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Recent recognitions, partnership announcements, and updates from RnPT and KRACE — straight from the people building the infrastructure for cross-border healthcare.
Korea Legalizes Telemedicine for International Patients
Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare has promulgated an amendment to the Medical Overseas Expansion Act, formally legalizing telemedicine for international patients — enabling pre-visit consultations and post-treatment follow-up care for the first time.
Korea Surpasses 2 Million International Patients in 2025
Korea welcomed 2.01 million international patients in 2025 — the first time the country has surpassed the two-million mark since records began in 2009 — cementing its position as Asia's leading destination for cross-border healthcare and wellness.
RnPT Named Seongnam's Official Medical Industry Partner
RnPT Inc., operator of the international patient access platform KRACE, has been officially designated as a Seongnam Medical Industry Partner to strengthen digital-based healthcare access for international patients.
RnPT Showcases KRACE at Pangyo Global Media Meetup
RnPT Inc. introduced its AI-powered international patient access platform KRACE to global media at the 2025 Pangyo Global Media Meetup, hosted by the Gyeonggi Centre for Economic Promotion, unveiling the company's global expansion roadmap.
RnPT Earns Three ISO Certification and Venture Business Certification
RnPT Inc., operator of the international patient access platform KRACE, has simultaneously obtained three ISO certifications and official Venture Company status from the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups, formally validating its global-standard management systems and commitment to innovation.
RnPT Wins at Seoul Forest Social Venture EXPO 2025
RnPT Inc. has been selected as a winner at the Social Venture Innovation Contest held during the 9th Seoul Forest Social Venture EXPO, with its AI-powered international patient access solution KRACE recognized for innovation and global scalability.
RnPT Presents KRACE at APEC-Linked Startup Events
RnPT Inc. participated in two APEC SME Ministerial Meeting-linked startup events in Jeju — JOIN 2025 and Global Startup Day — introducing its AI-powered international patient access solution KRACE to a global audience of startups and investors.
Korea Sets Record with 1.17 Million International Patients in 2024
Korea welcomed 1.17 million international patients in 2024 — nearly double the 2023 figure and the highest annual total since national tracking began in 2009 — driven by surging demand for dermatology, wellness, and health screening services across Asia and North America.
Breaking Down Barriers: Better Hospital Care for International Patients
This promotional video captures the real challenges international patients face when accessing Korean hospitals — from language barriers and complex procedures to limited information — and documents how institutions are transforming toward patient-centered care.
RnPT CEO on Building a Global Healthcare Gateway with KRACE
In an interview with EAP specialist firm MindTree, RnPT CEO Youju Jo shares the founding vision behind KRACE, the platform's AI-driven approach to international patient access, and RnPT's roadmap for global expansion across the US, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
RnPT CEO Youju Jo on KRACE's Vision for Global Healthcare Access
RnPT Inc. CEO Youju Jo shares the vision behind KRACE — a personalized international patient access platform connecting English-speaking patients worldwide with Korea's leading medical institutions through AI-driven matching, booking, and aftercare coordination.
KRACE' : Connecting Foreign Patients to Korean Medical Services
Filmed at Pangyo Technovalley, this interview with RnPT CEO Youju Jo traces the founding story behind KRACE — from her experience at a New Jersey hospital to building an AI-powered platform that connects international patients with Korea's best local healthcare institutions.
Introducing KRACE: RnPT's Vision for Global Healthcare Access
This introductory video presents RnPT Inc. and its international patient access platform KRACE — sharing the founding story, the platform's core value proposition, and the company's vision for becoming a trusted global healthcare coordination partner.
RnPT Pitches KRACE at 2024 NYC Startup Summit in New York OCTOBER 2024
RnPT Inc. participated in the 2024 NYC Startup Summit held in New York on October 17–18, presenting its international patient access platform KRACE to US-based investors and expanding its global network through the Gyeonggi Province and GBSA-organized event.
Gyeonggi Province and UKF Sign MOU to Back Korean Startups Globally
The Gyeonggi Centre for Economic Promotion (GBSA) signed a strategic MOU with United Korean Founders (UKF) in New York to support 22 Gyeonggi-based startups — including RnPT — in their pursuit of global growth and US market entry.
RnPT CEO Speaks at Korea's Startup Legal Advisory Launch Event
RnPT CEO Youju Jo participated in the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Startup Legal Advisory MOU Ceremony and Launch Event, sharing firsthand feedback on how free legal support has helped RnPT navigate overseas expansion challenges.
Establishing a Trusted Legal Support Partnership Framework
Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups signed MOUs with four of the country's leading law firms and launched a 58-attorney Legal Advisory Panel to provide free legal support for startups pursuing global expansion — with RnPT CEO Youju Jo among the startup representatives who shared feedback at the ceremony.
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