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SNU Eye Clinic outlines when cataract surgery makes sense for patients over 50
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SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul says patients over 50 should base cataract surgery timing on symptoms, cataract progression and daily life impact — not age alone.
VandS Clinic Seoul maps out medical tourism logistics for U.S. patients
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VandS Clinic Seoul has published a step-by-step guide for American patients traveling to Seoul for cosmetic procedures, centering on pre-travel consultations, recovery-based treatment timing and upfront pricing.
MIMOSU wins Seoul Award as fermented rice water hair care expands globally
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MIMOSU, the K-beauty clean scalp care brand operated by Meong Seok Global Corp., said its Fermented Rice Water Scalp Care Line won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product from the Seoul Business Agency.
Ear Balance to open Thomson Medical Centre clinic in 2027
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Ear Balance plans to open a new clinic at Thomson Medical Centre in January 2027, expanding access to specialist hearing, balance and paediatric audiology care in Singapore.
GenBio draws early Asia Bio Partnering interest from South Korean research group
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GenBio says it has received multiple meeting invitations since networking opened Aug. 3 ahead of the 2026 Asia Bio Partnering Forum, including interest from an established South Korean clinical research and laboratory organization.
Manuka honey market seen reaching $1.29B by 2035 as wellness demand rises
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The global Manuka honey market is projected to grow from $720.8 million in 2025 to $1.291 billion by 2035, driven by demand for natural wellness products, premium foods and functional ingredients.
AB Plastic Surgery Clinic reports zero medical accidents since 2020
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AB Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul says it has had no medical accidents since opening in September 2020, crediting an integrated safety system that spans screening, anesthesia, monitoring and emergency response.
MIMOSU wins 2026 Seoul Award for fermented rice water hair care
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MIMOSU, the clean scalp care brand operated by Meong Seok Global Corp., has won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product for its Fermented Rice Water Scalp Care Line. The recognition spotlights a growing demand for low-pH, fragrance-free hair…
SNU Eye Clinic pushes precision Toric ICL planning for astigmatism
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SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul is spotlighting personalized Toric ICL planning as more international patients travel to Korea for high myopia and astigmatism treatment.
Health supplements market seen reaching $243.5B by 2035
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The global health supplements market is projected to rise from $155.8 billion in 2025 to $243.5 billion by 2035, driven by preventive health awareness, personalized nutrition, e-commerce and new delivery formats.
VandS Clinic expands multilingual aesthetic care for global tourists
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South Korea’s VandS Clinic is widening access to skin and aesthetic treatments for international travelers, with more than 68 branches nationwide and multilingual interpretation support.
Hair of Istanbul tops 2026 global hair transplant clinic ranking
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A new 2026 ranking of hair transplant clinics places Istanbul-based Hair of Istanbul first, citing verified Google ratings and the completeness of on-site medical safety teams.
Seoul to Soho brings K-beauty pop-up to SoHo
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A three-week Seoul to Soho experience opens in New York on Aug. 14, bringing Korean beauty brands, biotech startups, creators and buyers to 13 Crosby Street.
Pharmaceutical contract packaging market seen reaching $31.88B by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the pharmaceutical contract packaging market will grow from $20.82 billion in 2026 to $31.88 billion by 2031, driven by outsourcing, biologics, serialization and supply-chain upgrades.
South Korea, Denmark team up on AI ageing tech
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South Korean and Danish partners have signed a cooperation agreement to expand AI-enabled dementia prevention and healthy-ageing programs, starting in South Korea’s elderly welfare sector.
ZS Bulk Bags expands FIBC manufacturing with custom design and integrated quality control
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ZS Bulk Bags is positioning itself as a custom FIBC supplier for food, chemical, agricultural, pharmaceutical and industrial users as bulk packaging becomes more application-specific.
Healthcare logistics market seen reaching $205 billion by 2035
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The healthcare logistics market is projected to nearly double from $98.5 billion in 2025 to $205 billion by 2035, driven by biologics, tighter serialization rules and decentralized clinical trials.
PlacidWay, Cell Grand Clinic form Japan regenerative medicine partnership
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PlacidWay and Cell Grand Clinic have teamed up to help international patients access government-approved regenerative therapies in Osaka.
SNU Eye Clinic targets international SMILE Pro patients
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SNU Eye Clinic is highlighting its SMILE Pro expertise as South Korea draws more overseas patients for vision correction surgery.
South Korean lawmaker backs hops-derived CBD at National Assembly forum
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A National Assembly forum in Seoul highlighted hops-derived cannabidiol as a cannabis-free alternative with potential regulatory and commercial advantages for Korea’s bio-industry.
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