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Last updated: 2/23/2025

Radiotherapy in Republic of Korea: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for radiotherapy?

Accredited clinics: JCI-certified hospitals adhere to world-class standards, ensuring patient safety.
Latest technologies: Clinics employ techniques such as Proton Therapy and CyberKnife. Devices from reputable brands like Varian and Elekta are used to precisely target tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
High success rates: Radiotherapy in South Korea has an efficacy rate of 85% for early-stage cancers. There is also a notable reduction in recurrence rates compared to traditional methods.
Expert practitioners: The country boasts leading oncologists who often hold international certifications. They have performed thousands of radiotherapy sessions, providing experienced and specialized care.

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How Much Does Radiotherapy Cost in Republic of Korea?

The average price of Radiotherapy in Republic of Korea is $27,500, the minimum price is $25,000, and the maximum price is $30,000.

	Republic of Korea	Turkey	Austria
Radiotherapy	from $25,000	from $6,000	-
Tomotherapy	-	from $10,000	from $1,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery	-	from $4,500	-
Radiotherapy for uterine cancer	from $17,000	from $4,000	-

The price research is based on updated and verified costs from the Bookimed partner clinics.

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Discover the Best Radiotherapy Clinics in Republic of Korea: 10 Verified Options and Prices

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Samsung Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Choi Du Kho

Clinic is certified :

Ranked as the 1st in Korea for Customer Satisfaction and Quality Indexes, ensuring excellence in radiotherapy services.

The Comprehensive Cancer Center is the largest in Asia, providing extensive radiotherapy treatment options.

Offers innovative radiotherapy technologies like Novalis and IGRT, ensuring precise treatment.

Dr. Choi Du Kho brings over 25 years of experience, enhancing patient confidence in treatment.
Accredited by the International Organization for Standardization and the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation, confirming high standards.

diagnostics
Consultation with a neurosurgeon	$55 - $65
MRI of one area	$1,170 - $1,350

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek for several consecutive years, showcasing expertise in radiotherapy.
Radiotherapy is offered through the specialized Radiation Oncology Center, ensuring focused cancer treatment.
Radiotherapy can be combined with chemotherapy for comprehensive cancer care at Asan Medical Center.
International patients benefit from personalized support, including free transfer and coordinator assistance.
Located conveniently in Seoul, only a 5-minute walk from Olympic Park, enhancing accessibility for patients.

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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek, showcasing its expertise in radiotherapy.
The radiation oncology unit uses latest generation linear accelerators for precise radiotherapy treatments.
Offers 3D conformal therapy, IMRT, and IGRT, minimizing side effects like nausea and hair loss.
Over 1,000 Gamma Knife procedures performed, effectively treating head and neck tumors.
International Department provides language assistance, ensuring smooth communication during radiotherapy treatment.

diagnostics
PET/CT	$1,600

Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Incheon

Clinic is certified :

Ranked among the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek for excellence in patient care.
Offers a comprehensive Cancer Center with specialized facilities for radiotherapy treatment.
Utilizes advanced imaging techniques like PET-CT and MRI for precise radiotherapy planning.
Provides personalized radiotherapy plans tailored to each patient's specific needs and conditions.
Equipped with modern radiotherapy technology ensuring high-quality treatment outcomes.

diagnostics
Extended analysis of blood	$500
CT (computer tomography)	$500 - $700

Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Park Cheong Soo

Clinic is certified :

Ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek for radiotherapy excellence.
Offers radiation therapy methods like IMRT, radiosurgery, and hyperthermia for effective cancer treatment.
Collaborates with renowned American cancer centers to enhance radiotherapy treatment protocols.
Provides comprehensive diagnostic tools including CT, MRI, PET, and PET/CT for precise radiotherapy planning.
Handles a high volume of patients annually, ensuring vast experience in radiotherapy care.

diagnostics
Consultation with a neurosurgeon	$48 - $53
MRI of one area	$900 - $1,000

Radiotherapy Overview in Republic of Korea

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Surgery Time - 30 hours

Stay in the country - 10 days

Rehabilitation - 1 day

Anesthesia - Local anesthesia

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Types of Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy - from $25,000
This therapy uses high-energy waves to destroy cancer cells, providing a non-surgical treatment with few side effects.
TrueBeam
This therapy is a high-powered radiation technique for treating cancer with high accuracy and speed.
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
This therapy targets tumors with precise radiation, avoiding damage to surrounding tissues.
Tomotherapy
This therapy is a cutting-edge radiation treatment, precisely targeting tumors while reducing harm to nearby healthy tissue.
Radiosurgery of a brain tumor - from $20,000
This therapy selectively targets brain tumors, using precise radiation to eliminate cells while sparing surrounding tissue.
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
This procedure uses high-energy rays to destroy colorectal cancer cells, an effective and targeted treatment method.
Radiation therapy for brain tumor - from $30,837
This therapy aims to destroy brain tumors using high-energy rays, reducing symptoms and improving survival rates.
Radiotherapy for throat cancer
This therapy aims to destroy throat cancer cells using high-energy radiation, improving survival and symptom control.
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer - from $4,000
This therapy targets prostate tumors with radiation, annihilating cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue.
Radiotherapy for lung cancer - from $2,400
This therapy aims to kill cancer cells in the lungs using high-energy x-rays.
Radiotherapy for breast cancer - from $17,360
This therapy aims to eliminate cancer cells in the breast using controlled radiation.
Radiotherapy for uterine cancer - from $17,000
This therapy targets damaging uterine cancer cells, involving multiple sessions of radiation, often resulting in high success rates.
Radiotherapy for cervical cancer - from $3,830
A non-invasive procedure uses high-energy beams to destroy cervical cancer cells.
Radiation therapy for stomach cancer - from $8,600
This therapy kills stomach cancer cells using high-energy rays, offering a targeted, non-surgical treatment option.
Radiation therapy for testicular cancer
This therapy targets cancer cells in testicles using high-energy beams, destroying them while sparing healthy tissue.
Radiation therapy for kidney cancer
This therapy uses high-energy rays to destruct kidney cancer cells, providing a non-surgical, targeted treatment option.
Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma - from $10,000
This therapy targets esophageal cancer cells with high-energy rays, destroying them while sparing healthy tissues.
Radiation therapy for bowel cancer
This therapy targets harmful cells in the bowel, eliminating them with precise, high-energy rays to combat cancer.
Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer
The therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells, targeting only the ovaries, thus minimizing side effects.
Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas
This therapy targets and destroys sarcoma cells, using controlled radiation, preserving surrounding tissue, for effective, non-invasive treatment.
Radiation therapy for Brain Tumor
This therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy or shrink malignant cells, sparing healthy brain tissue.

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Professor Lim Do Hoon is the Head of Radiation Oncology Department at Seoul National University College of Medicine, and is specializing in treating stomach cancer, pancreaticobiliary cancer, CNS tumors, pediatric tumors, sarcoma, and hematologic cancer. He has trained at Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital.

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Our Radiotherapy Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Radiotherapy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

TrueBeam

TrueBeam is an advanced linear accelerator used for precise and efficient radiation therapy in oncology.

Pros: High precision targeting with up to 25% faster treatment times compared to other systems. Capable of treating complex cases with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.

Cons: Requires highly specialized training for operators, which may not be available in all treatment centers. Limited accessibility in rural areas compared to more widespread systems like tomotherapy.

Effectiveness: Success rate of over 90% in local tumor control for certain cancers.

Duration: Each session typically lasts 10-30 minutes.

Recovery: Not needed

Best for: Ideal for treating tumors in the brain, lung, and prostate with precision. Suitable for both pediatric and adult patients.

Stereotaxic Radiosurgery

It is a non-invasive radiation treatment that precisely targets tumors and abnormalities in the brain and other parts of the body.

Pros: Offers pinpoint accuracy, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Success rates are high, with tumor control achieved in up to 90% of cases.

Cons: Limited to small or well-defined tumors. Not suitable for widespread cancer treatment, affecting less than 5% of cases.

Effectiveness: Tumor control rates up to 90%.

Duration: Procedure typically takes 1-2 hours.

Recovery: Not needed.

Best for: Small brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, and functional disorders within 3 cm.

Tomotherapy

Tomotherapy is a precise form of radiation therapy that integrates CT imaging and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to treat cancer.

Pros: Offers high precision in targeting tumors with 3D imaging, reducing damage to surrounding tissues by up to 50%. Suitable for complex tumor shapes and locations.

Cons: Treatment sessions may take longer compared to TrueBeam, averaging 20-30 minutes. Not ideal for all tumor types, particularly those requiring stereotaxic precision.

Effectiveness: Achieves local control rates of 85% in specific cancers.

Duration: Each session lasts 20-30 minutes.

Recovery: Not needed.

Best for: Suitable for head, neck, and prostate cancers, and tumors with irregular shapes.

Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

Involves using high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells in the colon or rectum.

Pros: Radiation oncology can precisely target tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. It has a high local control rate of up to 80%.

Cons: Side effects like fatigue and bowel irritation occur in approximately 20% of patients. It may require multiple sessions over several weeks.

Effectiveness: Achieves local control in approximately 80% of cases.

Duration: The procedure takes about 5-6 weeks with daily sessions.

Recovery: Recovery typically takes 1-2 weeks.

Best for: Suitable for treating localized tumors in the colon or rectum.

Radiotherapy for prostate cancer

This procedure uses radiation to target and destroy cancer cells in the prostate gland.

Pros: Non-invasive with a high precision targeting of cancer cells, reducing damage to surrounding tissue. Success rates can exceed 90% in early-stage prostate cancer.

Cons: Potential for side effects such as fatigue and urinary issues in some patients. Treatment may require multiple sessions over several weeks.

Effectiveness: Success rate of 90% for localized prostate cancer.

Duration: 30-45 minutes per session.

Recovery: Not needed.

Best for: Early-stage prostate cancer and localized tumors.

Prices: Cost of Radiotherapy for prostate cancer in Republic of Korea from $4,000

FAQ about Radiotherapy in Republic of Korea

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

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.

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)
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Ukraine

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