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Majority of Foreigner Medical Disputes in Korea Surround Chinese and Plastic Surgery

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The latest data from the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency showed that six out of ten medical disputes filed by foreigners were from Chinese nationals, with plastic surgery leading in terms of medical specialties. According to the data, the agency had 598 consultation cases from foreign patients [...]

Health Ministry to Set Up Office to Support Foreign Patients in Medical Disputes

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A counselling office will be established for foreign patients to receive support in medical disputes such as medical malpractice and overcharging. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that the government will run a medical dispute counseling office for foreign patients, as part of its plan to attract 300,000 foreign [...]