Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Medical&Gangnam

Korea’s medical market is growing rapidly, driven by rising demand from international medical tourists and the global popularity of K-beauty. The number of international patients nearly doubled in just one year, while medical-related sales in Gangnam increased by 80% year-on-year. This growing demand extends beyond medical services, generating additional spending across hotels, F&B, and retail and creating a broader impact on commercial districts. In this edition of Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era, we explore how medical services are evolving beyond a single business sector into a key driver of commercial district sales and real estate asset value.