Although Korea’s health technology assessment system has been developed while taking into account the nation’s unique circumstances and history, it is necessary to refine it based on a continuous review of its universality and rationality. In this regard, an international comparison of health technology assessment systems will provide a valid foundation for our system. 

The current study aimed to compare and analyze the health technology assessment systems in major nations around the world. The specific objectives of the study were as follows;

- investigate and analyze each country’s socioeconomic characteristics and healthcare system

- analyze each country’s health technology assessment system focusing on the procedures and roles of relevant agencies 

- analyze and compare the specific health technology assessment results available