Condé Nast TravelerSep 21, 2026
An Expert Guide To Planning a K-Beauty Trip To South Korea
Korea’s beauty tourism is booming—here's how to get the most out of your K-beauty treatment trip, according to skincare specialists.
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- Olive YoungPlaceopened first North American location in Pasadena, California
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- GangnamNeighborhoodSeoul, South Koreaarea with many aesthetic clinics
- BukchonAttractionSeoul, South Koreaneighborhood with quaint shops and hanoks
- AIREMPlaceNew York, United Statesmedical aesthetic spa in New York
- SupereggPlaceNew York, United Statesskincare brand
- DOD DermatologyPlaceSeoul, South Koreaoffers radio-frequency microneedling and exosome treatment
- HEV DermatologyPlaceSeoul, South KoreaThe world’s first high-strength six-electrode lifting device High-power, high-efficiency pigment laser with 13 modes…
- Diore ClinicPlaceSeoul, South Koreadirector advises upfront consultation fee
- Chang DermatologyPlaceSeoul, South Koreadermatologist is more trustworthy
- Tosokchon SamgyetangRestaurantSeoul, South Koreaserves nourishing chicken ginseng soup
- BonjukRestaurantSeoul, South Koreago-to for easy-to-digest rice porridge
- The House of SulwhasooPlaceBukchon Village, South Koreaoffers exclusive products and Osulloc tea house
- Four Seasons SeoulHotelSeoul, South Koreaoffers holistic wellness retreat with skincare kit
- Samcheong-dongQuarterSeoul, South KoreaIt lies north of Jongno and east of Gyeongbokgung.
- InsadongNeighborhoodSeoul, South Korea