J Korean Med Sci.
2023 Jun;38(25):e193. 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e193.
Development of Korea Neuroethics Guidelines
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2School of Law/Bioethics Policy Studies, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- 3Department of Pre-Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- 4Department of Criminal Justice Policy Research, Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice, Seoul, Korea
- 5Department of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung, Korea
- 6Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- 7Department of Philosophy, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2544009
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e193
Abstract
- Background
Advances in neuroscience and neurotechnology provide great benefits to humans though unknown challenges may arise. We should address these challenges using new standards as well as existing ones. Novel standards should include ethical, legal, and social aspects which would be appropriate for advancing neuroscience and technology. Therefore, the Korea Neuroethics Guidelines were developed by stakeholders related to neuroscience and neurotechnology, including experts, policy makers, and the public in the Republic of Korea. Method: The guidelines were drafted by neuroethics experts, were disclosed at a public hearing, and were subsequently revised by opinions of various stakeholders.
Results
The guidelines are composed of twelve issues; humanity or human dignity, individual personality and identity, social justice, safety, sociocultural prejudice and public communication, misuse of technology, responsibility for the use of neuroscience and technology, specificity according to the purpose of using neurotechnology, autonomy, privacy and personal information, research, and enhancement.
Conclusion
Although the guidelines may require a more detailed discussion after future advances in neuroscience and technology or changes in socio-cultural milieu, the development of the Korea Neuroethics Guidelines is a milestone for the scientific community and society in general for the ongoing development in neuroscience and neurotechnology.
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