Heo Im (; 1570–1647, born in Naju,

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) was a Korean

acupuncturist Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Acupuncture is a pseudoscience; the theories and practices of TCM are not based on scientifi ...

of the Hayang Heo clan during the reign of King Seonjo of the

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period. Heo was known for his contribution to the development of

acupuncture Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Acupuncture is a pseudoscience; the theories and practices of TCM are not based on scientif ...

. His father, Heo Eok-bok () was a commoner from Yangyang and he was well known for his ability to work with flute and as a vocalist. His mother was a noble, the 7th descendant of Heo Jo (許租,허조) who was the civil minister during the reign of

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. In 1609, he received a decree and was appointed to the office of the Majeun Military Commander, but this was then opposed by the Ministry of Social Welfare because of Im's status as a commoner. Prince Gwanghae did not give attention at first, but when the servants went back, they eventually took the position of the military commander and ordered him to pay a bonus. In 1612, when Prince Gwanghae was in the

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province, his name was recorded as the prize for his achievement. He was recorded in the "History of the People" () with the names of those who were named as doctors along with

Heo Jun Heo Jun (; 1539 – October 9, 1615) was a Korean physician who served as the royal chief physician of the Naeuiwon during the reigns of King Sejong (1597–1608) and King Gwanghaegun (1608–1623) of the Korea dynasty. Biography Childho ...

. In 1616, he was appointed to the Yeongpyong City (永平縣令). In the following year, he became a local governor of Yangju. In 1622, he came to the position of advisor at Namyang.

Works

*Book of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experience (鍼灸經驗方,침구경험방), 1644 *Book of the Eastern Medicine (東醫聞見方,동의문견방)

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*Portrayed by

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in the 2017 tvN TV series '' Live Up to Your Name''.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Heo, Im 17th-century Korean physicians Hayang Heo clan 16th-century Korean physicians 1570 births 1647 deaths People of the Imjin War Scientists from Seoul

Works

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