South Korea MRI Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

The South Korea MRI Market is estimated to attain a market size of US$292.384 million by 2030, growing at a 3.07% CAGR from a valuation of US$251.343 million in 2025, during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.

The country is witnessing high adoption of 3T MRI systems, AI-powered imaging, and hybrid modalities like PET-MRI, all of which improve diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency. Moreover, collaboration are happening to boast technological advancement, such as in October 2024 AIRS Medical and HealthCare Konnect formed a partnership which aimed to accelerate access to SwiftMR, an AI-driven MRI acceleration software which uses deep learning to reduce MRI scan times by up to 50% while producing sharper images, allowing radiology centers to scan more patients in less time and ultimately enhancing the overall patient experience.

Market Trends:

• Rise in Chronic Diseases: The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions like diabetes in South Korea is driving demand for advanced diagnostic imaging, such as MRI. Diabetes-related complications, including cardiovascular disease and stroke, necessitate early detection and monitoring through MRI. The International Diabetes Federation reports an 8.6% diabetes prevalence among South Korean adults, with 3,511,800 cases recorded in 2021.
• Seoul's Healthcare Advancements: As South Korea’s capital, Seoul boasts a robust healthcare infrastructure and ongoing advancements in medical technology for improved diagnostics. The city is home to major medical facilities, including Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul Metropolitan Government Medical Center, which offer MRI screening for diagnostic purposes. Additionally, heightened cancer awareness has prompted government initiatives like the “National Lung Cancer Screening Program,” further boosting the demand for MRI screening in Seoul and other major South Korean cities.

Some of the major players covered in this report include Siemens Healthineers AG, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, and Koninklijke Philips N.V., among others.

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South Korea MRI Market Segmentation:

By Type

• Closed
• Open

By Application

• Screening
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Monitoring
• Research

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Diagnostic Centre
• Others

By Geography

• Seoul
• Incheon
• Busan
• Daegu
• Others