South Korea’s medical tourism industry has reached record heights, with the number of foreign patients seeking medical treatment in the country reaching an all-time high of 605,768 in 2023. This represents a significant increase from 248,000 patients in 2022 and a 21.8% increase from the pre-pandemic high of 2019. The ministry attributed the growth to South Korea’s advanced medical technology and services, particularly in the areas of dermatology and plastic surgery, which accounted for over half of the treatments received by foreign patients. Japan, China, and the United States were the top countries of origin for foreign patients, with Seoul being the most popular destination due to its concentration of plastic surgery and dermatology clinics.