Worldwide, the issue of stem cell research has recently bursted in the scientific scene, because
stem cells seem to offer great promise for new ways of treating disease. The purpose of this study is
to explore current status of stem cell research, published in Korean literature. Using web search
(KoreaMed*: www.koreamed.org), we reviewed 190 articles which had been published in Korean
literatures from January 2007 to May 2009. Articles were classified in terms of subject, stem cells
types, methodology, author’s specialty and organization, and journal name. The articles published in
Korean literature were diverse, meaningful and updated. Furthermore, 8 articles regarding clinical
trial for patients were cited in English literature. We were able to overview a recent trend in the stem
cell research, published in Korean literature. (*KoreaMed is established by the Korean Association of
Medical Journal Editors (KAMJE) with support by Korean Academy of Medical Science, Health
Technology Planning and Evaluation Board to have easy access to Korean Medical Journals.)