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- In 2025, 2.01 million foreign patients chose South Korea for health tourism.
- The annual growth rate reached a record level at 71.9%.
- China and Japan account for more than half of foreign patients.
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2.01 million foreign patients71.9% annual increase618 thousand Chinese patients600 thousand Japanese patients
South Korea broke a new record in health tourism in 2025 by hosting a total of 2.01 million foreign patients. This figure represents a 71.9% increase compared to the previous year. The data is included in the annual report of the state-supported Korea Health Industry Development Institute.
Looking at the country breakdown, China constitutes the largest market with a 30.8% share and 618,000 patients. Japan ranks second with 600,000 patients. A third country follows with 185,000 patients. This increase demonstrates growing global interest in South Korea's medical services and rising confidence in the country's healthcare infrastructure.
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- How many foreign health tourists came to South Korea in 2025?
- A total of 2.01 million foreign patients visited South Korea for treatment in 2025.
- Which countries send the most patients?
- China ranks first with 618,000, Japan second with 600,000; these two countries account for approximately 60% of the patients.
- What is the main reason for this increase?
- Growing global interest in South Korea's medical services and rising confidence in the country's healthcare infrastructure are seen as the main reasons.
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