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.
Exploring Seoul’s Longevity Scene #1: Wellness House Seoul
The concept of longevity is beginning to take hold in Korea. One of the clearest signs is the emergence of physical spaces... Read article
3 Warehouse-Style Pharmacies to Visit in Seoul
Since Korea’s first warehouse-style pharmacy opened in June 2025, these pharmacies have rapidly gained popularity among Korean consumers. The reasons are simple:... Read article
Booking a Korean Hospital Without a Korean Mobile Number: For Koreans Living in the U.S.
For Koreans living in the United States — especially Korean citizens who are permanent residents or long-term U.S. residents — booking a... Read article
Health Checkups in Korea for Korean Americans
During the pandemic years from 2021 to 2023, one of the first groups of Americans we saw turning to health checkups in... Read article
Why Get an IV Drip After a Health Checkup in Korea?
More American travelers are beginning to understand one of the biggest advantages of health checkups in Korea: in just two to three... Read article
Safety First: What Himedi Looks for in Plastic Surgery in Korea
Plastic surgery in Korea is becoming more transparent for international patients, with more English-language reviews, pricing information, and clinic details available through... Read article
Health Checkup vs Specialist Consultation in Korea: Which One Do You Need?
Many international patients come to Himedi looking for a full body health checkup in Korea. But after speaking with them, we sometimes... Read article
What to Know Before Booking — Health Checkup: KMI Jeju
Based on my visit and checkup in mid-May 2026 If you are looking for the No. 1 health checkup center in Jeju,... Read article
Targeted MRI in Korea: Get 3.0T Scans with Same-Day Results
$200–$400. Same-day results. No full checkup required. Updated in May 2026 If you already have symptoms, Korea is one of the... Read article
O’Sulloc Tea Museum: A Must-Visit Stop in Jeju
If you are getting a health checkup at KMI Jeju, one of the easiest places to visit afterward is O’Sulloc Tea Museum.... Read article
Longevity and Health: Korea vs. USA
How long we live matters. But how many of those years we live in good health may matter more. According to the... Read articleTake control of your health.
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