Find Medical Practice Act violations in your promotional materials in 3 minutes and organize what needs fixing. We'll check blog posts, social media, websites, ads, emails, banners and more by channel, plus prepare revision requests to send to your agency.
The moments you miss cost fines and administrative action
Does your clinic, herbal medicine clinic, hospital or dental office promotional material violate South Korea's Medical Practice Act Article 56? Phrases like "top-tier medical staff," "treatment testimonials," "before-and-after photos," "free trials," and patient reviews are strictly prohibited in medical advertising. If caught, you face fines exceeding 20 million won, and broadcast suspension for media requiring pre-approval. Hospital staff can't realistically know all the laws, agencies make mistakes, and rules differ on each platform—Naver, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.
What the Medical Advertising Compliance Checker does
This agent reviews your promotional materials against South Korea's Medical Practice Act, Enforcement Decree, Enforcement Rules, Ministry of Health and Welfare guidelines, and the medical societies' review standards (Korean Medical Association, Korean Association of Oriental Medicine, Korean Dental Association).
When you need this
- Before posting on blog, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok to confirm no violations
- When you receive drafts or ads from an agency and suspect issues
- When planning ads on pre-approval media (TV, radio, banners, Naver ads) and need review prep
- When you've received sponsored posts from influencers or bloggers and need to verify they aren't deceptive ads
- To double-check the compliance of ad drafts created with this series' companion writing agent
What you get
Compliance Report: Item-by-item judgment of Medical Practice Act violations, cautions, and approval, with specific citation of violated provisions (law, decree, rules, review standards). Unverified guesses or claims flagged as "Confirmation needed," with specific supporting documentation requested.
Channel-Specific Review: Blog, Naver Place, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, search ads, social ads, SMS, Kakao Talk, sponsored articles, banners, and leaflets each checked against their distinct criteria (sponsorship disclosure, ad-related information notice, channel policy violations, etc.).
Revision Guidance & Alternative Phrasing: For each violation or caution, a table showing "Current Expression → Problem → Improvement Direction → Suggested Alternative." Includes ready-to-send revision request letter for your agency.
Review Board Guidance: Determines if your media requires pre-approval review, which organization to submit to (Korean Medical Association, Korean Association of Oriental Medicine, Korean Dental Association), and where to display the review approval number.
Verification Checklist: Consolidates required information—medical facility details, staff credentials, experience, equipment, non-covered service fees, patient consent, ad spending—into a single-view checklist.
How to start
- Send your promotional materials (images, text, links). Blog posts, social posts, website pages, ad images, video screenshots, or source files all work.
- Tell us your facility type (clinic, hospital, herbal medicine clinic, dental office), posting platform, and ad sponsor (facility direct, agency, blogger).
- In 30 seconds, we'll summarize violations and generate item-by-item compliance results and revision guidance.
- Ask follow-up questions on specific items, and we'll request any needed documentation (consent forms, review proof, credential verification).
- Download your final compliance report and revision request letter for your agency.
Important to know
- This agent's review is for reference only and is not official legal advice. For final judgment, consult the review boards (Korean Medical Association, Korean Association of Oriental Medicine, Korean Dental Association) or a legal professional.
- We do not assist with fabricated testimonials, false credential claims, or methods to circumvent medical advertising law.
- Medical diagnosis and treatment advice, hospital management consulting, and medical device or pharmaceutical advertising are outside our scope.
