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[Foreign Media] Japanese newspaper Yomiuri featuri
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WONJIN
Date
2014.01.14
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A news article regarding the huge popularity of the Korean Wave and Chinese tourists subsequently visiting Korea was published in the Japanese
paper ‘Yomiuri'. 
This article mentioned the current status of wealthy Chinese people and what they do when they come to Korea. Popular tourist destinations,
as well as Korean beauty and aesthetic trends were also listed. 

When gathering sources for the article, Yomiuri staff members asked Chinese tourists what they thought about Korean plastic surgery.
They even interviewed Chinese people to find out what cosmetic surgeries were popular as well as where the recommended plastic surgery clinics were. Dr. Park Wonjin of Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic answered questions about Chinese tourists visiting Korea for cosmetic surgery and part of
his answers were also included in the Yomiuri article.

[cosmetic surgery and]
Gangnam, located in Seoul, is the home of many Korean celebrities as well as plastic surgery clinics. In July, a [Medical Tour Center] was hosted
for foreigners interested in medical tourism. The main target of this even was Chinese people. There were even before and after plastic surgery
pictures printed on promotional materials in Chinese. According to the Korea Health Industry Development Institute there were 9700 Chinese
tourists who visited Korea for cosmetic surgery, and this was an increase of 35% compared to last year. 

[I want eyes like Kim Tae Hee]
According to Dr. Park Wonjin, Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic attracts many Chinese tourists, and there are many patients who visit with pictures of
their favorite Korean celebrities. Dr. Park also mentioned that, “a trend among Chinese patients is that not only do they want to get double eyelid
surgery but also facial contouring, liposuction, and other surgeries all combined.”
 

“With the best skill and aesthetic technique,
WONJIN Plastic Surgery Clinic will cheer you on your wonderful future”