The number of international medical tourists visiting Korea increased by 25% from 110,000 in 2020 to 140,000 in 2021 despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Korea is one of the most advanced countries in medical technology, excelling in major medical surgeries and treatment across various specialties, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, organ transplantation, spine, infertility, and physiotherapy.
Internal medicine attracted the most international patients to Korea, followed by physical examination. Plastic surgery and dermatology ranked 3rd and 4th, respectively. The number of foreign patients visiting Korea is expected to rise in the post-pandemic era.
Medical Korea’s website (www.medicalkorea.or.kr) is operated by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) as an official website of the Korean government and provides information and statistics related to Korea’s medical services available to foreign patients. It is a one-stop service for international tourists visiting Korea for medical treatment.
The website also provides information on Korean government agencies, associations, and medical institutions as well as other essential information for visiting Korea, such as medical visas. Medical Korea’s official website is available in four languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. Click the link below to visit the website for details. (www.medicalkorea.or.kr)
Source: Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)