(SeaPRwire) – This national accolade acknowledges Dr. Lee’s leadership in elevating South Korea’s global healthcare benchmarks and his exceptional work in facial plastic surgery
SEOUL, South Korea, March 19, 2026 — Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD, founder of VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, was today awarded the 2026 Medical Korea Global Healthcare – Minister of Health and Welfare Award. This national honor was presented at the Asem Ballroom in COEX, Seoul, to recognize Dr. Lee’s impactful contributions to boosting South Korea’s international medical reputation.
Sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, this award is reserved for healthcare leaders who enhance the nation’s clinical standards and global competitiveness. Dr. Lee was specifically cited for his role in establishing South Korea as a premier destination for complex aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Lee’s clinic is renowned for high-precision treatments, including Deep Plane Facelifts and complex Revision Rhinoplasty. His clinical philosophy combines personalized surgical planning with long-term outcome monitoring—a blend that has attracted patients from over 50 countries.
“Receiving this recognition from the Ministry is a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Lee. “Our mission has always been to provide a seamless, medically supervised environment where international patients feel safe and supported throughout their entire surgical journey.”
VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, based in Jeju, is noted for its “all-in-one” medical tourism system, which offers surgical care, luxury accommodation, and post-operative recovery within a single integrated facility.
ABOUT DR. MYUNG JU LEE
Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD, is the founder and lead surgeon at VIP Plastic Surgery Korea. A board-certified surgeon with extensive expertise in complex facial procedures, Dr. Lee specializes in deep plane facelifts and advanced revision rhinoplasty. Having treated patients from over 50 countries, he is a recognized leader in international healthcare and is dedicated to advancing surgical education through global mentorship and clinical research.
ABOUT VIP PLASTIC SURGERY KOREA
Located in Jeju, South Korea, VIP Plastic Surgery Korea is a premier aesthetic and reconstructive center focused on comprehensive facial rejuvenation. The clinic is renowned for its “all-in-one” medical tourism system, which integrates world-class surgical care, on-site luxury accommodation, and 24/7 medically supervised aftercare. VIP Plastic Surgery is committed to the highest standards of safety, patient privacy, and natural-looking clinical outcomes.
MEDIA CONTACT
Jessica Rhee
Media Relations Manager,
VIP Plastic Surgery Korea
Email: info@vipps.kr
Phone: +82-64-713-1007
Website: www.vippskorea.com
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