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How the Korean Diet Differs from the American Diet (And Why It Matters)

Many visitors to Korea notice something striking: Koreans tend to be slimmer overall. While there's no single secret, research suggests that Koreans may have richer diversity of beneficial gut bact...

Comprehensive Health Checkup in Korea: Top 10 Centers in Seoul (2026 Guide & Cost Comparison)

Thinking About a Health Checkup in Korea? Start in Seoul Price updated on January 26, 2026.  Why wait months or pay thousands in the U.S.? A health checkup in Korea offers advanced medical technol...

How Himedi Vets Clinics in Korea — Checkup Centers: Hanshin Medipia

We first contacted Hanshin Medipia on August 16, 2023. We reached out by phone, and Ryan from Hanshin followed up with a brochure outlining their packages. At the time, the Basic package was price...

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? The answer is not a single checklist. Over time, we’ve built a framework based ...

SMILE LASIK in Korea (2026 Guide): Top 3 Clinics in Seoul

Many American patients choose Seoul for procedures such as LASIK, LASEK and ICL. In Gangnam, the average price for SMILE LASIK starts around KRW 2,300,000 (~$1,600 USD). The laser portion of the p...

10 Korean Foods Americans Love (And Where to Try Them in Seoul)

We have noticed our customers are looking to experience all of Korea and not just the clinics. No wonder since more and more of our feeds are filled with sizzling barbecue and bubbling spicy stews....

Why Pharma & Dermatology-Based Barrier Creams Are Trending in Korea and the U.S.

A few years ago, most travelers went to Olive Young or department stores for trending skincare. Today, many U.S. visitors are turning to pharmacies and clinics for barrier creams designed for post...

Should You Get a Whole Body MRI Scan in Korea?

Should You Get a Whole Body MRI Scan in Korea? “A whole body MRI should not be a passive scan followed by delayed reading — it should be an active clinical process. Patients communicate directly w...

Top 4 Hair Loss Treatment Clinics in Seoul: Non-Surgical Solutions for International Visitors

Hair loss treatment in Korea doesn’t have to start with surgery—or break the bank. Most non-surgical programs in Seoul start from around $70 and can go up to $1,000+, depending on intensity and tec...

New Hair Loss Solution in Korea: Why HairON’s Stem Cell Therapy is the Smarter Alternative

Hair transplant isn't your only option. HairON Clinic in Seoul specializes in Stem Cell Therapy, a non-surgical treatment that regenerates your existing hair follicles instead of simply relocating ...