Korea considers legalizing telemedicine, but key points of contention remain

Over the past five years, approximately 23,000 medical institutions in Korea have offered telemedicine services, with 4.92 million patients using the system, according to new government data.

2025-08-14

Telemedicine providers seek remedy abroad for business woes

Non-contact medical service providers are seeking greener pastures overseas as the government seeks to keep the service on a tight leash.

2024-03-05

Ease local regulations on telemedicine

We cannot go on experimenting with trial service. It would be best for the outgoing members of the National Assembly pass the bill within their term.

2024-03-03

Draw concession from doctors on telemedicine (KOR)

Rivaling parties must come to a reasonable conclusion as soon as possible because the matter is directly related to public health.

2023-12-08

Draw concession from doctors on telemedicine

Rivaling parties must come to a reasonable conclusion as soon as possible because the matter is directly related to public health.

2023-12-07

How to lag behind in telemedicine (KOR)

“Time is everything for businesses,” President Yoon said. But time is being wasted on the digitalization of health and medical care in Korea.

2023-09-01

How to lag behind in telemedicine

“Time is everything for businesses,” President Yoon said. But time is being wasted on the digitalization of health and medical care in Korea.

2023-08-31

Still wrestling with K-regulations

Although revolutions are active elsewhere, Korea is fighting with regulations.

2023-07-25

Hurry to legislate telemedicine (KOR)

Since the issue is directly related to public health rights, politicians must stop wrangling and come to a bipartisanship conducive to better public healthcare.

2023-06-07

Hurry to legislate telemedicine