왕실 전속 의사 허준, 그는 왜 민중의 영웅이 되었나? (KBS_1999.07.24.방송)

◼︎ The moving tale that "Heo Jun perfected medicine by dissecting the corpse of his teacher, Ui Tae" is highly unlikely to be true, considering the ethical values ​​of Confucian society and the historical context of the time. It's highly likely that Heo Jun's corpse was also drawn from existing literature, rather than through direct dissection. Rather, Ui Tae, known as Heo Jun's teacher, is likely a fictional character, confused with Yu I-tae, who was born over a century after Heo Jun. Despite being born illegitimate and having scant records, Heo Jun is revered as a supreme physician because of his deep love for the common people and his practical spirit, embodied in the Donguibogam. He boldly incorporated simple prescriptions based on readily available local herbs, replacing expensive Chinese remedies, opening the way for ordinary citizens, previously excluded from medical care, to treat their illnesses. This declaration of independence for Joseon medicine and the true reason Heo Jun became a historically recognized medical saint. #KoreanHistory #History #HistorySpecial #HistoryJournal #TimeTraveler Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited.