Because of the low cost and high quality of its medical services, South Korea has emerged as a hub for so-called medical tourism.

Is healthcare in Korea cheap?

Korea pays less than a third per capita for healthcare as does the United States- $3,000 versus $10,000 in the U.S. With pharmaceutical prices controlled by the government, drug costs per capita total less than half America's $1,000.

How much does hospital cost in South Korea?

On average, most monthly healthcare costs average around 120,000 KRW (100 USD) per month.