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The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about <a href=\"https://www.imtj.com/country/KR/#horizontalTab5\"><u>1 billion a year</u></a> for medical tourists attraction.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">According to <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_South_Korea\"><u>Mark Britnell</u></a>, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.</p>"},{"q":"What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures?","a":"<p>According to <a href=\"https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2018/plastic-surgery-statistics-full-report-2018.pdf\">ASPS</a> statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:</p><ul><li>breast augmentation</li><li>liposuction</li><li>rhinoplasty (nose job)</li><li>eyelid surgery</li><li>tummy tuck.</li></ul><p>Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.</p>"},{"q":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to South Korea for treatment?","a":"<p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Visas for travel to South Korea require a <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html\"><u>number of documents</u></a>. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:</p><ul><li>ID card</li><li>confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire</li><li>certificate of income and availability of funds</li><li>insurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)</li><li>2 photos (5x6)</li><li>visa receipt</li><li>booking of flight and hotel</li><li>medical opinion about the need for treatment.</li></ul>"},{"q":"What should you know about South Korea before the trip?","a":"<figure class=\"table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Currency</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Best period for the trip</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">April, May &amp; June or September, October &amp; November.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Language</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Visa</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">none required for stays under 90 days or less</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Time difference with Europe</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">9 hours</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Time difference with the USA</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">9 hours</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Capital</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Seoul</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Medical tourism center</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Seoul</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Popular resorts</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>"},{"q":"What hotel services are provided here?","a":"<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);\">In South Korea, </span><a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294197-zff12-Seoul-Hotels.html\"><u>hotels of different</u></a><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);\"> price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.</span></p>"}],"h2":[{"text":"Comment ça fonctionne","kind":"content"},{"text":"Quel est le Coût pour votre Résection du gros intestin en République de Corée ?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Découvrez les Meilleures Cliniques pour Votre Résection du gros intestin en République de Corée : 10 Options Vérifiées et Prix","kind":"content"},{"text":"Aperçu de résection du gros intestin en République de Corée","kind":"content"},{"text":"Obtenez une évaluation médicale pour Résection du gros intestin en République de Corée : Choisissez le meilleur spécialiste dans le domaine","kind":"content"},{"text":"Histoires vidéo des patients de Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Avis sur Bookimed : Découvrez l'Expérience des Patients","kind":"content"},{"text":"Partager ce contenu","kind":"content"},{"text":"FAQ de résection du gros intestin en République de Corée","kind":"content"},{"text":"Obtenez une consultation gratuite","kind":"content"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}