It goes back to American plastic surgery pioneer Dr. Ralph Millard, who was stationed in Seoul from 1950 to 1953 to do reconstructive surgery for the war wounded.

South Korean face readers say they can tell a person's fortune by looking at facial contours and complexion. But what happens when someone's had plastic surgery? Photo: Malte E. Kollenberg for The ...

According to Dr. Lee, the country experienced early exposure to modern Western plastic surgery due to the Korean War. “In the 1950s, during the Korean War, [the U.S.] ...

Korean Males Approve of Plastic Surgery However, South Koreans are embracing the rapidly increasing trend of elective cosmetic surgery in a bid to improve their appearance. In a survey recorded in ...

Korean girl group undergoes plastic surgery for new music video. Rounder eyes, narrower faces, bigger breasts: a South Korean girlband is celebrating the country's obsession with surgically ...

The 25-year-old, a Thai national and Bangkok resident, had attempted to reinvent himself as a “Korean man” by changing his name, his haircut and undergoing multiple plastic surgery procedures ...

Years after going under the knife, writer Iris Kim examines her complicated relationship with Korean plastic surgery and impossible standards of beauty. By Iris Kim Published: Dec 5, 2022.

From 'man boob' reduction to rhinoplasty, more and more South Korean men are turning to plastic surgery to copy the look and body popularised by K-drama actors and K-pop singers.

Plastic surgery in South Korea is in high demand due to advanced techniques and outstanding results. The country has become a global hub for cosmetic procedures, attracting patients from all […] ...