Experience Best Healthcare in South Korea with Emerge Medical Travel
South Korea to date has welcomed around 1.7 million international medical patients for 2024. With up to a 92% success rate in liver transplants and stem cell therapies, Korea has become one of Asia’s trusted medical care destinations. Emerge Medical Travel will connect with the best hospitals, thus managing each step for the medical journey.
Trusted By International Patients For Advanced Medical Care
South Korea has become a highly reliable destination for medical tourism, thus combining proven outcomes and advanced technology along with a commitment towards international patient care.
92% Liver Transplant Success Rate
The liver transplant rate of South Korea is the highest in the world at 92% and exceeds even the USA by 85%. The ASAN medical center performs around 45% of the Korean heart and liver transplants.
More Approved Stem Cell Products Than Any Country
Cupistem (Crohn's disease) and Cartistem (cartilage repair) are approved commercially in Korea through the MFDS, one of the stem cell products that produces most of the products globally.
JCI-Accredited Hospitals
The top hospitals in Korea hold that Joint Commission International accreditation, the same level of global safety standards as leading European and U.S. hospitals.
1.17 Million International
Patiens in 2024
The government of Korea supports medical tourism actively, including hospitals that have dedicated international patient centers, English-speaking staff, and streamlined processes for those foreign patients.
Why South Continues To Attract Medical Travelers
- World's Highest Living Donor Transplant Rate – Korea performs almost the highest number of living donor kidney and liver transplants per capita of any other country, thus reducing the wait times for international patients.
- Approved Stem Cell Products – Cartistem is the world’s commercially approved stem cell product that’s used for cartilage repair.
- 40–70% Cost Savings vs. the USA – The liver transplant in Korea can cost from $60,000 to $100,000, and this is lower when compared to the USA's $300,000 to $500,000 price quote.
- Advanced Cancer Care - The Samsung Medical Center in Korea, along with Asan Medical Center, ranks as the best in Asia for oncology.
- Efficient Medical Processes – Rapid diagnostics process, streamlined admissions, and lower wait times than hospitals in Western nations.
Medical Treatment Offered in South Korea
Organ Transplant
Kidney, heart, and liver transplants, with a 92% success rate and lower wait times than in the UK/USA for the living donor cases.
Stem Cell Therapy
Approved commercially for Cartistem for cartilage repair, vascular and neurological conditions, and autologous MSC programs for orthopedics.
Oncolytic Cancer Vaccine
Oncolytic virus programs and dendritic cell vaccines for glioblastoma, melanoma, and other advanced cancers.
Rare Disease Treatment (ARMT)
Precise oncology by Japan’s National Cancer Center, targeted treatment, and proton therapy.
Oncology / Cancer Treatment
Modern cancer care includes targeted therapy, CAR-T cell therapy (KYMRIAH approved), as well as immunotherapy for top cancer centers in Korea.
Knee & Joint Replacement
Robotic joint surgery is 40% to 60% less costly than in the USA when you compare the same outcomes.
Why Choose Emerge Medical Trave For Your Treatment In South Korean
- How is South Korea's 92% liver transplant success rate measured?
- Trusted Medical Network – Our group has partner hospitals that are accredited with JCI with full international departments.
- Complete Patient Support - We handle everything, accommodation, airport pickup, plus a dedicated coordinator all throughout the stay.
- Ongoing Care & Assistance – Follow-ups done by telemedicine through Korean specialists when you return home.
Lots of Question in your mind?
No, problem. We are here to answer all of them.
This refers to that 1-year survival rate of the patient after the liver transplant. The success rate of South Korea is 92%, which is even higher than the USA’s of around 85%; that’s driven by higher surgical volumes plus expert care at different centers, such as Asan Medical Center.
Yes, South Korea allows for living donor transplants for international patients. The donor needs to undergo compatibility testing and further medical evaluation. Emerge Medical will sort out the entire process for both donor and patient.
Yes, Emerge can provide hospital invitation letters, book accommodation, coordinate with airport pickups for your hospital, and assign a separate coordinator just for your case.
Yes, South Korea has more commercially approved stem cell products than any other country. Knee Cartilage Repair—Cartistem is completely approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Korea.
Yes, follow-up consultations and recovery guidance are often provided remotely to ensure continuity of care even after the patient returns to their home country.
Need Assistance? We're Here to Help.
Our medical coordinators are available to help you with the right treatment options and travel guidance along with cost estimates. Contact Emerge Medical Travel now, the best and most trusted partner for world-class medical tourism South Korea and healthcare Korea foreigners.
