Best Chemotherapy Clinics in Republic of Korea: 11 Top-Rated Centers

Samsung Medical Center's Comprehensive Cancer Center provides advanced chemotherapy treatments using state-of-the-art equipment like Novalis and IGRT. Treatment sessions typically cost between $1,060 and $1,590. Prof. Keun Chil Park, MD, heads the Division of Hematology-Oncology with specialties in lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers. He holds memberships in ASCO, AACR, ESMO, and IASLC.

Myongji Hospital is a multidisciplinary general hospital located in Goyang, South Korea, approximately 30 minutes from Seoul. The hospital provides medical services across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, urology, liver diseases, women's health, robotic surgery, hair transplantation, and health check-ups.

The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.

Professor Kim Yun Hwan leads the Oncogynecology and Recurrent Cancer Center with expertise in HIPEC and robotic surgery. Chemotherapy sessions may cost around 3,000,000 KRW, varying by drugs used. The JCI-accredited clinic is South Korea's first women's hospital, founded in 1887. Professor Kim holds an MD and PhD from Seoul National University and trained at Munich University. The center offers advanced regimens like Paclitaxel/Carboplatin with 2-3 day hospitalizations per cycle.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital treats 1.5 million patients annually with specialized chemotherapy programs. The hospital's digital BESTcare system prevents medical errors while offering 24/7 doctor communication. Packages include cutting-edge technology like Da Vinci robotic system and international patient support with transfers. The Medical Oncology department focuses on precise cancer treatments with minimal scarring approaches. Diagnostic services like MRI and PET scans are part of individualized treatment plans.

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 is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, treating 11,800 outpatients daily. The oncology department offers chemotherapy sessions costing around $55,300–$86,100. The hospital specializes in complex cancer cases and performs nearly half of South Korea's organ transplants with a 90% success rate. It serves international patients from the USA, China, UAE, and other countries.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility specializing in oncology services, including chemotherapy. Treatment may cost between $55,300 and $86,100. The hospital is the first in South Korea to perform lung transplants.

Severance Hospital's oncology center is JCI-accredited and serves 1.6 million patients annually. Chemotherapy sessions typically range from $1,200 to $3,200. Dr. Cho Byung Chul heads the Oncology Department with expertise in chemotherapy for lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers using new clinical drugs.

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital is one of four hospitals in a network across South Korea. Its core specialties include cardiovascular care, digestive oncology, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The hospital earned a spot on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2021.

• International department has served over 15,000 patients from more than 100 countries since 1999.
• On-site equipment includes PET-CT, multi-slice CT, 3.0T MRI, and TOMO therapy technology.
• Dedicated centers for emergency care, bloodless surgery, and allergic respiratory diseases in children.
• Staffed by over 130 highly skilled doctor-professors across 30 departments.

Seoul National University Hospital leads South Korea in cancer treatment with cutting-edge chemotherapy protocols. Treatments may cost between $55,300 and $86,100. Dr. Han Byoel Lee is an expert oncologist with qualifications from Seoul National University and KAIST, specializing in breast cancer and oncoplastic surgery.