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Evidence page2025년 외국인 환자 유치 200만 돌파 아시아 의료관광 '중심국가' 도약 (press release)
Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea
Published Apr 24, 2026accessed Sep 18, 2026Updated Sep 19, 2026
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