Himedi Journal
Notes on health, longevity and Korea
How Korean checkups actually work, what they catch, and what we learn vetting the clinics behind them.
LatestWhy Americans Are Booking a Coronary Calcium Scan in Korea
A customer wrote to us in July to correct her own inquiry form. She had ticked "body." Then she followed up: "When I said body, I actually meant heart health." She had just run more than 100 biomarkers... Read article
Cancer Screening in Korea: Does Finding It Earlier Actually Save Lives?
Medical Korea recently shared a striking statistic about cancer outcomes in South Korea. Korea recorded the lowest mortality-to-incidence ratios for stomach, colorectal,... Read article
A Better Way to Plan a Wellness Trip to Korea: Diagnose First, Treat Second
We are seeing more travelers like "Daniel" — a pseudonym for a recent Himedi customer — who come to Korea not because... Read article
How Himedi Vets Medical Partners in Korea
People often ask us a simple question: How does Himedi decide which clinics to work with - and which ones to reject?... Read article
Best Way to Get from Incheon Airport to Gangnam or Myeongdong
Updated August 5, 2026 Many Himedi customers spend considerable time planning their health checkups, clinic appointments, hotels, and restaurants before traveling to... Read article
Children’s Growth Checkups in Korea: 3 Growth Clinics in Seoul
Updated August 1, 2026 Among Korean parents concerned about their children’s growth, certain growth clinics and pediatric endocrinologists come up repeatedly in... Read article
South Korea Is About to Overtake Japan as the World's Longevity Leader
"If you want to live a long and healthy life, you'd be better off in South Korea than the United States." —... Read article
3 Hanok Stays in Seoul Worth Experiencing
Many Himedi customers stay in Gangnam because it is close to health checkup centers, clinics, restaurants, and modern hotels. It is usually... Read article
Needle-Free Skin Boosters in Korea: Natural-Looking Results, With Less Downtime
Created with Claude from a July 2026 podcast conversation hosted by Himedi CEO Donkyo Seo with Dr. Shinyoung Park of The Kyeol... Read article
Wellness Retreats in Korea: A New Path to Longevity
Updated, Jul 18, 2026 The U.S. Longevity Paradox Americans are more focused on longevity than ever. U.S. life expectancy has rebounded... Read article
Why More Americans Are Choosing Korea for Full-Body Checkups
Himedi Checkup Partner: MediOne Medical Center The story of why more Americans are choosing Korea for full-body checkups is also,... Read articleTake control of your health.
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