On the basis of the Act on Medical Technologists, article 4, radiologic technology students are required to graduate From their department of radiologic Science over the duration of 3 or 4 years (from a total of 45 colleges and universities).

On the basis of enforcement ordinance part 4, radiologic technology students are required to obtain their license from the Minister of Health and Welfare by passing the examination, which is conducted once a year in Accordance with the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute.

As of now, the total number of individuals who have obtained Radiological Technologists licenses in Korea stands at 59,979.