By Honorary Reporter Rosemarie Ann Cuevas from Philippines

Medical Asia 2025, the ceremony for the Korea Global Medical Service and Asia Medical Service Awards, was held on Dec. 4 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, bringing together leading medical professionals, innovators and health care representatives from Korea and abroad. 

The event celebrated 51 institutions for their advances in precision medicine and digital health care, reinforcing Korea's position as a global hub for medical tourism

Group photo of Korea Global Medical Service Awards at Medical Asia 2025 (Medical Asia Steering Committee)

Under the theme "Medicine that Makes History, Prestige that Resonates," the ceremony recognized outstanding achievements in patient-centered technology and service quality to raise the global competitiveness of domestic medicine and drive synergy of health care.

Medical Asia Steering Committee Chairman Kang Chul Yong pledges to continue raising global promotion and identifying innovative medical know-how in 2026. (Rosemarie Ann Cuevas)

Medical Asia seeks to promote the globalization of Korean medicine and medical tourism. This year's event was co-hosted by Korean media outlets Money Today and the Korea Daily of New York and Phoenix New Media Jilin of China with support from Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and the Korea Tourism Organization.

The organizing committee conducted extensive research on health care trends and international patient needs using 15 years of proprietary data, expert assessments and surveys to select 51 honorees. The program included morning award presentations and an afternoon session of presentations by leading institutions in ophthalmology, dermatology and orthopedics.

The event also showcased Korea's advances in precision medicine, diagnostics driven by artificial intelligence, robotic surgery and telemedicine. The K-Doctors Alliance Project was also introduced as a long-term initiative to build a global network of leading physicians and strengthen academic and technological cooperation.

Another highlight was the participation of 20 influencers from 15 countries who provided real-time global coverage and behind-the-scenes content to showcase Korea's medical achievements to the world.

The international influencers underscored the critical role of digital media in medical tourism and patient outreach. Attendees praised the initiative for leveraging social media to bridge the gap between Korean clinical know-how and a global network of prospective patients abroad.

This is a group photo of participants of the afternoon conference along with Korean medical professionals. (Medical Asia Steering Committee)

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