Seoul Medical Tourism FAQ
Seoul Tourism and Medical Tourism Data answers the questions that come up most about the foreign patient statistics, the clinic list and the tourism lists for Seoul, using figures from the source data. Each answer links to the page it rests on.
Foreign patients
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.
Are foreigners living in Korea counted as foreign patients?
Not if they are treated under National Health Insurance. The statistics count only foreign nationals who are neither subscribers nor dependants.
Medical tourism clinics
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 specialties are most common among medical tourism clinics?
Grouped by words in their English names, plastic surgery is the largest with 329 (22.1%). The source has no specialty column, so this is a count by name.
Can you divide patients by clinics to get patients per clinic?
No. The clinic list is from 2015 and the patient statistics are for 2025, so the two numbers do not describe the same moment.
Attractions, restaurants and shopping
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.
Which subway station has the most attractions and restaurants nearby?
안국역. Adding attractions, restaurants and shopping places, 129 entries name it as their nearest station.
How many Seoul attractions are closed on Mondays?
157 list Monday in the closing-day column. For the 156 with no entry, the closing day is unknown.
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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.