Long History of Medical Use of Hot Spring in Korea

From old times, our people have gained experience in treatment and prevention of diseases by using hot spring and created the culture of hot spring.

Our people have a history of nearly ２ ０００ years when it comes to the medical use of hot spring.

According to old documents, our people made frequent use of hot spring in the period of Koguryo Kingdom (B.C. ２７７ - A.D. ６６８) and also Koryo Kingdom (９１８-１３９２).

After that, amid the growing social demand for hot spring, the survey on hot springs was done on a nationwide scale, and hot springs were recorded in historical data including "Korean geography".

In the １５th century, regulations and rules in terms of use of hot spring were made and the research for the curative efficacy of hot spring was brisk.

The research proved that the hot spring bathing is specially efficacious for various diseases including digestive disease, arthritis, neuralgia, cyclothymia, respiratory system disorders, gynecopathy and dermatosis.

Such curative experiences in using hot spring were introduced in different ancient medical books.

Today, noted hot springs including the Yangdok Hot Spring Resort have been splendidly renovated to contribute to the promotion of the people’s health as well as their cultural and leisure activities.

Rodong Sinmun