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Seoul National University Hospital is where the President of South Korea receives treatment. Fully digital since 2004, it has the highest cancer treatment stats in the country. Best known for neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and organ transplants.
BIOFACE Clinic specializes in personalized hormone therapy under the direction of Dr. Jooyoung Park, a Seoul National University-trained dermatologist. With over a decade of clinical leadership, Dr. Park has trained 300+ physicians and advises on injectable trials for biotech firms. His evidence-based anti-aging protocols integrate multiple modalities for natural, lasting results. The clinic attracts 25,000+ annual visitors for its expert care in aesthetic and regenerative medicine.
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