2026 New Year's First Stop | Departure in March! 4-Day 3-Night High end Inspection Tour of Korean Medical and Health Care Industry
Author:(Guangzhou) EldExpo Time:2025-12-22 Reader:192

#An unmissable feast for in-depth dialogue between China and South Korea in the medical and health care industry!

#An opportunity to have close contact with top institutions in South Korea!

#An excellent experience to deeply explore the future of smart healthcare and elderly care in Korea!


#Host organization

Korean Elderly Welfare Association

Korea Trade Investment Promotion Corporation Guangzhou Korea Trade Center

Organizing Committee of China International Elderly  Health Industry Expo

Guangzhou Medical and Health Industry Expo

#Co organizers

Korea Happycares co.,ltd.

#Inspection time

March 18-21, 2025 (4 days and 3 nights in total)

#Inspection location

Seoul, South Korea


#Background of the event

According to official data, South Korea will officially enter the United Nations defined "super elderly society" by 2025. The South Korean government has guided the development of the silver economy and healthcare industries through policies such as restarting the sale system of elderly welfare housing and adding health care facilities, combined with innovative investments from enterprises in smart elderly care equipment, community care services, and other fields.

In order to enhance the integration and cooperation of industry resources between China and South Korea, and learn from South Korea's experience and achievements in dealing with aging, this study tour will create a three-dimensional experience of "exhibition observation+1-on-1 supply and demand docking+in-depth visits". Through immersive experience and efficient docking, we will comprehensively understand the trend of smart elderly care technology and refined management mode in South Korea, experience the unique Korean Wave culture and healthy lifestyle, and achieve dual benefits of professional improvement and resource expansion.


PART ONE >>>

Examine the 'highlights'

1. Attend the 2026 Global Medical Device Export Fair and have one-on-one face-to-face discussions with nearly 350+high-quality Korean companies

2. Visit KIMES, the top ranked rehabilitation medical exhibition in South Korea, efficiently connect with the entire healthcare industry chain resources in South Korea, and learn about the world's leading medical equipment, rehabilitation devices, and smart elderly care technologies

3. Visit the Korean Elderly Care Association, well-known listed companies, elderly care institutions, day care centers, rehabilitation engineering service institutions, assistive device manufacturers, and the largest elderly food manufacturer in South Korea to gain a deeper understanding of South Korea's elderly care policies and service system, and learn advanced operational models and technological applications

4. Experience the charm of Seoul in depth and feel the authentic Korean culture


PART TWO >>>

Why did you choose this inspection

#Authority

Co hosted by the Korea Elderly Welfare Association, the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Corporation Guangzhou Korea Trade Center, the China International Elderly Health Industry Expo Organizing Committee, and the Guangzhou Medical and Health Industry Expo, with the assistance of Korea Happycares Co., Ltd., to ensure the high quality and professionalism of the event.   

#Forward looking

Deeply connect with top healthcare resources in South Korea and explore future industry development trends.

#Practicality

Exhibition observation+1-on-1 supply and demand docking+in-depth visits, comprehensively enhance your industry awareness and international vision.


PART THREE >>>

Schedule arrangement

DAY.01(3.18)

Departing from Guangzhou → Arriving in Seoul → Visiting Rehawon Day Care Center → Visiting Happycares Headquarters and First Factory

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DAY.02(3.19)

Attend KIMES opening ceremony and exhibition → Participate in GMEP and have one-on-one negotiations with Korean companies → Business exchange dinner

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DAY.03(3.20)

Visit the Korean Elderly Welfare Association → Visit InBody Co., Ltd. → Visit Love and Charity → Watch the "Crazy Fight Show" performance

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DAY.04(3.21)

Visit Samsung Noble County Elderly Community in South Korea → Visit The Classic 500 → Return to Guangzhou

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PART FOUR >>>

Examine the 'Project Introduction'


#The 41st Korea International Medical Hospital Equipment Exhibition

-Top medical event in Asia

Since its first event in 1980, KIMES has gone through more than 40 years of deep cultivation and grown into the top event in the field of medical equipment in Asia. This exhibition covers an area of over 40000 square meters and will gather 1300 top domestic and foreign manufacturers, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovative products such as intelligent medical systems and AI driven surgical robots.


#2026 Global Medical Device Export Negotiation Conference

-More than 500 international companies attended the conference

The official business matchmaking event hosted by KIMES will have over 350 Korean companies and 150 international buyers attending, with efficient one-on-one negotiations. The agenda also includes innovative medical device exhibitions, global open innovation cooperation, and business exchange dinners, providing an excellent opportunity for you to expand your international network.

List of Korean companies participating in the negotiation meeting


#Korean Elderly Welfare Association

-Core organizations after the implementation of the Elderly Welfare Act in South Korea

The Korean Elderly Welfare Association is an important non-profit organization in South Korea, established in 1954. It is one of the core organizations after the implementation of the Elderly Welfare Act in South Korea and plays an important role in the elderly welfare system. Through policy advocacy, service innovation, and international cooperation, it promotes the development of elderly welfare.


#InBody Co., Ltd. (proposed)

-Korean listed company, inventor of human body composition analyzer

InBody Co. Ltd. is a global healthcare company that currently operates in over 90 countries and regions, with 11 domestic subsidiaries and 7 overseas companies. Considered the world's most practical and accurate brand of human body composition analyzer, it has been confirmed by over 2200 global papers and over 600 SCI level papers, with an accuracy of over 98% compared to the gold standard DEXA.


#Happycars Headquarters and First Factory

Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, our business scope covers rehabilitation equipment, operation of day care centers, and research and development of smart elderly care technology. We operate multiple day care centers and produce a variety of rehabilitation equipment that is widely used in day care centers and elderly care institutions in South Korea.


#Love and kindness

-The largest elderly dietary technology company in South Korea

The first elderly food manufacturer in South Korea. The first RTH convenience food 'Matsanecare' and elderly delivery service 'HyoDo Cook 123' specifically designed for nursing homes were launched in South Korea, commercializing elderly delivery services and delivering meals to households across the country.


#Rehawon Day Care Center

-The most advanced day care center in South Korea

Comprehensive home care, day care centers, home care, short-term care, equipped with professional personnel such as nurses, physical therapists, exercise therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and professional nursing staff, to provide specialized services for elderly healthy brain activity.


#Samsung Noble County Elderly Community in South Korea (proposed)

-The first Continuous Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in South Korea

Developed and operated by Samsung Life Charity Foundation, it has functions such as residence, medical care, health preservation, culture, and sports. Its multiple supporting facilities are open to residents in surrounding areas, including kindergartens, making it a new type of elderly care community model that can accommodate activities for three generations.


#The Classic 500 (proposed)

-The most famous high-end elderly care service institution in South Korea

The specialized retirement apartment established by Korea's National University is a high-rise building that complements hotels and apartments. It consists of six underground floors, two 50 story and 40 story high-rise buildings above ground. The apartment is equipped with a medical care center and wards, which can provide emergency first aid and short-term hospitalization treatment.


#NANTA's' chaotic show '

-One of the business cards of Korean culture

A performance form that combines traditional Korean music, dance, comedy, and interactive elements, the first in Asia to be performed on Broadway for a long time.


PART FIVE >>>

Registration fee

Single registration fee

13800 yuan/person

Group registration fee (for 3 or more people)

12800 yuan/person


#Cost Description

Includes: official activities and translation, round-trip international flights, single visa fees, accommodation expenses (hotel four-star standard room, if applying for a single room, an additional room difference of RMB 1500 is required), 4-day meal and transportation expenses in Korea (including welcome party dinner, airport pick-up, airport drop off, and travel within the itinerary), exhibition ticket fees, project and scenic spot visit fees, driver and tour guide service fees, personal travel accident insurance, etc., accompanied by a tour guide throughout the journey.

Excluding: all personal expenses, other expenses not included in the quotation, and expenses for self selected experience projects.


#Subsidy policy

The 2026 Global Medical Device Export Fair provides unified reception support for all overseas buyers who have passed the review, reducing the cost of participation

1. Global buyer subsidies (annual sales exceeding $100 million)

Ticket: 50% of the round-trip airfare cost (up to 3500 yuan);

Accommodation: 3 nights stay at designated hotel;

Additional benefits: negotiation translation, airport shuttle service, and invitation to attend exchange dinners.

2. Buyer subsidy for signing contracts (signing export contracts with Korean companies during the event period)

Contract amount>300000 US dollars: 50% of the airfare cost;

Signing amount>500000 US dollars: 100% airfare cost (up to 3500 yuan).

*The final subsidy eligibility needs to be reviewed and approved by KOTRA headquarters.


PART SIX >>>

Event Registration

Registration deadline

January 16, 2026 18:00

Registration contact person

Miss Qin 18028652986

#Remittance account

Account Name: Guangdong Yinling Health Industry Co., Ltd

Bank account: 44026101040013175

Bank of Deposit: Agricultural Bank of China Guangzhou Pazhou Branch

Remittance Remarks: Name+Company (Electronic invoice will be issued uniformly after the meeting)


#Online registration

#Registration reminder

-Limited quota, first come, first served!

-Please handle the visa procedures promptly after registration to ensure smooth travel.


From March 18th to 21st, let's enter South Korea together and embark on the future journey of the medical and health care industry with industry elites!