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This study aimed to systematically analyze the utilization of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) in South Korea through a review of relevant research studies. In December 2022, a comprehensive search was conducted to identify pertinent studies. Two researchers meticulously reviewed and selected studies that met the inclusion criteria. Key information, including publication year, journal details, data sources, statistical methods, research models, research subjects, and survey items, was extracted for further analysis. A total of 76 quantitative studies were selected and analyzed. Commonly employed statistical methods included crosstabulation, regression analysis, t-tests, and analysis of variance. The frequency of TKM usage was the most commonly assessed survey item, followed by variables related to satisfaction, cost, and the interaction between Western and Oriental medicine. Upon synthesizing studies that conducted multivariate regression analyses, gender, age, income, and education level were identified as major demographic factors influencing variables related to the use of TKM. Notably, the outcomes of investigations into factors influencing TKM usage within specific population groups are expected to provide valuable reference data for future policy decisions regarding TKM.