ArticleIranian journal of public health2019
Developmental Strategies of the Promotion Policies in Medical Tourism Industry in South Korea: A 10-Year Study (2009-2018).
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- Integrating natural non-pharmaceutical therapies into medical tourism: a dynamic health portrait-driven model for proactive older adult health and public health services.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- A bilingual systematic review of South Korean medical tourism: a need to rethink policy and priorities for public health?BMC public health · 2021Pooled it
- Global perspectives on health tourism: A comparative review of research trends and future prospects (2000-2024).Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Review
- Investigation of management of international education considering sustainable medical tourism and entrepreneurship.Heliyon · 2023Article
- The Post Pandemic Revitalization Plan for the Medical Tourism Sector in South Korea: A Brief Review.Iranian journal of public health · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundAfter the revision of the Medical Service Act, Article 27-2, in 2009, Korea has been actively involved in the medical tourism industry. The number of foreign patients visiting Korea has consistently increased coming from various countries around the world. Currently, the industry is striving to achieve qualitative growth in medical tourism. Accordingly, there is a necessity to analyze and review policies for the development of medical tourism to create a sustainable market.
methodsWe analyzed the information of foreign patients visiting Korea over a period of last 10 years. Statistical data were obtained from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
resultsThe number of foreign patients visiting Korea had increased from 60,201 in 2009 to 321,574 in 2017. Since 2017, the number of patients from the U.S., Russia and Middle East has been on an upward trend while the number of Chinese patients has decreased. This result clearly shows that international affairs and cultural aspects have a significant impact on the selection of medical tourism.
conclusionIt is suggested to i) establish the medical tourism information system and brand the Korean medical tourism offering a joint treatment of western and oriental medicine, ii) prepare the expansion of the industry to the medical wellness tourism industry by training global healthcare experts and iii) organize tailored medical services with consideration of various backgrounds and culture of foreign patients.
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