Open data from the Seoul Open Data Plaza · downloaded 9 Oct 2026
Seoul Medical Tourism Statistics
Seoul had 1,755,002 foreign patients in 2025, and two nationalities, Japan (32.6%) and China (30.7%), made up 63.3% of them.
Seoul Tourism and Medical Tourism Data breaks down foreign patients, clinics approved for medical tourism, and attractions, restaurants and shops in Seoul by district and subway station. It does not recommend hospitals or shops.
- Foreign patients in Seoul (2025)1,755,002Japan 32.6% · China 30.7%
- Medical tourism clinics (2015)1,491Gangnam-gu 49.6%
- Attractions506list of 9 Oct 2026
- Restaurants1,373327 shopping places
Where do foreign patients in Seoul come from?
Foreign Patients in SeoulIn 2025 the largest groups were Japan with 572,967, China with 539,270 and Taiwan with 154,278. The United States accounted for 139,957.
| Nationality | Patients | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 572,967 | 32.6% |
| China | 539,270 | 30.7% |
| Taiwan | 154,278 | 8.8% |
| United States | 139,957 | 8.0% |
| Thailand | 50,111 | 2.9% |
| Singapore | 42,000 | 2.4% |
| Seoul total | 1,755,002 | 100.0% |
Sources Seoul: foreign patients by nationality, statistics (in Korean) · Seoul: medical institutions approved for medical tourism, English list (2015) · Seoul tourist attractions (dataset, five languages) · Seoul restaurants for visitors (dataset, five languages) · Seoul shopping places for visitors (dataset, five languages)
Medical tourism, sightseeing. Two ways into the data.
All topics
TopicMedical Tourism in SeoulSeoul had 1,755,002 foreign patients in 2025, and 62.6% of the 1,491 medical tourism clinics on the 2015 list were in Gangnam-gu and Seocho-gu.Seocho District from the Han River, Seoul, 2023 · Photo SpaceshipMe (CC0 1.0)
TopicSightseeing in SeoulSeoul's official travel guide lists 506 attractions, 1,373 restaurants and 327 shopping places (list of 9 Oct 2026).Seoul Plaza and Seoul City Hall, Seoul, 2018 · Photo H. Y. Shin 000 (CC0 1.0)
Explainers
All explainersShort pieces on the points where the tables are easy to misread, and on figures you can use when planning a trip.
- ExplainerHow to Read Seoul Medical Tourism StatisticsSeoul medical tourism statistics have to be read as five separate datasets with different reference dates. Patient numbers are for 2025 and the clinic list is from 2015, so the two cannot be divided into each other or joined into one series.
- ExplainerHow Many Seoul Attractions Are Closed on Mondays?157 of the 506 places on the Seoul attractions list say they close on Mondays. Among the 350 that state a closing day, that is 44.9%.
- ExplainerAccessible Attractions in Seoul: How Many List Facilities?87 of the 506 places on the Seoul attractions list (17.2%) record at least one barrier-free facility. 24 record all five kinds.
Data 9 pages
All data pages- DataForeign Patients in Seoul1,755,002 in 2025 · Japan 32.6%
- DataMedical Tourism Clinics in Seoul1,491 in 2015 · Gangnam-gu 49.6%
- DataMedical Tourism Clinics in Seoul by SpecialtyPlastic surgery 329 · Dentistry 285
- DataMedical Tourism Clinics in Gangnam740 in 2015 · 49.6% of Seoul
- DataMedical Tourism and Sightseeing in Seoul by DistrictMost clinics: Gangnam-gu · most attractions: Jongno-gu
- DataSeoul Attractions by District506 listed · Jongno-gu 34.7%
- DataSeoul Restaurants by District1,373 listed · Jongno-gu 18.2%
- DataSeoul Shopping Places by District327 places · Jung-gu 17.4%
- DataSeoul Attractions by Subway Station안국역 129 · 경복궁역 92
How Seoul Tourism and Medical Tourism Data handles data
Editorial policy- Every page names its source and dateEach figure carries the name, address and reference point of its source. Totals and shares that were calculated are labelled as calculated.
- Sources from different dates are not mixedThe clinic list is from 2015, the patient statistics from 2025 and the tourism lists from 9 Oct 2026. They are set side by side, never divided or added together.
- No hospital or shop recommendationsThere are no consultations, referrals, affiliate links or advertising. Clinics are counted, not named.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreign patients does Seoul have?
1,755,002 in 2025. The statistics count non-Korean nationals treated at medical institutions in Seoul who are not covered by National Health Insurance.
Which nationality is largest among foreign patients in Seoul?
Japan in 2025, with 572,967 (32.6%). China follows with 539,270 and Taiwan with 154,278.
How many medical tourism clinics are there in Seoul?
1,491 on the 2015 list. The list has not been updated since, so the number today may differ.
How concentrated are medical tourism clinics in Gangnam?
740 of the 1,491 on the 2015 list (49.6%) are in Gangnam-gu. Seocho-gu is second with 193.
Which district of Seoul has the most attractions?
Jongno-gu with 174 (34.7%), followed by Jung-gu with 85. These are counts of the 506 attractions in the city's official guide.
How many Seoul restaurants are in the travel guide list?
1,373, along with 327 shopping places. These are the places featured in the guide, not every restaurant in the city.
Does Seoul Tourism and Medical Tourism Data recommend hospitals or shops?
No. It is an information site that shows figures from open data in tables and charts, with no consultations, referrals or advertising.
Can you quote the figures?
Yes. All five source datasets are released under KOGL Type 1, which allows reuse with attribution. Please give the name and reference point of the source when you quote.