Taking your child for a growth assessment in Korea
Steps, documents and preparation
Quick answer
A Korean growth assessment takes about half a day: height and weight measurement, a wrist X-ray for bone age, hormone blood tests and a paediatrician consultation projecting final adult height.
Key facts
- Duration
- About half a day
- Documents
- Passport, growth records
Bring past height records, medical history and both parents' heights: these are used to calculate the genetic target height range.
Most hospitals require advance booking and about eight hours of fasting before stimulation blood tests.
Frequently asked questions
At what age should we start?
If a child is clearly shorter than peers or grows under 4 cm a year, assess between ages six and ten so there is time to act before growth plates close.
Last updated: 2026-08-01 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.