South Korea Medical Robotics Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Equipment, Service, Consumables), By Product (Surgical Robots, Rehabilitation Robots, Noninvasive Radiosurgery Robots, Hospital and Pharmacy Robots, Emergency Response Robotic Systems, Logistics/Handling Robotic Systems, Imaging Robotic Systems), and South Korea Medical Robotics Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Medical Robotics Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Medical Robotics Market Size was Estimated at USD 441.75 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 16.74% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Medical Robotics Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2425.0 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Medical Robotics Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2425.0 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 16.74% from 2025 to 2035. A growing need for minimally invasive procedures, an aging population in need of more sophisticated medical care, and robust government backing through programs like the "K-Medical Robot" plan.

Market Overview

The South Korea medical robotics market refers to the industry that includes robotic technologies utilized in healthcare settings throughout the nation is known as the South Korean medical robotics market. Additionally, the government is actively supporting advancements in medical technology, including robotics, with programs like the "K-Medical Robot" plan, which aims to incorporate robotics into healthcare systems. The emphasis on innovation is creating new avenues for investigation, especially in fields like telemedicine and rehabilitation robotics, which are becoming more and more pertinent in the context of post-pandemic healthcare delivery. In South Korea, recent trends indicate a rise in partnerships between tech firms and healthcare providers to support robotics research and development. These cutting-edge surgical robots are being incorporated into operating rooms in South Korea, which is part of a larger trend of hospitals modernizing their infrastructure to offer cutting-edge medical care.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea medical robotics market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea medical robotics market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea medical robotics market.

Driving Factors

The growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries is driving a major push in the South Korean medical robotics market. Procedures with shorter recovery periods and fewer post-operative complications are becoming more and more popular among patients and healthcare professionals. For instance, the number of laparoscopic procedures performed has been steadily rising, according to the Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons, with a notable 15% increase over the previous three years. This trend increases the need for sophisticated robotic surgical systems by improving patient outcomes while reducing hospital stay and recovery costs. To meet this increasing demand, major manufacturers such as Samsung Medical Center are making significant investments in robotic technologies, which is helping the South Korean medical robotics market expand overall.

Restraining Factors

High initial costs, restrictive reimbursement policies, and a lack of qualified personnel to manage complex systems are the main factors impeding the growth of the medical robotics industry in South Korea. Broader adoption is further impeded by regulatory barriers and integration issues in the current healthcare infrastructure.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea medical robotics market share is classified into type and product.

• The equipment segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea medical robotics market is segmented by type into equipment, service, and consumables. Among these, the equipment segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of robotic devices are rapidly being employed for a wide range of medical applications, from intricate neurosurgery jobs to orthopaedic surgeries, the equipment aspect is an important factor, driven by treatments that require great accuracy.

• The surgical robots segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea medical robotics market is segmented by product into surgical robots, rehabilitation robots, noninvasive radiosurgery robots, hospital and pharmacy robots, emergency response robotic systems, logistics/handling robotic systems, and imaging robotic systems. Among these, the surgical robots segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. A paradigm shift in minimally invasive surgery has been brought about by the creation and use of surgical robots, which have improved patient outcomes and shortened recovery periods.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea medical robotics market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• EasyEndo Surgical
• ROEN Surgical
• Curexo Inc.
• Koh Young Technology
• MHG
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2025, the medical healthcare corporation MHG announced on the 9th that it had acquired 'Meta Robotics', a subsidiary of the global aesthetic medical device company Venus Concept, which specialized in artificial intelligence (AI)-based hair transplant technology.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Medical Robotics Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Medical Robotics Market, By Type

• Equipment
• Service
• Consumables

South Korea Medical Robotics Market, By Product

• Surgical Robots
• Rehabilitation Robots
• Noninvasive Radiosurgery Robots
• Hospital and Pharmacy Robots
• Emergency Response Robotic Systems
• Logistics/Handling Robotic Systems
• Imaging Robotic Systems