experience of Korean food culture. Afterward, we explored Changdeokgung Palace, and even took a moment to relax under the traditional Korean roof. It was one of the best ways to feel the quiet and still atmosphere in Korea.
3) 1 Night 2 Day trip 1 Night 2 Day trip In Korea, there is a special culture at the University. All the students of the same major go on a 1 Night 2 Day trip together very early in the semester. Through this trip, we have a short break from our studies and get to know each other better. In the summer of 2023, we went Eurwangni Beach in Incheon. For the first time, we had a great time swimming and playing beach volleyball. Later on, we had a barbecue party, grilling meat and clams. Additionally, we enjoyed drinking throughout the night, sharing and savoring the drinks brought by friends from different countries. It was a memorable experience for us, filled with the joy of sharing cultures.
4) And more… After visiting a pharmaceutical institution every day, you can experience all kinds of Korea's delicious cuisine every dinner. KNAPS SEP staff members are willing to share their favorite dining places all around Seoul. Since Seoul is a city that never sleeps and has very convenient public transportation, you can experience all the beautiful corners of Seoul. *Every event is completely organized by the KNAPS SEP team, and every year the program details differ.
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Testimonials of 2023 KNAPS Summer Visiting Programme Visiting program Sonny(BEM FF UI, Indonesia) I was so happy participating in this program because I could make friends with many pharmacy students from overseas and expand my knowledge about the practicals and realworld aspects of pharmacy in various fields by visiting hospitals, public organizations, pharmaceutical company and cosmetic industrial factories, and community pharmacy. After visiting pharmacy-related places, there was a cultural program. For me, the best part was having fun during MT (2 days 1 night). We went to the beach, did karaoke, shared each country’s local snacks and drinks, played with fireworks, and we socialized a lot. Everyone was super friendly! The exchange program was well-prepared and SEP team treated us very well. Big appreciation to the SEP team for their hard work in making this SEP so amazing. I was really happy and grateful to know all of the SEP staffs and other SEP participants! I really like the Korea atmosphere, so I will consider Korea as my “second home” country.
Visiting program Simon Robelin (ANEPF, France) I always wanted to discover Asian culture, which is so different from the European one. That’s why doing this SEP became one of my biggest dream, for my studies, but also for my personal experience. I found this exchange program really well-prepared. We visited different pharmaceutical companies, some national and international institutes where I had the opportunities to ask more information. Beside the professional aspect of this exchange program, we also had plenty of time for the cultural discovering. We visited temples, some parts of Seoul, museums, etc. We had the pleasure to discover the traditional Korean food in multiple occasions. These times were really chill and offered us the possibility to get to know each other better, talk together, and create strong bounds despite the different nationalities. Everyone in the KNAPS team was doing everything to make us comfortable and they were always up to do some activities together at the end of the day. I can tell you that they were working as hard as they can to offer us the best trip of our lives.
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Testimonials of 2023 KNAPS Summer Visiting Programme Visiting program Theekshana Jathunarachchi(BPSA, UK) As someone who has wanted to visit Korea for a really long time, I could have not asked for a better chance through than SEP visiting program. The 2 weeks went by too fast but I had the most amazing time and made the best memories. I got a chance to experience different pharmaceutical companies, community pharmacy and hospital and It was really interesting because I could learn the difference of the healthcare system between Korea and UK. My favorite part was visiting SNUH, I was shocked at the size and all the departments in it. And of course I can’t forget all the free gifts and souvenirs we got along the way. The best part of the visiting programme is being able to experience Korean culture and explore Seoul. Our amazing KNAPS team took a lot of time and effort to give us the best experiences and organize our trip and also they were always down to take us anywhere we wanted and let us try everything. So if you’re thinking about coming to Korea for SEP, do it!
Visiting program Lucie Urien(ANEPF, France) I had the chance to take part in the KNAPS visiting program in July 2023. This program enabled me to meet a lot of exceptional people and experience some extraordinary moments. The program really allowed me to immerse myself in Korean culture while discovering the country’s healthcare system. I completely recommend this experience, as it will change you forever. I had a great time partying and sharing our different cultures (soju lover), every moment spent together was fantastic and enriching. I was very impressed by the visits to national institutions, and the rigor applied in all areas of pharmaceuticals in Korea is incredible. I had a wonderful time and met some incredible people I’ll never forget. Don’t hesitate for a second to take part in this program, because you’ll meet real friends and learn a lot of interesting things. Thanks again to every one of the SEP team, you are amazing<3
Research Programme There are vast laboratories of the College of Pharmacy where they are carrying out various pharmaceutical research. We offer you the opportunity to be assigned to do research in laboratories about your area of interest. You will conduct an experiment according to the professor’s instructions. Through this research program, you can deepen your knowledge of the pharmaceutical area and experiments. In 2020 and 2021, despite the COVID-19 situation, a total of five students have visited and taken their role in the research program. In 2022 and 2023, eight students participated in the research program each year. In addition to research opportunities, they also had time to enjoy Korean culture in the evening under the leadership of the KNAPS staff. *The number of people selected for the Research Program may vary depending on the circumstances of each laboratory every year. *There will be no financial support, so incoming student must bear all the cost.
Seoul
Seoul National University
Lab of Pathological Physiology & Molecular Metabolism
Chung-Ang University
Lab of Clinical Pharmacology Lab of Preventive Pharmacology Lab of Molecular Biology
Gyeong-gi
Ewha Womans University
Lab of Molecular Immunobiology
Kyung Hee University
Lab of Therapeutics & Toxicology
Sungkyunkwan University
Lab of Microbiology Lab of Molecular Pathophysiology
Gyeong-gi Seoul
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Testimonials of 2019-23 KNAPS Summer Research Programme Elizabeth Brown (APhA-ASP, United States) Seoul National University, Seoul, Laboratory of Pathological Physiology & Molecular Metabolism
I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, and my goals after graduation are to live and work internationally. South Korea is my firstchoice country on where I would most prefer to live and work post-graduation, so I was beyond thrilled for this trip of a lifetime. Through a month living in South Korea, I was able to see, experience, and learn about pharmacy research in a way that otherwise would not be possible in the United States. I was lucky to have made friends not only with the KNAPS students, my research colleagues and Professor Yunhee Lee, but also with the other exchange students from Spain, Turkey, France, and Slovenia. My research program schedule divided into two: working in the laboratory during the daytime, and hanging out with SEP member at night. My research program at Seoul National University’s Laboratory of Pathological Physiology & Molecular Metabolism lasted 3 weeks. I spent that time running many different types of experiments, such as QPCR, protein and RNA extraction from cells, cell subcultures, magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS), and dual luciferase reporter assays. On my final day, I presented on what I had learned during my time in the lab and theories and method papers I had investigated to help determine why certain experiments were failing. When I wasn’t in the lab, the KNAPS crew scheduled social events for us. There was always something fun going on and I took full advantage of attending almost all the events during my time there. We learned so much about each other’s countries and how pharmacy was different and similar, as well as the cultures, governments, education programs, and daily life. I would like to thank Ga Eon Lee, SEO of Korea, for making this experience possible. She did not mind all my questions and was instrumental in making this dream a reality. If you are thinking about SEP, I highly recommend applying to South Korea. If it’s your first time traveling abroad like it was for me, Korea has so many unique apps to help you navigate even if you can’t read Korean. It took me a week or so to become an expert with the public transit systems for the buses and subways. I broadened my skills in professionalism, research, language, and international relations, all of which I can and will continue to use in the future as I proceed with my pharmacy program and begin my career. I now have lifelong friends, and I’m sure these friendships and professional connections will continue to steer my future in the right direction.
Lucija Hergouth (ŠSSFD, Slovenia) Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Laboratory of molecular immunology
Since I’ve heard about the Student Exchange Program (SEP), it was my wish to experience it on the other side of the world. Last year when the Coronavirus pandemic hit us, this plan started to fall apart. But I didn’t give up and searched all countries on the IPSF website when I had to apply back in January. When I came across South Korea, I knew this would be my first choice because their programme description was updated this year, giving me hope that they would not cancel the SEP program. Besides that, visiting Asia has been on my wish list since forever. And I was right, choosing South Korea was the best decision I’ve ever made! Even though the COVID-19 situation was getting worse during my internship, the SEP team still tried their best. They tried to make my experience memorable and hang out as much as possible. Riding bikes along Han River while the sun was setting down, getting lost in the narrow streets of Ikseon-dong, and dressing in Korean traditional clothes made this experience so special.
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Testimonials of 2019-23 KNAPS Summer Research Programme Daniel Hernández Franco (AEF-UB, Spain)
Djurdjica Markovic (NAPSer, Serbia)
Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry
Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Laboratory of molecular immunology
The time when I got to know about Korea was when I had some SEP students from Korea as a SEO in Spain. From their tales about the beauty of Korea, I had gotten some huge curiosity which finally led me to apply and come to Korea for an internship. I can definitely say I had a wonderful August in Korea, 2021. I had an internship at Kyung Hee University, in the Lab of Medicinal Chemistry which was very huge, well organized, and well located which was a perfect environment for an internship. I had a great time learning about synthesis of new compounds with my kind and friendly lab members who taught me about many things in the pharmaceutical field. Also, I could make good friendships with KNAPS staff and exchange students from other countries for internships. Good vibes, laughs, foods, plans, and everything made my time in Korea 1000 times better than I could ever imagine. I was a bit worried about COVID-19 situation before coming to Korea, but I had a wonderful time and learned fully enough which made my concern useless. I highly recommend anybody interested to apply for it. It will be an unforgettable experience.
I always wanted to visit Asia and experience that kind of culture. I was thinking a lot which country would be the best for me and I decided that would be South Korea. South Korea was the country having the perfect match of traditional and modern. It wasn’t that easy to get there because of COVID-19. Getting a visa and 2 weeks of self-quarantine in South Korea was a big challenge, but those obstacles were not enough to go beyond my dedication and wish and I made it! From this point of view, I can say that all this effort I made definitely means a lot to me. Thanks to KNAPS SEP staffs and SEO, I had a chance to be a part of a research program at great Ewha University, to learn many new skills I did not have a chance to learn before in Serbia. And I also wanted to say thanks to professor Hwang and all lab members for helping me. There is no more valuable thing than making new friends and meeting new cultures. This is how we feed our souls and minds. After everything I experienced in Korea, in my heart there is only a wish to visit this beautiful country once again and meet these wonderful people. Because each one of you will have a friend in me for life.
Ambrus Gordos (HuPSA, Hungary)
Gulsah Adanir (TPA.YC, Turkey)
Gachon University, Incheon, Laboratory of Physiopathology
Chosun University, Jeolla, Lab of Biochemistry
Although getting a visa was not easy due to COVID-19, it was truly an experience of a lifetime. During my two weeks of selfquarantine, KNAPS staffs prepared an online meetings with me to not let me feel bored. After the quarantine period, I had great times with KNAPS staffs by learning Korean cultures and histories. Despite of COVID-19 situation, the whole month in Korea was super eventful with a perfect mixture of learning new things, laughing, having interesting conversations, meeting fascinating people, visiting beautiful places and also tasting new delicious foods. Also, I could not have a great time without KNAPS staffs. They were very fun, friendly, and kind people who helped me find good accomodations, experience various things that are related to Korean cultures, and make great memories with good people. My experience in Korea will be remembered forever.
I started my internship at Chosun University College of Pharmacy at the biochemistry laboratory run by Professor HongSuk Choi. I met my colleagues at the lab, Kim Garam, and Muna Paudel. With their help, I had a chance to observe different lab processes and to do some experiments. We always had lunch together and went to beautiful historical places. I learned a lot about Korean culture and food. I felt like I was at home because everyone was so friendly.
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How to Apply for SEP’s Incoming Program Guiding you step by step 1. Contact your home SEO or LEO. 2. Ask about the pre-selection process agenda. 3. Create an account on the SEP database. 4. When your account is accepted, fill out the application form(AF). 5. Submit the AF until the due date. 6. Check the status of your AF frequently. ● NONE - The AF has not been submitted. You can revise it anytime. When the submission is completed, the status changes from NONE to SUBMITTED. ● SUBMITTED - Your home SEO is able to check your application but can not make any changes in it. The SEO can reject (status: SUBMITTED -> NONE) or approve it (status: SUBMITTED->APPROVED). For full approval payment(SEP fee) should be completed . ● APPROVED - Three host SEOs (from countries of your 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices) can check your AF as well. They can send your AF to the potential host pharmacist. Anyone of the three hosts can mark your AF as reserved (status: APPROVED -> RESERVED). ● INTERESTED - The host SEO is interested in hosting you. The other two host SEOs can still see the AF and you can have more than one SEO interested in the AF. SEO can mark the AF as RESERVED, after initial agreement with the student (status: INTERESTED -> RESERVED) ● RESERVED - If one of the host SEOs is willing to accept you, he/she will mark your AF as RESERVED after January 15th. Then the other two hosts are blocked from reviewing your AF. After this step, a settlement is made between you and the host then final acceptance email is sent. (status: RESERVED -> PLACED) If all three SEOs show denial or you and the host can not reach an agreement, the SEOs may unreserve your AF (status: RESERVED-> NOT INTERESTED) ● NOT INTERESTED - The host SEO has unreserved the AF of the student and cannot find a placement for the student anymore. ● PLACED - The host SEO will host the outgoing student. It means host SEO, home SEO, and you all agreed on the terms and conditions of the exchange. After the exchange, the host SEO will either mark the exchange as successful (status: PLACE -> SUCCESSFUL) or unsuccessful (status: PLACED -> UNSUCCESSFUL). ● SUCCESSFUL - Your journey of the Incoming Programme has been completed! Now fill out an evaluation form in the SEP database and a certificate will be sent by email. ● UNSUCCESSFUL - The exchange program did not take place due to a breach of contract. Punishment will be conflicted to those who are at fault (you or the SEO).
7. If your AF is reserved, stay in contact with the host SEO, agree on the conditions of the exchange and wait for your AF to be placed on the SEP database. 8. Enjoy your time in SEP!
Contacts KNAPS/IPSF Student Exchange Officer knaps.sep@gmail.com Website of KNAPS http://www.knaps.or.kr http://www.ipsf.org/association/knaps-south-korea
Booklet IPSF Student Exchange Program 2023-2024 Korean National Association for Pharmaceutical Students (KNAPS) has been acting as a link to connect pharmacy students from all around the world since it was founded in 2007. KNAPS is a non-governmental, non-religious, and non-political organization, representing 37 pharmacy schools with over 4,800 students. After approved as a full member of IPSF in 2007 World Congress Taiwan, KNAPS delegates are representing Republic of Korea every year in the IPSF World Congress. Designed By Jiwon Kim