At a glance
75,879 international patients were treated in Busan in 2025, 3.8% of the national total, and 151.5% more than the year before.
Korea Health Industry Development Institute, 2025 international patient statistics.
About Busan
Busan received 3.8% of international patients in 2025, the second-largest share after Seoul. Clinics are concentrated around Seomyeon and Haeundae, and the city has large university hospitals for complex care.
Busan combines medical visits with a beach and harbour city, and has direct international flights through Gimhae Airport.
Practical tips
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Seomyeon is the main clinic and transport hub; Haeundae is the main hotel area.
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The KTX high-speed train links Busan and Seoul in about two and a half to three hours.
Sources
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute — 2025 International Patient Statistics Report (외국인환자 유치실적 통계분석 보고서)
- Ministry of Health and Welfare — 2025 foreign patient statistics (released 24 Apr 2026)
Last reviewed on 25 October 2026. See our editorial policy.