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Objectives: This study examines the trend of alcohol-related research, with a specific focus on problem drinking and related variables, to provide evidence for prevention and intervention of alcohol related problems as well as for alcohol public policy in Korea. Methods: For the study, research studies published between 1990 and 2013 were analyzed. Forty-three research articles were included for meta-analysis. The main focus of the analysis was on examining the effect size of correlation coefficients of variables related to problem drinking. Results: From the 43 articles, 304 variables were extracted under individual, family, social environment, and demographic variable groups. Overall, more studies focused on individual variables compared to environmental variables. Results showed that Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), level of consumption, motivation, expectancy showed high effect size, followed by drinking culture, social relationship, and family members’ drinking. Conclusion: The study results point to the importance of more research focusing on macro or societal influence of alcohol related problems. Alcohol policy should include more specific contents that target changing the tolerant drinking culture in Korea.