At a glance
47,028 international patients were treated in Jeju in 2025, 2.3% of the national total, and 114.7% more than the year before.
Korea Health Industry Development Institute, 2025 international patient statistics.
About Jeju
Jeju received 2.3% of international patients in 2025. Its medical services are smaller in scale than Seoul’s, but the island is popular for combining a check-up or minor treatment with rest.
For major surgery, confirm that emergency and specialist care is close to where you will stay.
Practical tips
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Most hospitals are in Jeju City, close to the airport.
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Plan transport in advance; distances across the island are larger than they look.
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.