Knee Replacement in Seoul, Republic of Korea — AUD Costs, Best Clinics 2026

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How Much Does Knee replacement Cost in Seoul?

The average price of Knee replacement in Seoul is AUD $24,856, the minimum price is AUD $21,428, and the maximum price is AUD $28,285.

	Republic of Korea	Thailand	Turkey
Knee replacement	from AUD $21,428	from AUD $13,372	from AUD $10,714
Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement	from AUD $21,428	from AUD $10,714	from AUD $5,000
Knee arthroplastic	from AUD $28,570	from AUD $14,285	from AUD $12,857
Knee Arthroscopy	from AUD $5,000	from AUD $3,571	from AUD $2,571
Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) revision	-	from AUD $8,448	from AUD $9,784

Data verified by Bookimed as of July 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 236 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Best Knee replacement Clinics in Seoul: 9 Verified Options and Prices

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Republic of Korea, Seoul

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Ewha Womans University Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

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The Ewha Endoprosthetic Center is the largest joint replacement facility in South Korea by surgical volume. Prof Pak Jang Won leads complex cases for those with diabetes or heart disease. Surgery for one knee typically runs around A$25,000. This encompasses the procedure and up to 14 days in hospital. Replacing both knees may cost around A$45,000–A$47,000. All medical reports and discharge summaries are issued in English. This ensures a simple handover to an Australian GP upon returning home.

diagnostics
Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist)	AUD $40
Scintigraphy	AUD $299

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Leadheal Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Woo Kyung Kwak

9 years of experience

Leadheal Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Seoul that serves over 44,000 patients each year. It specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for adults.

The lead neurosurgeon has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries with nearly 30 years of experience.
Treatment options include minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic procedures, and vertebroplasty.
Each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their condition, lifestyle, and overall health.
The clinic treats patients from North America, Asia, Australia, and CIS countries.

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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital pioneered South Korea's first digital hospital, using the BESTcare system for streamlined care. Knee replacement may cost around A$25,200–A$28,000, typically covering the surgery, pre-op tests, and admission. The orthopaedic unit has 14 professors and handles over 3,000 surgeries annually, with a regular flow of international patients. Free airport transfers and in-room companion stays are arranged.

treatment
Knee replacement	AUD $21,428 - AUD $22,856

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

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Asan Medical Centre is South Korea's largest hospital, performing 55,000+ surgeries a year – its scale offers immense orthopaedic experience. Knee replacement may cost around A$19,000–A$33,600. The clinic can use da Vinci robotic systems for precision and includes free airport transfers plus a personal English-speaking coordinator. This KOIHA-accredited hospital is named on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list.

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Woo Kyung Kwak

9 years of experience

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Jang Hyo Kim

36 years of experience

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Kwangyeal Lee

32 years of experience

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a key member of the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association, specialising in total joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery at Nanoori Hospital.

Held senior leadership as Section Chief of the Joint Centre at Sun Hospital in Daejeon
Serves as a member of the Korean Knee Society focusing on modern replacement techniques
Research contributor to international journals on collagen-mediated joint health and surgical outcomes
Expertise includes managing sport-related injuries and complex shoulder reconstructions alongside knee replacements

Seongcheol Moon

18 years of experience

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads advanced joint replacement and reconstruction programmes.

Specialises in total knee arthroplasty with focused research on tibial posterior slope angles for better implant stability
Expert in arthroscopic surgery and ligament reconstruction for complex joint injuries
Active member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association
Published researcher in major journals including International Orthopaedics and the American Journal of Sports Medicine
Former orthopaedic fellow at the prestigious Kyung Hee University Hospital

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