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Over 2 million foreign tourists visited Korea for medical services last year, data shows

Another report found that spending remained above 200 billion won ($145.5 million) in July for the fifth straight month.

2026.8.30

Docfinderkorea General Manager Eugenia Hwang assists a patient during a consultation. [EUGENIA HWANG]

A K-beauty patient's best friend: Medical tourism agencies help clients with flights, feelings and more

The K-beauty industry's rapid growth has resulted in the coining of the term "medical tourism," referring to foreign travelers coming to Korea for beauty and other treatments.

2026.1.8

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The Seoul K-Medi Center in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul, is pictured on Sept. 5. [NEWS1]

Record 1.17 million foreign patients seek treatment in Korea last year, young Japanese women's skin procedures fuel surge

A record 1.17 million foreign patients sought medical care in Korea last year, driven largely by a surge in young Japanese women flocking to Seoul's dermatology clinics for quick and affordable cosmetic treatments.

2025.10.8

Medical workers unload a patient from an ambulance parked in front of the emergency room of a major hospital in Seoul on Feb. 22, 2024. [YONHAP]

'Distress' as doctor shortage, language barrier hinder foreigners' access to urgent care

Foreigners in Korea face medical access issues due to staffing shortages and language barriers, leading to delays and inadequate care, especially in urgent situations.

2025.5.6

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Record 1.17 million foreign patients seek treatment in Korea last year, young Japanese women's skin procedures fuel surge

'Distress' as doctor shortage, language barrier hinder foreigners' access to urgent care