While cosmetic surgery is legally allowed in North Korea, eyebrow tattoos are explicitly banned, as they are deemed ...

SEOUL, South Korea (WTHR) - In this corner of Korea you will find energy, a vibrant nightlife and the pursuit of beauty. The stores and the ads are everywhere. The Gangnam District of Seoul is one of ...

Korean hospitals have found a way to work around the issue. They are now handing out ‘plastic surgery certificates’ on request to overseas patients. These certificates include the patient’s passport ...

Now, plastic surgery is embedded within urban South Korean culture. It’s not uncommon for high school students to receive cosmetic surgery as a graduation present, and there are numerous apps ...

A woman’s remarkable transformation has captured widespread attention after she revealed the striking results of her plastic ...

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. This practise is very common in Korea and it has been reported that South Korea ...

“Korea has long been known as a plastic surgery powerhouse to us. These days, it’s common to see young Vietnamese women in their 20s posting on social media about wanting to look like K-pop ...

Plastic surgery in South Korea is offered at 25-30% lower cost than in Germany, the USA and Canada. This affordability makes advanced cosmetic procedures accessible to all.

Years after going under the knife, writer Iris Kim examines her complicated relationship with Korean plastic surgery and impossible standards of beauty. By Iris Kim Published: Dec 5, 2022.