7 Traps Foreign Patients Fall Into in Korea (And How to Protect Yourself)

Korea’s medical tourism industry is booming. Over one million foreign patients visited Korea in 2024 alone, spending trillions of won on treatments ranging from skin care to major surgery. But rapid growth has brought problems. Complaints and disputes involving foreign patients are rising, and many visitors find themselves in situations they didn’t anticipate — not … Read more

What Is Korean Traditional Medicine? A Complete Guide to Hanbang

When people think of Korean healthcare, they usually picture high-tech hospitals and world-class plastic surgeons. But Korea has another medical tradition that’s been practiced for centuries — and it’s still a core part of the healthcare system today. It’s called Hanbang (한방), or Korean Traditional Medicine. And unlike “alternative medicine” in many Western countries, Hanbang … Read more