Also known as: Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine, 東醫寶鑑 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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The Dongui Bogam (Korean: 동의보감; translated as "Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine") is a Korean book compiled by the royal physician, Heo Jun and was first published in 1613 during the Joseon period of Korea. The book is regarded as important in traditional Korean medicine, and is one of the classics of Oriental medicine today. In July 2009, it was added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register. The original edition of Dongui Bogam is currently preserved by the Korean National Library.
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Donguibogam (동의보감) — verified Korean classic / historical text. Compiled 1613. By Heo Jun.
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Heritage designation: National Treasures of South Korea, Memory of the World International Register
Title: Dongui Bogam
Subtitle: Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine
Author: Heo Jun
Published: 1613
Period: Joseon period
UNESCO Recognition: 2009
Compilation Started: 1596
Completed: 1610
Type: 의학서
UNESCO Status: 세계기록유산
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Heo Jun
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What is Donguibogam?
The Dongui Bogam (Korean: 동의보감; translated as "Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine") is a Korean book compiled by the royal physician, Heo Jun and was first published in 1613 during the Joseon period of Korea. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When was Donguibogam published?
Donguibogam was published in 1613 (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
Who wrote Donguibogam?
Donguibogam was written by Heo Jun (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's heritage designation?
Donguibogam — Heritage designation: National Treasures of South Korea, Memory of the World International Register (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's title?
Donguibogam — Title: Dongui Bogam (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's subtitle?
Donguibogam — Subtitle: Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's author?
Donguibogam — Author: Heo Jun (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's published?
Donguibogam — Published: 1613 (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's period?
Donguibogam — Period: Joseon period (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's unesco recognition?
Donguibogam — UNESCO Recognition: 2009 (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's compilation started?
Donguibogam — Compilation Started: 1596 (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's completed?
Donguibogam — Completed: 1610 (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's type?
Donguibogam — Type: 의학서 (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Donguibogam's unesco status?
Donguibogam — UNESCO Status: 세계기록유산 (verified via Wikidata Q494387 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC; Wikipedia Donguibogam 2026-09-08 12:59 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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