South Korea MRI Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Closed, Open), By Application (Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment Monitoring, Research), By End-User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Centres, Others), And By Geography – 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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Report Coverage:

• Historical data from 2022 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
• Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
• Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
• Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
• Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others)

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

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK 

5. SOUTH KOREA MRI MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Closed

5.3. Open

6. SOUTH KOREA MRI MARKET BY APPLICATION

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Screening

6.3. Diagnosis

6.4. Treatment Monitoring

6.5. Research

7. SOUTH KOREA MRI MARKET BY END-USER 

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Hospitals

7.3. Diagnostic Centre

7.4. Others

8. SOUTH KOREA MRI MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Seoul

8.3. Incheon

8.4. Busan

8.5. Daegu

8.6. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Siemens Healthineers AG 

10.2. Canon Medical Systems Corporation

10.3. Koninklijke Philips N.V.

10.4. General Electric Company

10.5. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation

10.6. Esaote SPA 

10.7. Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

10.8. Brightonix Imaging

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

Siemens Healthineers AG 

Canon Medical Systems Corporation

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

General Electric Company

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation

Esaote SPA 

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

Brightonix Imaging