Korea is famous for its advanced and world-class medical care. Many travelers even visit Korea for treatment and health check-ups.
So which hospitals are the best in Korea? This list is based on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2026,” a trusted global ranking.
In this post, we introduce Korea’s No. 6 to No. 10 hospitals. (The Top 5 are in a separate post.)
Note: Newsweek’s national scores rank hospitals within each country, while the “world rank” shows each hospital’s place on Newsweek’s global list. Rankings can change every year — always check the latest information and consult a doctor for medical decisions.
No. 10 — Korea University Anam Hospital
- Korea rank: No. 10 | World rank: in Newsweek’s global Top 250
- Location: Seoul (Seongbuk-gu)
- Special fields: Cancer center, organ transplantation, robotic surgery
Korea University Anam Hospital is the main teaching hospital of Korea University’s College of Medicine.
Its cancer center brings diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and research together in one place.
The hospital is also known for organ transplantation and robotic surgery, and for connecting medical research with real patient care.
Korea University Anam Hospital in Google Maps
No. 9 — Inha University Hospital
- Korea rank: No. 9 | World rank: in Newsweek’s global Top 250
- Location: Incheon
- Special fields: Respiratory (lung) medicine, pediatrics, urology
Inha University Hospital is the leading university hospital in Incheon, near Incheon International Airport.
It is especially strong in respiratory (lung) medicine, where it has been ranked among the world’s best specialized departments.
It is also recognized for pediatrics and urology, making it a trusted choice in the western Seoul metropolitan area.
Inha University Hospital in Google Maps
No. 8 — Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea)
- Korea rank: No. 8 | World rank: in Newsweek’s global Top 250
- Location: Seoul (Seocho-gu)
- Special fields: Blood cancer (leukemia), bone marrow / stem cell transplantation
Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital is the flagship hospital of the Catholic University of Korea.
It is famous worldwide for treating blood cancers such as leukemia, and its bone marrow (stem cell) transplant program is one of the most experienced in the world.
Patients from Korea and abroad come here for difficult blood cancer cases.
Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital in Google Maps
No. 7 — Ajou University Hospital
- Korea rank: No. 7 | World rank: around No. 94 worldwide
- Location: Suwon (Gyeonggi-do)
- Special fields: Trauma & emergency care, allergy medicine, cardiothoracic surgery
Ajou University Hospital is best known for its regional trauma center, which treats severe injuries and emergencies and became famous across Korea for saving critical patients.
It is also recognized in allergy medicine — home to a World Allergy Organization Center of Excellence — as well as heart and chest (cardiothoracic) surgery and robotic surgery.
Ajou University Hospital in Google Maps
No. 6 — Gangnam Severance Hospital (Yonsei University)
- Korea rank: No. 6 | World rank: around No. 77 worldwide
- Location: Seoul (Gangnam-gu)
- Special fields: Spine treatment, cancer care, health check-ups
Gangnam Severance Hospital is part of Yonsei University’s Severance medical system.
It is especially known for its spine center, which treats back and neck problems, and for its dedicated cancer hospital.
It is also a popular choice for premium health check-ups in the Gangnam area.
Gangnam Severance Hospital in Google Maps
