1989
Year Established
Founded by the charitable foundation of Hyundai
2732
Hospital Beds
The largest hospital inpatient facility in South Korea
65000+
Complex Surgeries
One of the country’s highest surgical volumes
№1
Liver Transplant Centre
Global leader in living donor transplantation
Hospital Overview
Asan Medical Center is the largest healthcare complex in South Korea and one of Asia’s leading destinations for highly specialised medical care. Often described as a medical city, the hospital is internationally recognised for organ transplantation, advanced surgery, and multidisciplinary treatment of complex diseases. Millions of patients place their trust in Asan Medical Center each year because of its clinical expertise and extensive medical infrastructure.
Founded in 1989 by the Asan Foundation, established by the founder of Hyundai, the hospital was created with the mission of expanding access to advanced healthcare. Over the decades, it has grown into the largest hospital in South Korea. International patients frequently choose Asan Medical Center for complex treatments due to its reputation for managing some of the most challenging medical cases across a wide range of specialties.
The hospital is internationally recognised for organ transplantation and is considered a global leader in living donor liver transplantation. In addition to transplantation, Asan Medical Center specialises in cancer surgery, gastroenterology, cardiovascular surgery, and orthopaedics. More than 65,000 advanced surgical procedures are performed annually. Multidisciplinary medical teams review each case to create personalised treatment plans tailored to the patient’s condition.
Asan Medical Center operates one of the most extensive healthcare infrastructures in Asia. The hospital includes numerous advanced operating theatres, including hybrid surgical suites designed for complex procedures. Diagnostic capabilities include PET-CT and 3-Tesla MRI technology. Surgeons utilise da Vinci robotic systems for minimally invasive procedures that help reduce complications and support faster recovery.
Thousands of healthcare professionals work across the Asan Medical Center campus. The hospital treats approximately three million patients each year, providing its specialists with exceptional experience in managing rare and complex conditions. Many physicians have completed advanced training at leading institutions in the United States and other countries. International patients are supported by a dedicated global healthcare centre offering treatment coordination, accommodation assistance, and medical interpretation services.
Asan Medical Center consistently ranks among South Korea’s leading hospitals and is regularly recognised by international rankings, including Newsweek’s list of the world’s best hospitals. The hospital maintains JCI accreditation and is certified by Korean healthcare authorities for the treatment of international patients. Adherence to international standards of quality, patient safety, and infection control has established Asan Medical Center as one of the most trusted healthcare destinations in Asia.
