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OB-GYN & Fertility in Korea

Korean fertility centers run some of the highest IVF cycle volumes in Asia, and treatment is available to international patients at roughly a third to a half of US cost per cycle.

57 listed clinics · 3 procedure guides

One legal point matters before you plan. Under Korean practice guidelines, IVF using donor gametes and any form of surrogacy are tightly restricted, and most clinics require a marriage certificate for treatment of couples. Rules for unmarried patients have been changing, so confirm current policy directly with the clinic for your situation.

Egg freezing is available without those restrictions and is a common reason for international patients to travel, requiring roughly two weeks in Korea for stimulation and retrieval.

Procedures in OB-GYN & Fertility

IVF & Fertility Treatment

An IVF cycle in Korea involves about two weeks of ovarian stimulation with regular ultrasound monitoring, followed by egg retrieval under sedation and embryo transfer either fresh or frozen.

0 clinics · 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 per cycle KRW

Egg Freezing

Egg freezing preserves unfertilized eggs by vitrification after a stimulation cycle, and it requires about two weeks in Korea with no partner or marriage requirement.

0 clinics · 2,500,000 - 4,500,000 per cycle plus storage KRW

Women's Health Screening

A women's health screening package in Korea bundles pelvic ultrasound, cervical cytology with HPV testing, breast imaging and hormone panels into a single half-day visit with same-day results.

57 clinics · 300,000 - 1,200,000 KRW

Clinics

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Frequently asked questions

How long does an IVF cycle take in Korea?

Around two to three weeks in country for stimulation, monitoring and retrieval. Transfer can be done in the same cycle or as a frozen transfer on a later trip, which many international patients prefer.

Can unmarried or foreign patients access IVF in Korea?

Policy varies by clinic and has been shifting. Many clinics require a marriage certificate for couple treatment, while egg freezing is generally open. Confirm current requirements with the specific clinic before travelling.

Further reading

Recovery Time and When You Can Fly

The length of your trip is set by the mandatory follow-up interval, not by how quickly you feel well, and flying too early raises the risk of swelling, bleeding and thrombosis.

Medical Costs and Payment in Korea

Foreign patients without Korean national health insurance pay the full private rate, which is still typically 30 to 70 percent below US pricing for the same procedure, and card payment is accepted almost everywhere.

Source: Korea Health Industry Development Institute, medical Korea for international patients https://www.medicalkorea.or.kr/en/main.do