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rnAdditionally, thousands of medical tourists flock to South Korea for their famous festivals:rn<\/p>\n
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rnMedical tourists to South Korea have to be invited to receive medical services by registered health providers or medical tourism agencies.rnrnAn international patient can stay in the country for up to 180 days, depending on the nature of the medical procedure to be done. The patient has to submit the following documents to his local South Korean embassy or consulate:rn<\/p>\n
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rnPeople from some countries like the US do not have to have a visa. A US passport is enough to enter Korea<\/a> for up to 90 days of stay in the country. US citizens are only required to get a visa if they have to be there for more than that period.rnrnFor more information about requirements to enter Korea, international patients to South Korea should inquire at their local South Korean embassy or consulate to be certain.rn<\/p>\n rnSouth Koreau2019s official currency is the South Korean Won. Depending on the fluctuating exchange rates, a US dollar can be approximately worth 1,100 SK Won.rn<\/p>\n rnIn 2004, the South Korean government started to implement the Hospital Evaluation Program as described by the Korean Medical Service Act. This includes the assessment of hospitals with more than 300 beds every 3 years<\/strong>.rnrnThis is done by collecting information through questionnaires, telephone surveys that focus on patient satisfaction and hospital management, and onsite inspection.rn<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rnSouth Korean Currency<\/h3>\n
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Qualifications of Medical Doctors in South Korea<\/h2>\n rnrnPatients going to South Korea for medical tourism are treated by doctors who have international accreditation.rnrnTo facilitate lifelong education and training, all Korean Medical Association (KMA) members employed at medical facilities are required to complete at least 12 credits of training<\/strong> yearly, ranging from workshops, online training, lectures, publications, symposiums, and conferences.rnrn\n
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