Muan Hospital

Muan Hospital is a leading hospital with over 30 years of history. Since its opening in 1993, it has been at the forefront of promoting the health of locals and the development of regional healthcare services. The hospital features 13 specialized departments, along with a comprehensive health checkup center, physical therapy room, and emergency room. Equipped with the latest technology, including MRI and CT scanners, and staffed by professional medical personnel, it also provides high-quality medical services through collaborative consultations and surgeries with major hospitals like Asan Medical Center in Seoul, the largest general hospital in Korea, and Chosun University Hospital in Gwangju. Its convenient location, just a 5-minute drive from Muan Bus Terminal, is another advantage

Chosun University Hospital

It is a tertiary general hospital with over half a century of history. It was redesigned in 2022 and features an international medical center, along with a Middle East clinic catering to patients from Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, making it a foreign patient-friendly hospital. At the information desk for foreign patients in the international medical center, patients can receive consultations without communication barriers. The hospital operates 25 medical departments and 15 specialized centers, with a total of 849 beds. Currently, the hospital is under construction for an infectious disease clinic. Upon completion at the end of 2026, it will become Korea's first infectious disease clinic, serving as a control tower for infectious disease response. The hospital is showcasing a rapid medical treatment system through advanced medical equipment such as a robotic surgery system that makes only small incisions without cutting into the affected area, and PET-CT scans capable of detecting lesions as small as 2 mm for early cancer diagnosis.

Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital

A branch of Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital is a cancer center and a tertiary general hospital. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, the hospital holds a significant reputation as a leading cancer center outside the capital region. In fact, in Jeollanam-do, when someone is hospitalized in here, many people think they have cancer. With 17 departments dedicated to cancer care, 37 medical specialties, and ten specialized treatment departments, the hospital boasts an efficient multidisciplinary collaboration system. Adding to its appeal, a healing forest, six times the size of a soccer field, sits behind the hospital, providing a nature-friendly environment for recovery. Chonnam National University Hospital, the main hospital in Gwangju, operates an International Medical Center, offering foreign patients a one-stop service from appointment booking to payment.

KMI (Korea Medical Institute) Gwangju Office

KMI Gwangju office has been at the forefront of popularizing health screenings. KMI operates eight health screening centers across the country, from Seoul to Jeju, and focuses on early disease detection through diagnoses by over 200 specialists and decades of accumulated screening data. The Gwangju office, which opened in 2007, has earned the highest grade in health screening institution evaluations three consecutive times, demonstrating its excellence. With four screening programs available, KMI also provides multilingual health reports, allowing patients to thoroughly understand their current health status.

Mokpo Hankook Hospital

It is the largest medical institution in the western part of Jeollanam-do, including Mokpo, Muan, and Sinan. Since its opening in 1988, the hospital has grown to include 27 departments and over 600 beds. In 2019, it launched the first bariatric and metabolic surgery center in Jeollanam-do, treating morbid obesity and improving related conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Patients who underwent surgery reported a 31% reduction in their pre-surgery weight within a year. Additionally, the hospital serves as both a Regional Emergency Medical Center and a Regional Trauma Center, designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea to take the lead in treating critically ill patients.

PLUS⁺ Wando Marine Healing Center

Located at the southernmost tip of South Korea, Wando is an area made up of 265 islands. This pristine region hosts the Wando Marine Healing Center, which opened in 2023 and was selected as a "2024 Excellent Wellness Tourism Destination." The center offers 16 wellness programs that utilize marine resources such as seawater, mud, and seaweed. Notable treatments include the Thalassa pool, which uses double-filtered seawater, mud therapy, and seaweed spa treatments.

① Duam Sikdang 20 minutes by car from the airport

What would freshly grilled pork belly over straw taste like? To find the answer, you should head to Duam Sikdang, a famous spot for jipbulsamgyeopsal (straw-roasted pork belly) with a 60-year history. This place became even more popular after Jun Hyunmoo visited here on the hit Korean variety show Home Alone. They grill the pork belly over straw at temperatures close to 1,000 ℃, giving the meat an exceptional smoky flavor.

② Muanaekkot Nakji Hanjeongsik, 15 minutes by car from the airport

Muanaekkot Nakji Hanjeongsik,15 minutes by car from the airport

If you come to Korea, you must try hanjeongshik. Hanjeongshik refers to Korean table d'hote. Muanaekkot Nakji Hanjeongsik is a place where you can enjoy over 15 kinds of Korean dishes, centered around the local specialty of octopus. From appetizers like salad and japchae to main dishes like nakjitteokgalbi (grilled galbi patty with octopus) and grilled fish, the meal includes rice and soup, creating a delicious spread of Korean cuisine that's sure to impress you.

① Holtong Beach,15 minutes by car from the airport

It's a unique beach with a distinctive hourglass shape. It turns into a tidal flat during low tide, and you can enjoy swimming and windsurfing at high tide. It's fun to find clams and oysters in the tidal flat!

② Mulmaji Healing Forest, 20 minutes by car from the airport

healing center, walking trails, gardens, and an observatory. The barrier-free walking trail around Daegok Reservoir is popular for its easy accessibility and can be completed in about 20 minutes, making it a great choice for a light stroll.

③ Hoesan White Lotus Pond, 30 minutes by car from the airport

It's an ecological park where white lotuses bloom in a reservoir the size of 46 soccer fields. Its size is so impressive that it has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest habitat of white lotuses in Asia. The lotuses bloom from late July to September. A lotus festival is held at the end of July, when the flowers are in full bloom, enhancing the beauty of the scene.

④ Sky. Star. Sea Pension, 15 minutes by car from the airport

This pension has been selected as Jeollanam-do’s iconic wellness tourism destination for 2024. The rising tide comes right up to the front of the pension, and the sunset over the horizon is so beautiful that it's famous for its scenic views. Enjoying the view of the ocean from the heated infinity pool adds to the charm.