From 62 years in 1971, life expectancy in South Korea has climbed over the years to reach its current figure of 83.21. In another nine years, the country is expected to top the chart, moving up the ranking from 10th, by clocking 84.07 years for men and an enviable 90.82 for women.
Access to quality healthcare, along with a host of other socio-economic factors, has played a huge role in this steady ascend. Supported by cutting-edge medical technology, skilled and experienced practitioners, as well as state-of-the-art IT-based infrastructure, South Korea’s health industry provides world-class care and services at a reasonable cost.