27-Oct-17 When it comes to cosmetic plastic surgery, Korea is a particularly popular destination. But plans to expand that practice to a medical facility operating in Incheon International Airport are coming under fire. [image: Wikimedia Commons]

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15-Oct-17 Chinese online travel booking site Ctrip revealed 500,000 Chinese travelled overseas for medical-related services in 2016. Bali become a hotspot with 150,000 visitors, and Indonesia has made it a priority to make the country a medical and wellness destination. [image:  Forbes / COMO Shambala Estate]

11-Oct-17 Green Cross has signed an MOU to cooperate in the clinical examination sector with Sudan Central Lab, a Sudanese government laboratory. Green Cross will transfer production technologies, provide semi-finished products and implement blood glucose measuring device businesses, under the agreement. [image: Business Korea]

08-Oct-17 In the global race for leadership in the emerging digital healthcare industry, Korea’s innovative tech startups with expertise in so-called 'deep tech' are ahead of the curve, according to Bayer’s digital healthcare startup accelerator founder. [image: Bayer Korea]

28-Sep-17 According to the Korean government's biotechnology development plan, the government will increase the number of new drug candidates by 100 to 185 in 2026 and help companies come up with at least five new blockbuster drugs. [image: Business Korea]