WHY KOREA

500
Thousand

the number of expected medical tourism patients in 2018

Plastic Surgery Capital of the World

Korea has the most plastic surgery cases per capita in the world. It is a normal part of the culture and the country holds the highest plastic and cosmetic surgery technology, infrastructure and the most well trained doctors in the world.

The World Leader in Skin Care

Korea is known worldwide as the leader in skin care using the most advanced dermatological equipment along with the world’s best beauty products. If you want to have better skin, there is no place better on earth.

High Tech Dentistry

Seoul holds some of the top and most advanced dentists in the world. The turn-around times are incredibly efficient with in-house dental laboratories and high end equipment you usually only find in large general hospitals in other parts of the world.

Amazing Vision Correction & General Hospital Care

Imagine undergoing procedures like LASIK, LASEK and SMILE with the world’s best doctors. The procedures here are the best in the world and done for an extremely reasonable price. At general hospitals, you will find some of the world’s best surgeons performing procedures for patients from all around the world.

The Highest Value for your Money

Korea is not the cheapest place for medical procedures but it is the outright best. It is also not the most expensive. You will find reasonable prices for the best doctors and surgeons. There is no other place on earth where you get the highest level of medical care at such a reasonable value.

A Vibrant Tourism Sector

Your trip to Korea will be more than just for a medical procedure. Korea has thousands of years of culture mixed into a modern marvel of technical and social advancement. You will never run out of things to see, do and eat here. It is one of the safest places on earth and also one of the best to enjoy a vacation. Enjoy a K-pop show, eat Korean BBQ, see grand palaces and much more!
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MUST-VISIT

Seoul is such a dynamic city with a huge population and an even larger amount of things to see and do. Here are our top 6 recommendations for must see places in Seoul, Korea.

Gangnam Station at night

Gangnam Station

Enjoy Gangnam Style

All of the top clinics are located in Gangnam and it will give you a deep insight into modern life in Korea.There is a huge amount of shopping and Gangnam Station exits 9, 10, 11 and 12 are the liveliest in the area. There is a massive underground shopping complex at Gangnam Station where you can buy all kinds of clothes, accessories and a lot of beauty products.
Gyeonbokgung Palace in Seoul, Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Where ancient culture meets modernity

Gyeongbokgung Palace in the old center of the city is the largest and most grand of the royal palaces in Seoul. It is near a lot of historical sites and new modern marvels such as Gwangwhamun Square, Cheonggyecheon Stream and the beautiful Seoul City Hall.
N Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower in Seoul, Korea

N Seoul Tower

Romance from the top of Namsan Mountain

You can take the cable car up to the top and enjoy views from the top of the beautiful tower. It is best to head here at sunset to enjoy the views and watch the city transform from day to night. There is a great lighting of the beacons ceremony held here on most days.
Myeongdong shopping in Seoul

Myeong-dong

Fashion, Shopping and Food

An incredible amount of street food and vendor stalls all in a walkable, no car area. This is a fashion and beauty capital so be prepared to shop until you drop here.
Hongdae, Hongik University Station exit 9

Hongdae

The most vibrant part of the city

Full of universities, low priced goods and restaurants and live performances. It is one of the liveliest areas of the city. Head out exit 9 and join a sea of people all happily exploring the area with smiles on their faces. If you want a quieter time, there is a park at exit 3 which was converted from an old railroad line. Head here for a picnic and enjoy the hipster vibes.
Hangang River Floating Islands in Seoul, Korea

Hangang River Parks

Rest, Relax, Refresh

Head to one of the 12 parks along the river. Banpo Hangang River Park holds the floating islands known as Seomsevit and Yeouido Hangang River Park has a beautiful water cascade with skyscrapers in the background. You can rent bikes here at the park, enjoy picnics and see where Seoulites come to relax.