Psychedelic Research in
South Korea
Blossom currently tracks 6 psychedelic clinical trials connected to South Korea, including 1 active study. The country page also links to 2 stakeholders, giving the page ecosystem context beyond registered studies.
Key Insights
A concise read of the policy, research, and stakeholder signals shaping psychedelic medicine in South Korea.
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Blossom tracks 6 psychedelic clinical trials connected to South Korea, including 1 active study.
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Visible trial compounds include Esketamine.
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Visible trial topics include Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
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The country page links to 2 stakeholders in Blossom's ecosystem data.
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The country access guide currently classifies access as "Medical Only (Private)"; details vary by compound and care setting.
Research Snapshot
Blossom currently tracks 6 psychedelic clinical trials connected to South Korea, including 1 active study.
- Active trials
- 1
- Total trials
- 6
- Stakeholders
- 2
- Events
- 0
Currently active in Blossom
Country-linked records
Linked organisations
No linked events
Top Compounds
- Esketamine(6)
Top Study Topics
- Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)(4)
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)(2)
Active Trial Preview
View all trials →Medical Access Snapshot
South Korea maintains a restrictive legal regime for classical psychedelics: most serotonergic/hallucinogenic compounds (psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, ibogaine, ayahuasca/DMT-containing plants, mescaline, 2C-X) are controlled under the national Narcotics Control Act and have no authorized medical use outside approved research. Esketamine is an exception - it received domestic marketing authorization and is available through regulated medical settings, while racemic/other ketamine formulations remain legal for approved medical uses (anesthesia...
Regulatory Status
The linked medical access and reimbursement guide summarises South Korea as "Medical Only (Private)". South Korea maintains a restrictive legal regime for classical psychedelics: most serotonergic/hallucinogenic compounds (psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, ibogaine, ayahuasca/DMT-containing plants, mescaline, 2C-X) are controlled under the national Narcotics Control Act and have no authorized medical use outside approved research. Esketamine is an exception - it received domestic marketing authorization and is available through regulated medical settings, while racemic/other ketamine formulations remain legal for approved medical uses (anesthesia, analgesia) and are used off-label in private psychiatric practice for depression but generally without routine public.
Country Details
- Region
- Asia
- Last updated
- 4 May 2026
Country Report
Medical Only (Private)Medical Access and Reimbursement
South Korea maintains a restrictive legal regime for classical psychedelics: most serotonergic/hallucinogenic compounds (psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, ibogaine, ayahuasca/DMT-containing plants, mescaline, 2C-X) are controlled under the national Narcotics Control Act and have no authorized...
Open access guide →Psychedelic Stakeholders in South Korea
Organisations, sponsors, clinics, and research groups connected to psychedelic science in South Korea.
Clinical Trials
Active and completed clinical trials investigating psychedelic-assisted therapies in South Korea.