Ophthalmology and the Aesthetic Interface in South Korea

South Korea is a dynamic destination, shaped by its history and traditions, yet defined by modernity.

Starting in the soul of Korea, Seoul, take the KTX train down to Jeonju, with its historic architecture and buzzing food scene – the city was named a Unesco City of Gastronomy in 2012. Work back up the peninsula to Busan, a bustling port city, which gracefully balances big city life with community charm. Travel to Gyeongju, known as ‘the museum without walls’, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, which ruled Korea from the 7th to the 9th centuries.

Finish the tour back in Seoul, or take the post-tour extension to Jeju Island, travelling along the world’s busiest flight route to this self-governed island paradise, located 50 miles off the coast of Korea.

A wide range of professional visits provides real insight into ophthalmology and the aesthetic interface in South Korea, widely regarded as the global capital of cosmetic procedures.

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At a glance

What you need to know

Type of tour

Professional

Profession

Ophthalmology

Nights

Countries

Tour grade

Moderate

Remaining places

Dates and places

Itinerary at a glance

Seoul

Saturday

October

Arrive in Seoul, the captivating capital of South Korea and a UNESCO City of Design. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner with night city views at Namsan Tower.

Seoul

Sunday

October

Visit UNESCO-listed Changdeokgung Palace, the most favoured of the ‘Five Grand Palaces’ of the Joseon dynasty. Explore its Secret Garden, kept as natural as possible. Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village with its hundreds of traditional hanok houses. Take a break in a traditional Korean tea house. At leisure in lively Insadong with its back alleys and many eclectic shops. Korean BBQ welcome dinner.

Seoul

Monday

October

A professional visit will take place in the morning. Explore Garosu-gil, the ginkgo tree-lined street, known as ‘artists’ street’ for its eccentric flair and charming cafes and shops. Continue to Seolleung Royal Tomb, a peaceful city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.

Seoul

Tuesday

October

Visit the DMZ, the Korean Demilitarised Zone, established after the Korean War. Walk inside The Third Tunnel of Aggression, an infiltration tunnel built by North Korea in the 1970s. Visit the Dora Observatory, where you can overlook North Korea. Visit Imjingak Park and the Freedom Bridge. Take a walking tour through Gangnam with a professional visit to cosmetic clinic.

Seoul/ Jeonju

Wednesday

October

Take the KTX train to Jeonju, a UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy. Take part in a culinary tour. The city has no less than seven ‘makgeolli towns’ – bar strips that specialise in locally produced versions of the local tipple, which comes in huge copper kettles. In Makgeolli bars you pay for the drink, and the food is included for free.

Jeonju

Thursday

October

Professional visit to a traditional medical practitioner. Explore Jeonju Hanok Village, which contains over 800 traditional houses, and see Jeondong Cathedral, the oldest Western style structure in Jeollado. Enjoy Jeonju’s signature meal, bibimbap.

Jeonju / Busan

Friday

October

Take the KTX train to Busan. Professional visit to a university ophthalmology department. Take Songdo cable car for panoramic views of the city by the sea and have a walking tour of Busan.

Busan / Gyeongju / Busan

Sunday

October

Drive to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Silla, which ruled the Korean peninsula for almost 1,000 years from 57 BC to 935 AD. Visit Bulguksa Buddhist temple complex and Seokguram Grotto, UNESCO Heritage listed for being “a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East.” Travel back to Busan for a farewell dinner.

Busan / Seoul

Monday

October

Return to Seoul at leisure.

Seoul

Tuesday

October

Depart for the airport after breakfast or join the extension to Jeju Island.

What to expect

Tour highlights

Professional Visits

Seoul / Busan

A wide range of professional visits provides insight into ophthalmology and the aesthetic interface in South Korea, the global capital of cosmetic procedures.

Foodie Destination

Jeonju

From classic Korean BBQ and lunch at South Korea’s largest seafood market to a culinary tour of Jeonju, a UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy, this journey offers a true taste of South Korea.

The Land of the Morning Calm

South Korea

South Korea is a welcoming and hospitable place to travel to, balancing the convenience and benefits of a high-tech nation with a respect for tradition and over 5000 years of history and culture.