Jennifer Mendoza
Research expert covering health, pharma and medtech
Medical tourism in South Korea - statistics & facts
South Korea is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in the world. The country has been actively attracting foreign patients with advanced medical technologies and services during the past decade. As of 2024, the cumulative number of patients who visited Korea for medical purposes stood at over five million, with such services growing in popularity. Additionally, the increasing popularity of South Korean pop culture abroad, a phenomenon also known as "hallyu," has led to an increase in the number of tourists visiting Korea.
