Korean Nurses' Declaration of Ethics

We, nurses, have been bestowed with the noble mission of contributing to the development of country and humanity by protecting the dignity and rights of its people. We promise to enhance the health and well-being of all through our nursing and pledge to carry out the following :

• We will maintain our prestige and dignity as professional nurses in all situations, and diligently carry out our roles as advocates of people? health with the highest standards in nursing care.
• We will maintain ethical judgments regarding the application of technology, including life sciences for medical treatment, which may impact upon human dignity, and never take part in unjust or unethical medical practices.
• We will endeavor to enhance the quality of nursing and respect the unique roles of, and cooperate with, all healthcare personnel, for the benefit of people? health.
• We solemnly swear that we will maintain this pledge with sincerity, and do our best to carry out our mission as professional nurses.