K. Oanh Ha, a senior reporter at Bloomberg, delves into South Korea's explosive medical tourism scene, where 600,000 visitors seek cosmetic procedures annually. The conversation highlights the stark contrast between the booming demand for Botox and a significant shortage of medical professionals. Oanh discusses how K-pop culture drives beauty standards, attracting international patients, while local doctors protest over working conditions. The result is a healthcare system on a tightrope, balancing an aesthetic frenzy with critical care shortages.
