South Korea is re-launching its medical travel sector by promoting state-of-the-art medical equipment, smart IT-based medical technologies, smart hospitals, and innovative treatments particularly for cancer. The rate of adoption of the electronic medical record (EMR) system by Korean medical institutions is among the highest globally. In an index that assesses robotic endoscopic surgery, medical equipment, diagnostic system, and medical systems, Korea ranks second worldwide. The country is considered an international leader in cancer treatment, boasting four out of the top 20 hospitals in the world for cancer treatment. The government runs an international medical tour coordinator license programme which aims to raise the satisfaction levels of medical tourists.

Source: The Times April 27, 2022 11:16 UTC