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Regenerative Medicine

Also known as: 재생의학, 첨단재생의료

Published 2026-09-14Updated 2026-09-14
Definition

Regenerative medicine is a field that aims to repair, replace or regenerate damaged cells, tissues or organs, using approaches such as cell therapy, tissue engineering and biomaterials.

Quick answer

Is SVF treatment approved in Korea?

In South Korea, advanced regenerative medicine is governed by a dedicated framework: institutions conducting it must be designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and cell processing facilities need permission from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Whether a specific SVF procedure is permitted depends on how the cells are processed and used. Ask the clinic for its designation and permission documents and check them with the regulator.

Verified 2026-09-14

Key facts

PredicateValueSource
Regulators (Korea)Ministry of Health and Welfare (institution designation) and Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (products, cell processing facilities)[1]
Regulator (US)U.S. Food and Drug Administration[2]

Overview

Regenerative medicine spans established therapies such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and many investigational approaches. In South Korea, advanced regenerative medicine is governed by a dedicated legal framework overseen by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety; in the United States the FDA regulates cell and tissue products.

References

Independent source ratio 100% (6/6)
  1. Level A · governmentMinistry of Food and Drug Safety — English site — MFDS, Republic of Korea · accessed 2026-09-14
  2. Level A · governmentFDA Warns About Stem Cell Therapies — U.S. Food and Drug Administration · accessed 2026-09-14
  3. Level A · governmentStem Cell Basics — National Institutes of Health (NIH) · accessed 2026-09-14
  4. Level B · academicISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation — International Society for Stem Cell Research · accessed 2026-09-14
  5. Level B · organizationAbout Stem Cells — patient resource — International Society for Stem Cell Research · accessed 2026-09-14
  6. Level B · academicSafety profile of autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction in clinical use: an exhaustive literature review — Stem Cell Research & Therapy (2026) · accessed 2026-09-14
Change history
Initial publication · 2026-09-14