South Korea Sees Record 2 Million Foreign Patients

[Graphic News] Foreign patients in Korea top 2m for first time

The number of international patients visiting South Korea surpassed 2 million for the first time last year, setting a new record, government data showed. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2.01 million overseas patients sought medical treatment in Korea in 2025, the highest figure since related statistics began in 2009. After falling to around 110,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number has rebounded sharply since 2023, posting record highs for three consecutive years. Patient

By The Korea Herald