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Oct 17, 2011
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Coming to Korea to see the doctors
Medical Tourism in Korea takes off
for blepharoplasty, hair transplant, infertility treatments
When New Zealander Jacky Ng, 21, felt it was time to achieve his desire of having a higher nose and bigger eyes, he went online to research the best place in the world to get cosmetic surgery.
Ng’s search led him to Korea, which he had never visited. After much consideration and long-distance consultations with Korea Medical Hub -One Stop Medical Portal in Korea, Ng finally realized his dream of having facial features “like a Korean actor.”
“I thought about getting my eyes and nose done either in Thailand, Korea or in New Zealand, but Korea seemed like the safest place for plastic surgery and the price was also affordable,” said a bruised Ng on a final post-operation check at the Real Cosmetics Clinic in Apgujeong-dong, southeastern Seoul, early this month the day before his flight back to New Zealand. “I’m very satisfied with the result but I’m nervous about going back because my parents and friends don’t know I came to Korea to have plastic surgery.”
People like Ng, who want medical services that are better, cheaper and more quickly available than at home, are jetting around the world in rising numbers.
In Asia, hospitals in Singapore, Thailand and India have been attracting foreigners from across the globe for treatments such as heart bypasses, spinal surgery, hip-joint replacements and cosmetic surgery, because the treatments can be done more cheaply and with much shorter waiting times. According to Ng, his surgery was one-third the cost in New Zealand and said he was amazed how quickly he could get an appointment with Korea Medical Hub after making up his mind to go through with it.
Although it’s a relative newcomer to the medical tourism field, Korea is aiming to become a major player. The number of foreigners coming for treatment began to rise in 2008, especially for cosmetic surgery, as the Hallyu, or Korean Wave of popular culture, spread further around the world.
A 23-year-old college student identified as “A,” who requested anonymity, arrived in Seoul last week from Japan, where she is studying, to receive a hairline transplant procedure to correct a very high hairline at a clinic in Seoul. It was her second trip to Korea. A month ago, she had surgery to raise her nose and narrow her jaw line. While in Seoul for the first surgeries, A talked to the consultants at the Korea Medical Hub, a medical tour agency that helps foreign patients in Korea, about hair transplant.
“My hairline is quite high it makes me look like I have the widest forehead,” said A. “For a long time, I thought hair transplants were for old, balding guys. I asked the doctor and he said a lot of his patients were young females. After hearing that, I felt less embarrassed.”
A was very happy with her experience in Korea.
“I actually thought about having plastic surgery for about five years but I don’t even know if there are such clinics in the country I used to live,” said A. “I thought it was gory and didn’t really know much about it. But when I went to Japan to study, my friends told me about plastic surgery in Korea.”
A said that two of her friends in Japan and China, who had double-eyelid surgeries told her Korea was “the place with the best techniques and experience.” A said her treatments were one-third the cost in Japan.
Foreigners are also visiting Korea for infertility treatments. The Seoul Rachel Fertility Center is run by three female doctors on the second floor of the Lotte City Hotel in Mapo District, Seoul. The center specializes in artificial insemination and external fertilization.
As soon as the Seoul Rachel Fertility Center opened, foreigners began knocking on its doors. Fertility treatments costs about 5 million won, one-sixth the cost in developed countries such as the United States. Patients from abroad stay at the hotel while receiving treatments such as external fertilization, which takes about two weeks.
“Clients need to rest after receiving embryo transfers, so rather than getting hospitalized, patients stay at the hotel during the treatment period,” said Lee Hee-seon, 43, director of the Seoul Rachel Fertility Center. “As the hotel has numerous facilities including restaurants, a cafe, a spa and a gym, patients from abroad can enjoy a relaxing time without having to go outside the building.”
The world’s first test-tube baby was born in England in 1978 and in 1985, the first test-tube baby was born in Korea. Ever since, Korea’s infertility treatment techniques have been rapidly developed. Hospitals in Korea have a success rate of over 40 percent, according to the Korea Health Industry Development Institute.
Other medical procedures done by foreigners include dentistry, surgeries for cancer, dermatology and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK eye surgery.
Jeong Seung-ho, CEO of Hucare Group Inc., a marketing firm that operates Korea Medical Hub website, which was established in 2008, points out that the current structure of agencies that connects foreign patients with local hospitals or clinics is too complicated.
“The current structure of a foreign patient selecting an agency, which will connect him or her to a local medical center for a commission, is not a long-term model that establishes trust between patients and agencies,” said Jeong. “Agencies connect patients to medical centers that pay them the highest commissions, and patients don’t like that.”
Jeong said agencies should focus on “improving consumer satisfaction rather than pursuing bigger profits and establish partnerships with local hospitals or clinics rather than depending on commissions.”
According to Jeong, his Korea Medical Hub makes money from advertising, not commissions. “Our Web site, which is in English, Japanese and Chinese, acts as a platform where foreign patients can browse for their desired ‘product’ while hospitals and clinics can offer competitive products,” said Jeong. Moreover, the bigger the industry gets, the greater likelihood of disputes and malpractice suits.
Currently, the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute are trying to get a bill on malpractice-related damage relief and medical dispute resolution passed in the National Assembly.
Currently, most clinics and hospitals are insured so that Korean patients can be compensated in case of medical disputes or malpractices. However, there are only a few insurance plans for foreigners.
“Foreigners, especially from developed countries, are hesitant to come to Korea compared to other countries in medical tourism, such as Singapore, because most Korean hospitals and clinics don’t insure foreigners,” said Jeong. “In order for Korea to attract more foreigners, the government should work on insurance plans for foreigners so that they feel more secure when receiving treatments in Korea.”
Jeong said that hospitals, agencies, patients and the Korean government should put their heads together to help the industry grow.
“In order for Korea to become a leader in medical tourism,” said Jeong, “hospitals and clinics should be transparent with their prices while the government has to try to establish policies while removing barriers.”
Written by Yim Seung-Hye
for blepharoplasty, hair transplant, infertility treatments
Ng’s search led him to Korea, which he had never visited. After much consideration and long-distance consultations with Korea Medical Hub -One Stop Medical Portal in Korea, Ng finally realized his dream of having facial features “like a Korean actor.”
“I thought about getting my eyes and nose done either in Thailand, Korea or in New Zealand, but Korea seemed like the safest place for plastic surgery and the price was also affordable,” said a bruised Ng on a final post-operation check at the Real Cosmetics Clinic in Apgujeong-dong, southeastern Seoul, early this month the day before his flight back to New Zealand. “I’m very satisfied with the result but I’m nervous about going back because my parents and friends don’t know I came to Korea to have plastic surgery.”
Ng paid a total of $10,000 for a two-week-long surgery vacation in Seoul, including airfare, medical expenses and accommodations. Ng had no trouble communicating with doctors at the clinic because there was a doctor who could speak fluent English and translation service that Korea Medical Hub staff provided.
People like Ng, who want medical services that are better, cheaper and more quickly available than at home, are jetting around the world in rising numbers.
Although it’s a relative newcomer to the medical tourism field, Korea is aiming to become a major player. The number of foreigners coming for treatment began to rise in 2008, especially for cosmetic surgery, as the Hallyu, or Korean Wave of popular culture, spread further around the world.
Medical tours to Korea are concentrated on cosmetic surgeries, but there has been growth in other procedures.
A 23-year-old college student identified as “A,” who requested anonymity, arrived in Seoul last week from Japan, where she is studying, to receive a hairline transplant procedure to correct a very high hairline at a clinic in Seoul. It was her second trip to Korea. A month ago, she had surgery to raise her nose and narrow her jaw line. While in Seoul for the first surgeries, A talked to the consultants at the Korea Medical Hub, a medical tour agency that helps foreign patients in Korea, about hair transplant.
“My hairline is quite high it makes me look like I have the widest forehead,” said A. “For a long time, I thought hair transplants were for old, balding guys. I asked the doctor and he said a lot of his patients were young females. After hearing that, I felt less embarrassed.”
A was very happy with her experience in Korea.
“I actually thought about having plastic surgery for about five years but I don’t even know if there are such clinics in the country I used to live,” said A. “I thought it was gory and didn’t really know much about it. But when I went to Japan to study, my friends told me about plastic surgery in Korea.”
A said that two of her friends in Japan and China, who had double-eyelid surgeries told her Korea was “the place with the best techniques and experience.” A said her treatments were one-third the cost in Japan.
Foreigners are also visiting Korea for infertility treatments. The Seoul Rachel Fertility Center is run by three female doctors on the second floor of the Lotte City Hotel in Mapo District, Seoul. The center specializes in artificial insemination and external fertilization.
As soon as the Seoul Rachel Fertility Center opened, foreigners began knocking on its doors. Fertility treatments costs about 5 million won, one-sixth the cost in developed countries such as the United States. Patients from abroad stay at the hotel while receiving treatments such as external fertilization, which takes about two weeks.
“Clients need to rest after receiving embryo transfers, so rather than getting hospitalized, patients stay at the hotel during the treatment period,” said Lee Hee-seon, 43, director of the Seoul Rachel Fertility Center. “As the hotel has numerous facilities including restaurants, a cafe, a spa and a gym, patients from abroad can enjoy a relaxing time without having to go outside the building.”
The world’s first test-tube baby was born in England in 1978 and in 1985, the first test-tube baby was born in Korea. Ever since, Korea’s infertility treatment techniques have been rapidly developed. Hospitals in Korea have a success rate of over 40 percent, according to the Korea Health Industry Development Institute.
Other medical procedures done by foreigners include dentistry, surgeries for cancer, dermatology and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK eye surgery.
Jeong Seung-ho, CEO of Hucare Group Inc., a marketing firm that operates Korea Medical Hub website, which was established in 2008, points out that the current structure of agencies that connects foreign patients with local hospitals or clinics is too complicated.
“The current structure of a foreign patient selecting an agency, which will connect him or her to a local medical center for a commission, is not a long-term model that establishes trust between patients and agencies,” said Jeong. “Agencies connect patients to medical centers that pay them the highest commissions, and patients don’t like that.”
Jeong said agencies should focus on “improving consumer satisfaction rather than pursuing bigger profits and establish partnerships with local hospitals or clinics rather than depending on commissions.”
According to Jeong, his Korea Medical Hub makes money from advertising, not commissions. “Our Web site, which is in English, Japanese and Chinese, acts as a platform where foreign patients can browse for their desired ‘product’ while hospitals and clinics can offer competitive products,” said Jeong. Moreover, the bigger the industry gets, the greater likelihood of disputes and malpractice suits.
Currently, the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute are trying to get a bill on malpractice-related damage relief and medical dispute resolution passed in the National Assembly.
Currently, most clinics and hospitals are insured so that Korean patients can be compensated in case of medical disputes or malpractices. However, there are only a few insurance plans for foreigners.
“Foreigners, especially from developed countries, are hesitant to come to Korea compared to other countries in medical tourism, such as Singapore, because most Korean hospitals and clinics don’t insure foreigners,” said Jeong. “In order for Korea to attract more foreigners, the government should work on insurance plans for foreigners so that they feel more secure when receiving treatments in Korea.”
Jeong said that hospitals, agencies, patients and the Korean government should put their heads together to help the industry grow.
“In order for Korea to become a leader in medical tourism,” said Jeong, “hospitals and clinics should be transparent with their prices while the government has to try to establish policies while removing barriers.”
Written by Yim Seung-Hye
Joongang Daily
Oct 11, 2011
KMH at JATA Tourism Forum & Travel Showcase
Korea Medical Hub has attended JATA Tourism Forum & Travel Showcase at Tolyo Big Sight from September 29 ~ October 2, 2011. This year, companies and organizations from 144 countries has participated, and approx. 117,236 people has visited the conference.
Korea Medical Hub was able to introduce various advantages of Korea Medical Toursim with the great support of Korea Tourism Organization to people all over the world. Especially, KMH surveyed over 1,000 Japanese visitors about Korea Medical Tourism in have a better understanding on the needs of Korea Medical Tourism Industry.
Several clinics affiliated with Korea medical Hub including i Love Eye Center, Hershe Plastic Surgery Clinic, YESON Voice Center and Hus'hu Dermatology & Dentistry also attended JATA, and had an opportunity to directly communicate with companies in tourism industry in Japan.
We truly appreciate all of the visitors who took their time to visit our booth and kindly participated on our survey.
Thank you! We hope to meet all of you again in Korea!
Sep 28, 2011
Meet KMH at JATA Travel Showcare in Japan
JATA Travel showcare, Asia's largest tourism exhibition receives every year more than 100,000 fans and visitors. This year, domestic and overseas exhibitors are abounding marking 328 organizations and corporations and 994 exhibitors.
KMH will be sharing a booth with the Korea Tourism Organization to promote medical tourism in Korea from September 29 to October 2. Visit our booth at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall #6 to learn more about medical tourism and clinics & hospitals we are affiliated with.
Overview
Period: September 29 ~ October 2, 2011
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall #6
Entrance Fee
Travel Industry and Press : Free ONLY for Travel Trade Day (Sept. 30)
General Public: Adults 1,200 yen, Students 600 yen
-Admission is free for elementary school students accompanied by a guardian.-
Program (provisional)
Aug 1, 2011
2011 International Dragon Award
Korea Medical Hub will be participating in the 12th International Dragon Award held in COEX Convention Center, Seou, Korea on Aug 5~7. We will introduce Medical Tourism in Korea as well as our affilated clinics.
International Dragon Award
Hosted by IMM International
Sponsored by
City of Seoul, Korea Tourism Organization, Seoul Tourism Organization
Venue : COEX Covention Center, Seoul, Korea
Number of Attendees
Approx. 5,700 people from 17 countries
Period : August 4 (Thu) ~ 7 (Sun)
Event Schedule
>> Korea Medical Hub will be attending the convention on Aug 5~7
Jul 12, 2011
VAT act amendment on Cosmetic Surgery in Korea
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance has amended the VAT (value added tax) act, applying tax on cosmetic surgery bills in Korea. The new tax law will be implemented from July 1st, 2011.
According to the Article 29, Paragraph 1 of Value Added Tax Act Decree, any medical institutions in Korea that provide following medical procedures are subject to charge VAT(10%) on the total amount of the medical bill:
1) Blepharoplasty
2) Rhinoplasty
3) Mammoplasty
4) Liposuction
5) Rhytidectomy including Botox & Filler
* This change will be applied to everyone receiving above treatments in Korea regardless their nationality.
Jun 12, 2011
KMH is a grand prize winner of 2011 Korea Medical Tour Program Competition
Korea Medical Hub is selected as a grand prize winner of 2011 Korea Medical Tour Program Competition sponsored by Korea Tourism Organization.
2 entries that combined various medical treatments with a tour of South Korea's main attractions have received great response from the jury, and were selected as the grand prized winner and the first runner-up.
Grand Prize Winner: Marriage, the New Beginning
A packaged medical tour program focused on enjoying Korean wedding culture from traditional to modern ceremony along with treatements in oriental medicine, dentistry and dermatology. It targets couples who are interested in Korean wedding culture and preparing for their wedding or remind wedding ceremony.
Participating clinics: Samsung Total Healthcare Center / Real Cosmetic Clinic / Hus'hu Dermatology / Hus'hu Dentistry
First Runner-Up: A Day of Empress ( 4days 3 nights)
A Program that combines western and oriental medicine; experience luxurious traditional medical treatment performed in royal court of Korea in conjunction with dental and facial whitening treatment of western medicine.
Participating clinics: Oriental Medicine Clinics / Hus'hu Dermatology / Hus'hu Dentistry / HERSHE Plastic Surgery
2 entries that combined various medical treatments with a tour of South Korea's main attractions have received great response from the jury, and were selected as the grand prized winner and the first runner-up.
<The Summary of Award Winning Entries of KMH>
Grand Prize Winner: Marriage, the New Beginning
A packaged medical tour program focused on enjoying Korean wedding culture from traditional to modern ceremony along with treatements in oriental medicine, dentistry and dermatology. It targets couples who are interested in Korean wedding culture and preparing for their wedding or remind wedding ceremony.
Participating clinics: Samsung Total Healthcare Center / Real Cosmetic Clinic / Hus'hu Dermatology / Hus'hu Dentistry
First Runner-Up: A Day of Empress ( 4days 3 nights)
A Program that combines western and oriental medicine; experience luxurious traditional medical treatment performed in royal court of Korea in conjunction with dental and facial whitening treatment of western medicine.
Participating clinics: Oriental Medicine Clinics / Hus'hu Dermatology / Hus'hu Dentistry / HERSHE Plastic Surgery
Jun 10, 2011
KMH Grand Opening Event AD on the Beetlemap (June Issue)
The Grand Opening Event of Korea Medical Hub is advertised on June issue of the Beetlemap magazine. We hope many of you to participate in this money saving extravaganza!
May 25, 2011
Korea Medical Hub attended 2011 Shanghai World Travel Fair
KMH attended 2011 Shanghai World Travel Fair on May 12~15 featuring Yeson Voice Center, Real Cosmetic Clinic, Samsung Total Healthcare Center, Hus'hu Dental&Dermatology Clinics. Many people visited our booth and participated in survey.
We really appreciate your help, and we look forward to see you again!
May 2, 2011
Korea Medical Hub Grand Opening Event
Event 1: We are recruiting official KMH Supporters
Qualification: Applicants, who reside in Korea, must introduce KMH on their bolgs, facebook or other online communities
Submission Period: May 1~June 30, 2011
Submission Method: Email us the link of your posting where KMH is introduced at hello@hucaregroup.com
Winners Annoucement: July 15, 2011 (Winners will be notified on our website and a separate notification will be sent to the winners)
1st Place Winners: 500,000~6,000,000 KRW of KMH Medical Treatment Voucher
- Option 1: A voucher for either blepharoplasty or rhinoplasty at Real Cosmetic Clinic
- Option 2: A voucher for Voice Feminization Surgery at Yeson Voice Center
- Option 3: A voucher for Spinal Examination at JASENG Hospital of Oriental Medicine
(it includes Spine MRI, X-Ray of either cervical or lumbar area, acupuncture
and Chuna manipulation treatment)
- Option 4: A voucher for Mezzo Botox Treatment (entire face) at Hus'hu Dermatology Clinic
- Option 5: A voucher of 2,000,000KRW for dental treatment at Hus'hu Dental Clinic
- Option 6: A voucher for Health Screening at Kangbuk Samsung Total Healthcare Center
2nd Place Winners: 500,000KRW of KMH Medical Treatment Voucher
3rd Place Winners: 250,000KRW of a Luxury Hotel/Spa or Yacht Tour Voucher
4th Place Winners: 50,000KRW of Gift Card + A full set (4pc.) of Facial Mask
Event 2: Receive Complimentary 1:1 Coordinating Service
Qualification: Those who receive medical treatment over 1,000,000KRW through KMH website
(Patients must reside outside of Korea)
Event Period: May 1~ June 30, 2011 (Appointments must be made during the event period to qualify.)
Complimentary 1:1 Service:
- A bilingual medical coordinator will be assigned for 3 days from airport pickup to interpretation during the treatment at the clinic.
- A full set (4pc.) of Facial Mask
Event 3: Receive a free flight & hotel voucher
Event Period: May 1~ June 30, 2011 (Appointments must be made during the event period to qualify.)
Event Details A:
Those who receives medical treatment over 5,000,000KRW throught KMH website (Patients must reside outside of Korea) will receive followings:
- A hotel voucher for 3 nights
- 1:1 KMH coordinating Service
- A full set (4pc.) of Facial Mask
Event Details B:
Those who receives medical treatment over 10,000,000KRW throught KMH website (Patients must reside outside of Korea) will receive followings:
- A roundtrip airplane ticket
- 1:1 KMH coordinating Service
- A full set (4pc.) of Facial Mask
If you have any questions, please email us at hello@hucaregroup.com or call us +82-2-519-8013
Mar 30, 2011
2011 International Meeting
KMH is attending annual international meeting of the 29th Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the 9th Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons.This year, the meeting will be held at the COEX Convention Center, located in the heart of Seoul. Several renowned quest speakers will present scientific issues on plastic surgery.
Visit us for more information on medical tour products sponsored by KMH and our affiliated medical service providers.
COEX Convention Center
Exhibition: B2 of COEX Hall
Conference: Grand Ballroom & North Conference Room
Date: April 1st ~ 3rd, 2011
Hours: 9:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
Mar 25, 2011
Meet KMH at Medical Korea 2011
We are participating for Medical Korea 2011 conference featuring BS Eye Center, Her!She Plastic Surgery and Hus+hu Dental & Dermatology clinics, renowned for their superior clinical skills and professional media staffs.
We will provide extensive information on featuring clinics and Korea Medical Hub including quick eye checkup and skin type test by professionals. We will also provide a free gift for visitors participating in our Photo Zone event.
Visit our booth or sign up for a business meeting to learn more about KMH as well as our featuring clinics!
Period: April 12th ~ 14th, 2011
Location: Grand Ballroom, COEX Convention Center, Seoul, Korea
Hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00
Booth: #33~34
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