Best Clinics for Lung cancer Treatment in Republic of Korea: 10 Top-Rated Centers

Samsung Medical Center's Comprehensive Cancer Center provides advanced lung cancer treatment using state-of-the-art equipment like Novalis, IGRT, and the Da Vinci surgical system. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200. Prof. Keun Chil Park, MD, heads the Division of Hematology-Oncology with specialties in lung cancer and memberships in IASLC, ASCO, and ESMO.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in minimally invasive cancer treatments with a focus on aesthetic results. Lung cancer treatment may cost around $6,100–$13,600. Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee, a hematologist-oncologist with 26+ years of experience, specializes in various cancers and bone marrow transplantation. He holds multiple degrees and has published research in oncology.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital treats over 1.5 million patients annually with its innovative BESTcare system to enhance lung cancer treatment safety. The hospital's oncology department provides comprehensive care, with treatment costs typically ranging from $34,500 to $52,400. The facility is Korea's first digital hospital, equipped with multidisciplinary capabilities for complex cases.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

Asan Medical Center treats over 11,800 outpatients daily and specializes in oncology, including lung cancer. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200. The multidisciplinary team includes specialists like Dr. Seung-il Park, who focuses on oncological care. The hospital performs nearly half of South Korea’s heart transplants with a 90% success rate, reflecting its surgical expertise.

Gangnam Severance Hospital specializes in lung cancer treatment and was the first in South Korea to perform a lung transplant. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200. The JCI-accredited facility follows international healthcare standards with a multidisciplinary oncology team.

Severance Hospital, a JCI-accredited oncology center at Yonsei University, treats 1.6 million outpatients annually. Dr. Cho Byung Chul heads the Oncology Department with expertise in lung cancer chemotherapy using new clinical drugs. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200.

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul  is multidisciplinary hospital for examination and treatment of various diseases, founded in 1974 and located in Seoul. There are four hospitals in Soon Chun Hyang Universety Hospital, which located throughout South Korea.

 

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.

Korea University Anam Hospital specializes in robotic surgery for lung cancer, leveraging its expertise in minimally invasive techniques pioneered in other cancer treatments. The team has developed groundbreaking robotic surgery methods, including Asia's first robotic stereotactic bladder replacement and expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kim Jin, Vice President of the Korean Association of Robotic Surgeons, leads the program with extensive credentials, including fellowships at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Treatment typically costs around $4,500–$10,200 USD.