Japanese and Korean Traditional Medicine

Thank you  Dr Seo-yun for those kind words for your comments in my article on: 

Healing Together: Blending Ancient Wisdom with

Modern Science in Healthcare 

 Yes, I did mentioned there about Korean and Japanese traditional medicine. Since you have mentioned about Korean and Japanese traditional medicine, let me take this opportunity to expand on them 

 Japan and Korea have developed their own unique traditional medicine systems, known as Japanese Kampo medicine and the traditional Korean medicine (TKM), respectively. While they share a common origin and underlying philosophical principles with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Japanese and Korean traditional medicine  have evolved with distinct cultural practices, theories, and therapeutic approaches, including different diagnostic methods, herbal formulas, and techniques like acupuncture. 
The origin of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) came
from Traditional Chinese Medicine but has become a distinct system with its own characteristics. Its key concept features a unique classification system called Sasang Constitutional Medicine, which categorizes individuals based on their physical traits, personality, and behavior to tailor treatments, according to The Soul of Seoul. TKM includes hanyak (herbal medicine), acupuncture, and other therapies.

Traditional Japanese Medicine (Kampo)
like TKM, Kampo is also based on TCM but has been adapted to Japanese culture and history. The Japanese emphasizes a differential diagnosis based on the patient's individual "Sho" (a condition of symptoms) when selecting herbal treatments.
Kampo includes Kampo-yaku (herbal medicine), acupuncture, and acupressure. There are similarities and differences, but a shared heritage. All three systems share common roots in the philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including practices like herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping.  However, they have diverged due to unique national histories, cultural influences, and different approaches to applying constitutional theory. For instance, Japanese acupuncture typically uses thinner needles than Chinese acupuncture, while Korean acupuncture may only use a specific number of needles. Please note China, Japan and South Korea are technologically very advanced countries with highly educated and intelligent citizens there, and yet like 80 % of the world population including the United States, the UK, Germany and Europe they prefer using traditional medicine effectively over allopathic medicine using chemicals as "medicines" that is  highly unsuitable for especially for modern lifestyle diseases