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Purpose: This study performed a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map the structural characteristics and identify critical gaps in alcohol-related literature regarding Korea over the past two decades, providing directions for future research. Methods: A total of 6,710 articles published from 2005 to 2024 were retrieved from seven major international and domestic databases. Keyword co-occurrence and network analyses were conducted, comparing international and domestic research trends based on language and scholarly domain. Results: International literature primarily focused on alcohol as a biomedical and epidemiological risk factor, forming a centralized network around general keywords. Domestic literature centered on specific psychosocial themes within unique Korean contexts, exhibiting a specialized network structure. A significant gap in macro-level policy and structural research was identified in both literature streams. Conclusions: The structural divergence between international and domestic perspectives limits the formation of a comprehensive evidence base. To effectively address alcohol-related harm, future research requires the integration across these trends and a prioritization of macro-level policy studies.