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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

Korean Cosmetic Surgery Boom: Why 600,000 Japanese Travel for Treatment

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Discover why 600,000 Japanese travelers flocked to Seoul for cosmetic treatments in 2025, how BTS fans became 'Arirang aesthetic pilgrims,' and what's fueling Korea's 2-million-patient medical tourism boom driven by K-beauty, stem cell therapies, and Hallyu culture. Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/

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