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Korea passed 2 million foreign patients in 2025 — over 60% for dermatology
Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare says about 2.01 million foreign patients came to Korea in 2025, the first time the figure topped 2 million since records began in 2009. Key points: Dermatology: about 1.313 million,
0 0Those viral 'Seoul dermatology guides' on Chinese social media: what to trust
Search 'Seoul dermatology' on Chinese-language social apps and you get endless guide posts: price-list screenshots, treatment menus, 'just go' recommendations. Lots of information, very uneven quality. Usually more usefu
0 0Chinese names vs Korean names for common skin clinic treatments
Treatment names in Chinese-language guides often don't match what Korean clinics call them. Here's a reference table (for understanding names only, not a recommendation of any treatment). Common Chinese name Korean Rough
0 0Using an agency or interpreter for a Korean skin clinic? Think these through first
The language barrier is many visitors' biggest worry, so people look into agencies, companions or interpreters. Points that come up often (general info, not about any specific business): Know who you're dealing with Is i
0 0Korea's VAT refund on cosmetic procedures for tourists has lapsed — a bill to revive it is under review
Foreign tourists used to get back the VAT paid on cosmetic surgery and skin treatments in Korea. The special rule began in 2016 and was extended several times, but it ended at the close of 2025. Where things stand: In Ap
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