Emerging Medical Tourism in South Korea

South Korea is emerging as a popular destinationclients to evaluate opportunities for their success
for medical tourism especially among the touristsin the medical tourism industry.
from the US, Japan and China, says a newOur report “Emerging Medical Tourism in
research report “Emerging Medical Tourism inSouth Korea” provides an insight into the
South Korea” by RNCOS. In 2008, theSouth Korean medical tourism industry. It
country received around 25,000 foreign medicalevaluates the past, present and future scenario of
tourists, an impressive increase of more thanthe medical tourism market, and discusses the
56% from previous year (2007). Medical touristskey factors making South Korea a potential
prefer South Korea not just for the lower costsmedical tourism destination. 
of treatment, but also for its advancedThe report also gives forecast for various
technology and better healthcare infrastructure.segments of the medical tourism industry based
We have also found that South Korea is widelyon feasible tourism industry environment in South
popular for its world-class and skilled professionalsKorea. These include:
in plastic surgery that attracts medical patients- Medical Tourist Arrivals
from different parts of the world to get their- Medical Tourism Receipts
surgery done at low cost. For instance, nearly- Number of Doctors
10,000 people landed in South Korea for plastic- Number of Hospital Beds
surgery procedures in 2008. Besides, the country- Real GDP Growth 
has attained great proficiency in the treatment of- Population 
different types of cancers such as stomach- Personal Disposable Income 
cancer and liver cancer.The report also includes detailed information about
With focus on various parameters of tourismthe key players in the medical tourism industry of
industry, including inbound tourism, expenditure bySouth Korea, including Asan Medical Center, Seoul
inbound tourists, medical tourism and healthcareNational University Hospital, Samsung Medical
infrastructure, the report contains a thoroughCenter, Ajou University Hospital, Yonsei University
analysis of the South Korean medical tourismHealth System and Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital.
industry. It also provides strategic insight to the