What documents should I prepare?

Test results, imaging (CT/MRI) and medication history translated into English, plus your passport. Hospitals can issue supporting documents for a medical (C-3-3) visa when needed.

Is major treatment in Korea expensive?

Generally far below the United States and comparable to or slightly above Thailand depending on the procedure. Always request a written quotation from the hospital's international centre before deciding.

Are Thai interpreters available?

Major hospitals staff English interpreters at their international centres; Thai interpreters exist at some hospitals or can be arranged through coordination agencies — ask in advance.

Disease Treatment in Korea

Korea's world-leading disease treatment innovation — from cancer and cardiac care to neurosurgery and cell therapy.

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Disease treatment in South Korea: among Asia's most advanced medical care

South Korea is one of Asia's most advanced centres for disease treatment, with cancer survival rates above the global average for several cancers and technologies such as proton beam therapy, da Vinci robotic surgery and MR-guided focused ultrasound in routine use at major Seoul hospitals. Costs run far below the United States, so international patient numbers grow every year, supported by full-service international desks with interpreters at tertiary hospitals like Asan, Samsung, Severance and Seoul National University Hospital.