South Korea's medical tourism booms with health check-ups

Travellers increasingly add comprehensive health check-ups to South Korea itineraries, drawn by affordable prices, fast results and English-language support. Foreign patients reached 2.01 million in 2025, up 71.7% from 2024. Patients mainly from China, Japan, Taiwan and the US. Cost efficiency and high-quality care, including one-visit full-body screenings, are key draws. Medical concierge services help book packages; results typically emailed within two weeks.