Why You Should Choose a Government-Licensed Medical Tourism Agency in Korea

Safe & Trusted Medical Tourism in Korea

Thinking about medical tourism in Korea? Traveling abroad for healthcare can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to worry when you choose the right partner.

The Korean government only allows agencies licensed by the Ministry of Health & Welfare (MOHW) to serve international patients. This system exists to protect patients and guarantee world-class standards.

At Himedi, we hold this license. That means we are not just another middleman—we are a government-approved agency dedicated to giving you safe, transparent, and trusted access to Korea’s best hospitals and health checkups.

Korean Healthcare Laws and KHID

The medical tourism industry in Korea is regulated by the Medical Service Act(의료법) and the Act on Overseas Expansion of Healthcare Services and Foreign Patient Attraction(의료해외진출법). These laws ensure strict oversight of agencies and hospitals that work with international patients.

Under the Ministry of Health & Welfare, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) serves as the official government organization responsible for advancing medical tourism.

In other words, Korea’s medical tourism industry is not casual or unregulated—it’s a legally protected ecosystem, and Himedi is fully certified within it.

Medical Korea & the Registration System

Medical Korea is the national brand that promotes Korean healthcare globally. On its official website, the registration system for foreign patient agencies is explained:

“By requiring medical institutions and agencies that wish to attract foreign patients to register under certain conditions, this system prevents disorder in the domestic medical market caused by indiscriminate attraction of foreign patients, avoids excessive competition that could lower the quality of public healthcare services, and blocks the proliferation of unqualified institutions or agencies that could damage the international reputation of Korean medical services.”

This government system prevents scams, protects patients, and ensures that only licensed and qualified partners like Himedi can serve you.

Registration Requirements

Medical Tourism Agencies (like Himedi):

• Insurance coverage of at least 100 million KRW
• Minimum capital of 100 million KRW
• Operation of a domestic office in Korea

Medical Institutions (Hospitals & Clinics):

• At least one specialist doctor
• Medical malpractice liability insurance or membership in a liability association
  • General hospitals: minimum 200 million KRW coverage
  • Clinics/hospitals: minimum 100 million KRW coverage
  • Insurance must specifically include foreign patients

In simple terms: Only financially stable, insured, and professionally staffed organizations can officially serve international patients.

What It Means for You

When you work with a licensed agency, you can feel confident that:

• Your safety is backed by insurance and government oversight
• You’re working with an officially approved partner
• You won’t risk being scammed by unverified brokers

With Himedi, you’re not just booking a checkup—you’re choosing a government-licensed partner that guarantees your health journey in Korea is safe and trustworthy.

Himedi: Licensed & Trusted

At Himedi, we’re proud to be licensed by the Korean Ministry of Health & Welfare. This means:

• We meet all government standards for international patient protection
• We only partner with top-tier hospitals and clinics in Korea
• We put safety, trust, and transparency first—every single time

For American patients, Himedi is the easiest and safest way to book Korean health checkups and world-class medical care. We remove uncertainty and risk, so you can focus on your health.

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