What is the cost of treatment in Republic of Korea?
Procedures | Prices |
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Rhinoplasty (nose job) | $2350 - $8500 |
Facelift surgery | $1800 - $14000 |
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) | $1000 - $6600 |
Tummy tuck | $1500 - $24600 |
Bone marrow transplantation | $115300 - $275000 |
Basic check-up | $540 - $1350 |
PET/CT | $930 - $1800 |
Male Check-up | $600 - $6000 |
Female check-up | $640 - $6000 |
MRI of one area | $420 - $2000 |
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The KOIHA accreditation program warrants excellent quality and safety of medical care in Korean healthcare centers. Each medical facility with the KOIHA accreditation conforms to the international standards.

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Ewha Woman's University Medical Center (EUMC) is a multidisciplinary hospital for women only. It's located in Seoul, South Korea.
The treatment of breast, thyroid, urogenital cancers, and joint replacement — are the clinic's top specialties.
Ewha doctors focus on the aesthetic results of the procedures. They perform minimally invasive operations through small incisions so that a woman does not get visible scars.
Patients from Europe, Russia, China, and the United Arab Emirates choose Ewha Medical Center every year.
Location: 1071, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu,Seoul 158- 710 KoreaMyomectomy with R obot Da Vinci | $14150 |
Breast cancer surgery | $9300 - $15100 |
Breast reconstruction surgery | $36800 - $44000 |
Consultation with an oncologist | $33 |
Consultation with a mammologist | $33 |


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JK Plastic Surgery Center is the top clinic for international patients looking for cosmetic surgeries in South Korea (source: KAHF). Over 6,000 medical tourists visit JK Plastic Surgery Clinic each year to get the safest surgeries for the eyes, nose, body contouring, and anti-aging. JK shows 100% success rate of all procedures performed in the hospital.
It is a premium center with 20-years history and numerous awards. The JK medical team accounts over 85,000 plastic procedures provided according to the world quality standards. It is the best option for those who want excellent services in luxurious surroundings with the best results.
Location: 584-2 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaAbdominal liposuction | $6500 - $9100 |
Back liposuction | $6500 - $8500 |
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) | $1500 - $4700 |
VG Plastic Surgery is a private multi-specialty medical centre located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The team performs plastic surgery, aesthetic, and cosmetic procedures. Most common operations are blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, anti-ageing procedures. The clinic promises the high safety and trust level for customers. 1,000 patients choose VG Plastic Surgery to get medical care every year.
Location: 406 Gangnam-daero, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of KoreaAbdominal liposuction | $5000 |
Back liposuction | $4000 |
Breast augmentation | $7000 |
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What should you know about South Korea before the trip?
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
What is the level of medicine in South Korea?
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.
According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.
Why is South Korea trendy for medical tourism?
South Korea is also a well-known country globally due to high-skilled doctors that undergo internships in American and European institutions. Patients from Russia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and US prefer treatment inSouth Korea to other places.
Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. About 1 mln international patients travel to Korea annually. So South Korea is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector.
South Korea is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 40% on services in South Korea compared to European countries or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the country.
What hotel services are provided here?
In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Do I need a visa to South Korea?
Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
What documents are required to apply for a visa to South Korea for treatment?
Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
- ID card
- confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
- certificate of income and availability of funds
- insurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)
- 2 photos (5x6)
- visa receipt
- booking of flight and hotel
- medical opinion about the need for treatment.
What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures?
According to ASPS statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:
- breast augmentation
- liposuction
- rhinoplasty (nose job)
- eyelid surgery
- tummy tuck.
Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.
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Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation
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World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
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Wooridul Hospital is a specialized network of hospitals with experience in treating more than 30 years, which is a world leader in the treatment of diseases of the spine today. Wooridul Hospital meets the highest international standards. It is an international hospital is the best of the World by the Medical Tourism Association.
Location: 47-4 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaSurgical treatment of scoliosis | $21470 |
MRI of the spine cord | $567 |
Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $38 |
BGN Clinic is a private medical center for eye treatment in Busan, South Korea.
The Clinic specializes in vision correction, cataract and glaucoma treatment, eye retina operations. Such state-of-the-art techniques are available here: LASIK, LASEK, Smile lasers, implantable contact lens surgery (ICL).
Specialists of the Clinic have already performed over 346,000 vision correction operations.
BGN Clinic is popular among patients from the USA and Europe.
Location: 729 Gaya-daero, Buam-dong Busanjin-gu, BusanIOLs implantation | $811 - $5677 |
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation | $1250 - $5300 |
Cataract surgery (one eye) | $811 - $5677 |
Consultation with an ophthalmologist | $65 |
Ophthalmological investigation | $220 |


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Asan Hospital (Asan Medical Center) is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea, which can serve 2,700 patients at once.
The key specialties in the hospital are organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Almost half of all heart transplants in South Korea are carried out (45%) at Asan. The success of organ transplants ranges from 90%.
Every day, 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients are treated in Asan Hospital. Medical tourists from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia choose Asan Hospital.
Location: 88, OLYMPIC-RO 43-GIL, SONGPA-GU, SEOUL 05505, KOREABone marrow transplantation | $250000 - $275000 |
Brain tumor surgery | $19400 - $28200 |
Breast augmentation | $15000 - $17000 |
Premium Check up | $2838 - $8110 |
Male Check-up | $1500 |
Common procedures in Republic of Korea
Rhinoplasty (nose job) Facelift surgery Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) Tummy tuck Bone marrow transplantation Basic check-up PET/CT Male Check-up Female check-up MRI of one areaECG | $88 - $132 |


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World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is the leading multidisciplinary state facility in the capital of South Korea. The President of the country receives treatment here.
Since 2004, SNUH has been digitalized completely — all data about patients is stored in the electronic system.
The hospital shows the highest statistics for cancer treatment in South Korea. Other SNUH key specialties are neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, pediatrics, and organ transplant.
Seoul University Hospital serves 10,700 patients every day on average.
Location: 101 Daehak-ro, Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South KoreaCleft Lip or Palate Repair | $10543 - $15409 |
Colectomy (large bowel resection) | $16220 - $23519 |
Coronary stenting | $12165 - $21086 |
Consultation with a neurologist | $48 |
ECG | $19 |


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ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.

Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation
The KOIHA accreditation program warrants excellent quality and safety of medical care in Korean healthcare centers. Each medical facility with the KOIHA accreditation conforms to the international standards.

World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
The authoritative list of The World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek magazine honors medical centers according to key medical performance indicators, patient satisfaction data, and recommendations from global medical experts. The ranking is composed in partnership with data research company Statista.
Samsung Medical Center is a prominent multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea that has repetitively received many awards in customer satisfaction and services quality. It has a special status of “Hospital of presidential standards”. A part of Samsung Medical Complex, Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the most thorough treatment for cancer patients using state-of-the-art equipment: Novalis, IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy), Da Vinci surgical system, etc.
Location: 81 Irwon-ro, Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaHysterectomy with DaVinci robot | $18700 - $23400 |
Chemotherapy | $1060 - $1590 |
Chemotherapy for lung cancer | $540 - $1400 |
Female check-up | $746 - $1857 |
Male Check-up | $665 - $1678 |
South Korean Kang Dong Hospital is one of the best advanced medical centers in the field of orthopedics. It is one of the first hospital which began to practice multi-pronged approach to the treatment of orthopedic disorders in the world. Specialized Orthopedic Hospital uses the most modern technology, providing a full range of orthopedic services for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, rehabilitation of injuries and all types of damages joints and spine.
Location: 145 Dadae-ro, Sinpyeong 1(il)-dong, Saha-gu, Busan, South KoreaArthroplastic of Achilles tendons | $6300 |
Arthroscopic meniscectomy | $6300 |
Discectomy | $10800 |
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