Academic and External Activities
Selected as an Outstanding Institution in the 2025 Gangnam
Recognizing Gangnam’s Vision as the Center of K-Beauty Medical Tourism
On November 14, 2025, HERSHE Plastic Surgery attended the 2025 Gangnam Global Medical Tourism event hosted
by the Gangnam District Office at the Gangnam Medical Tour Center.
The event featured both the appointment ceremony for new partner institutions
and the awards ceremony recognizing outstanding institutions in the annual service evaluation,
providing a meaningful opportunity to gain insight into the current status and future direction of Korea’s medical tourism industry.
Event Overview
Event: 2025 Gangnam Global Medical Tourism – New Partner Institution Appointment Ceremony & Outstanding Service Evaluation Awards
Host: Gangnam District Office
Purpose: Strengthen the global competitiveness of Gangnam's medical tourism industry, Recognize outstanding medical institutions, Appoint new partner institutions
Participants: Medical institutions including plastic surgery clinics, dermatology clinics, dental clinics, tourism-related organizations, and medical tourism professionals.
As Gangnam welcomes one of the highest numbers of international medical tourists each year,
the district continues to strengthen its role as a global medical hub through various certification programs and collaborative networks among medical institutions.
This event was held as part of those ongoing initiatives.
Highlights of the Event
The program included:
1. Presentation of the 2025 Service Quality Evaluation Results
2. Appointment Ceremony for New Partner Institutions
3. Outstanding Institution Awards Ceremony
4. Presentation of the 2025 Medical Tourism Development Strategy
The event clearly demonstrated why Gangnam continues to be recognized as one of Asia's leading destinations for medical tourism.
During the Outstanding Institution Awards, medical institutions that received high evaluations in areas such as patient safety,
satisfaction among international patients, and multilingual communication were recognized for their excellence.
Outstanding Institution Service Evaluation
To promote a reliable medical tourism environment, the Gangnam District Office conducted a comprehensive evaluation
of medical services provided to international patients between September and October 2025.
Evaluation Overview
Evaluation Period: September–October 2025
Evaluation Languages: English and Chinese
Evaluation: 119 Gangnam Medical Tourism Partner Medical Institutions (excluding general hospitals)
Evaluation Criteria: Online customer service, Responses to inquiries through social media, Operation and quality of multilingual websites
Outstanding Institutions (8 Institutions Selected)
A total of eight medical institutions were recognized, including:
HERSHE Plastic Surgery
Two additional plastic surgery clinics
An ophthalmology clinic
A dermatology clinic
A dental clinic
A urology clinic
A general medical institution
Event Atmosphere
The event brought together leading medical institutions across Gangnam, creating an atmosphere
of active discussion and collaboration regarding the future of the medical tourism industry.
Participants exchanged experiences and explored new opportunities for continued growth and cooperation.
Professionalism and a Systematic Evaluation Process
One of the most impressive aspects of the event was the comprehensive evaluation system.
Rather than focusing solely on institutional size or performance, the evaluation emphasized the actual service experience provided to international patients.
Evaluators personally submitted inquiries in both English and Chinese and carefully assessed response speed, accuracy, and professionalism.
This patient-centered approach reflected a meaningful commitment to service quality.
A Valuable Networking Opportunity
In addition to medical institutions, the event was attended by organizations involved in medical tourism promotion and tourism services.
The active exchange of ideas and collaboration among participants highlighted Gangnam's commitment not only to
administrative support but also to fostering the entire medical tourism ecosystem.
Meeting Global Standards
One common characteristic shared by the award-winning institutions was their commitment to providing services that meet international standards.
Their dedication to high-quality patient care and effective communication reflects the growing expectations of global medical tourism.
This event was particularly meaningful as it brought together many of the key organizations leading Gangnam's medical tourism industry.
It also served as another reminder of why Gangnam continues to be recognized as one of the world's premier destinations for medical care.
The experience reinforced the importance of continuously improving service quality and delivering patient-centered healthcare.
As one of Gangnam's representative medical institutions, HERSHE Plastic Surgery will continue striving to provide safer,
more reliable, and higher-quality medical services for both domestic and international patients.
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