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Korea’s Surge in Medical Procedures | South Korea News
Korea’s medical scene is booming in 2025—with over 2.15 million major surgeries, a 5% jump from last year—and costs are skyrocketing even faster, up nearly 15% to $7.8 billion. Cataract ops lead the pack with nearly 700K cases, while C-sections surged over 10%. Surprisingly, pricey spinal surgeries dipped slightly. Older adults (60s and 70s) dominate surgery stats, with younger folks (20s-30s) more likely to have C-sections. Average surgery cost climbed 10% to ~$4.96K, with heart procedures hitting tens of millions and hemorrhoid fixes staying budget-friendly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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