Abstract

In 2022 and 2023, over a span of two years, five psychological service bills, including those proposed by the Korean Psychological Association, were introduced through various associations and committees under the Ministry of Health and Welfare Act. These bills share a common goal of enhancing the mental health of the nation. However, they sharply contrast in terms of the education and training of psychological service providers. The passage of the proposed bills requires diverse interpretations and negotiations from various sectors, including academic, political, and economic aspects. Therefore, it is essential to establish objective evidence on this issue. In this academic journal, following last year's special issue, we plan to continue presenting relevant papers as a special topic this year as well. Through this, we hope that the Korean Psychological Association will solidify its stance on the proposed psychological service bills through evidence accumulation using psychological research methodologies.