Where to buy used medical equipment in Korea: 10 sites, rules and a buyer's checklist
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Where to Buy Used Medical Equipment in Korea: 10 Sites, Rules and a Buyer’s Checklist (2026)

By SSJ
October 30, 2026 8 Min Read
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BUYER’S GUIDE · USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT · SITES CHECKED OCTOBER 30, 2026

Opening a clinic, adding a new treatment, or replacing an old machine? 😊 New medical equipment is expensive, and Korea is well known for high-quality devices, especially ultrasound, X-ray, dental and aesthetic lasers. If you’re looking for good equipment at a fair price, we’d love to help you find reliable places to buy it, so this time we looked at where people buy used medical equipment in Korea.

We visited each website ourselves and picked 10 places: seven Korean sites where clinics buy and sell used equipment, and three international sites where you can find Korean sellers in English. For each one, we checked what it sells, where the company is, and whether it shows its medical device seller license, offers safe payment, has a showroom, accepts export inquiries or has English pages.

Please note: we are not paid by any of these companies, and this is not a recommendation of any specific device. Our ✓ checklist only shows what we could see on each website on October 30, 2026, so a dash means “not shown”, not “not available”. Always confirm details with the seller.

All 10 sites at a glance

Korean sites: 7 places clinics use

These are the sites Korean doctors and clinics use to buy and sell used equipment. Most are in Korean, so a browser translation tool (like Chrome’s) is very helpful. Many list prices as “ask for a quote”.

Mediforte, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

01 · RESALE PLATFORM

Mediforte 메디포르테

✓ Used listings✓ Seller license shown✓ Safe payment– Showroom– Export / overseas– English pages
What it isA resale platform for used (and some new) clinic equipment, sorted by specialty: dermatology, plastic surgery, OB/GYN, eye, ENT, orthopedics and dental. Brands include Classys, Lutronic, Cutera, Fotona, Alma and more.
Based inYongin, Gyeonggi-do
Contact031-546-0314 · cs@mediforte.co.kr
Good to knowKorean-language site. Best for aesthetic and specialty clinic devices.
Why it’s on our list: It offers a payment-protection service, and its “medi-curators” help with sales advice, demos, installation and maintenance.

Visit mediforte.co.kr →

Medical Depot, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

02 · MARKETPLACE + SHOWROOM

Medical Depot 메디칼데포

✓ Used listings✓ Seller license shown– Safe payment✓ Showroom– Export / overseas– English pages
What it isOne of Korea’s best-known used medical equipment marketplaces, started by MEDIC&C (the company behind the doctors’ community Medigate). It handles direct trades, consignment and buy-back.
Based inGangnam, Seoul
Contact010-4183-4764 (daily 08:00–21:00)
Good to knowSince November 2025, day-to-day operation has been entrusted to a partner company, M.DOT. Korean-language site.
Why it’s on our list: Its parent company describes a one-stop service including inspection, relocation, installation, finance and legal support, plus a showroom that is open 365 days.

Visit medicaldepot.co.kr →

Medishop, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

03 · DEALER + SHOWROOM

Medishop 메디샵

✓ Used listings– Seller license shown– Safe payment✓ Showroom– Export / overseas– English pages
What it isA long-running dealer (its website dates back to 2011) that buys and sells used equipment across many fields: diagnostics, X-ray, operating room, ophthalmic, ENT, dermatology, rehab, OB/GYN, urology, emergency and even veterinary.
Based inSeoul (Yeongdeungpo / Sindaebang)
Contact010-3611-6079 · ginwoon@empas.com
Good to knowCategory names are shown in English as well as Korean, which makes browsing easier.
Why it’s on our list: It lists endoscopy and ultrasound showrooms in Seoul (Sindaebang-dong), so you can see devices in person before you buy.

Visit medishop.or.kr →

Mednara, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

04 · DEALER · EXPORT INQUIRIES

Mednara 메드나라

✓ Used listings✓ Seller license shown✓ Safe payment– Showroom✓ Export / overseas– English pages
What it isA dealer selling used X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, physical therapy, surgical, skin and body-contouring equipment. Recent listings include portable ultrasound, intraoral scanners and OB/GYN ultrasound systems, each with the year of manufacture.
Based inMagok, Seoul
Contact02-6091-9888 (weekdays 10:00–18:00)
Good to knowPrices are mostly “ask for a quote”, so contact them with the model you need.
Why it’s on our list: Cash payments can use a KG Inicis escrow (buyer-protection) service, and the site invites export inquiries.

Visit mednara.com →

Medi Market, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

05 · DEALER · EXPORT

Medi Market 메디마켓

✓ Used listings– Seller license shown– Safe payment– Showroom✓ Export / overseas✓ English pages
What it isA Busan-based shop for used physical therapy devices, ultrasound, endoscopes, shock-wave therapy, patient monitors, Chuna (manual therapy) beds, body-composition analyzers and more.
Based inHaeundae, Busan
Contact010-6827-7754 · medimarkett@naver.com
Good to knowA good place to start if you can’t read Korean.
Why it’s on our list: The site describes itself as specializing in buying, selling and exporting used equipment, and it has an English version of the shop.

Visit medimarket.kr →

Doctors App, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

06 · CLINIC-TO-CLINIC LISTINGS

Doctors App 닥터스앱

✓ Used listings– Seller license shown– Safe payment– Showroom– Export / overseas– English pages
What it isA listing site where clinics and aesthetic shops post used devices directly, with a focus on popular aesthetic devices such as pico lasers, RF and body-contouring systems. It also sells new devices and clinic skincare.
Based inSongpa, Seoul
Contact010-9780-8521 · elmedical@naver.com
Good to knowThe site states it is not responsible for legal problems in trades between users, so agree on condition, inspection and warranty in writing.
Why it’s on our list: Listings are checked by site staff before they go up.

Visit doctorsapp.co.kr →

Insan Medical, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

07 · DEALER · NEW & USED

Insan Medical 인산메디칼

✓ Used listings– Seller license shown– Safe payment– Showroom– Export / overseas– English pages
What it isA medical supply dealer that sells new and used equipment, especially physical therapy devices, autoclaves (steam sterilizers), defibrillators, bone densitometers and CO2 lasers.
Based inNamyangju, Gyeonggi-do
Contact1522-7501 · insanm@naver.com
Good to knowKorean-language site. Prices are by inquiry.
Why it’s on our list: It has a category for devices used for less than a year, and it also helps with clinic opening consultations.

Visit insanm.com →

International sites: 3 ways to reach Korean sellers in English

If you are outside Korea, these English-language sites can help you find Korean sellers and exporters, or compare prices before you contact a Korean dealer.

DOTmed, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

08 · WORLDWIDE LISTINGS & AUCTIONS

DOTmed

✓ Used listings– Seller license shown– Safe payment– Showroom✓ Export / overseas✓ English pages
What it isOne of the world’s largest classified sites for new, used and refurbished medical equipment, with listings, wanted ads and auctions.
Based inOnline (international)
ContactContact each seller through the site
Good to knowCheck each seller carefully. Some listings and company pages can be old.
Why it’s on our list: Some Korea-based exporters of used ultrasound systems and probes advertise here, so it’s a useful way to reach Korean sellers in English.

Visit dotmed.com →

Machinio, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

09 · KOREAN LISTINGS IN ENGLISH

Machinio

✓ Used listings– Seller license shown– Safe payment– Showroom✓ Export / overseas✓ English pages
What it isA search engine for used equipment that gathers listings from many dealers. Its South Korea page shows medical equipment from brands like Vatech, Olympus, Alpinion and Hitachi Aloka, mostly located in Seoul.
Based inOnline (international)
ContactContact each seller through the site
Good to knowMachinio collects listings from other sellers, so always confirm the device and the seller directly.
Why it’s on our list: Everything is in English, so it’s handy for comparing models and prices.

Visit machinio.com →

tradeKorea, a site for buying used medical equipment in Korea

10 · FIND KOREAN EXPORTERS

tradeKorea

– Used listings– Seller license shown– Safe payment– Showroom✓ Export / overseas✓ English pages
What it isA B2B marketplace run by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) that connects overseas buyers with Korean exporters, with B2B matchmaking support.
Based inOnline (run by KITA)
ContactInquiries through the site
Good to knowIt covers all kinds of products, not only medical, so search by the device or brand you need.
Why it’s on our list: Useful if you want to contact Korean manufacturers or exporters directly, including those that sell refurbished devices.

Visit tradekorea.com →

Rules to know before you buy

🇰🇷 If you are buying inside Korea

  • Under Korea’s Medical Devices Act rules, a dealer who sells or leases a used medical device generally needs a quality inspection by the manufacturer/importer or a testing agency, and a certificate of inspection must be attached. Some low-risk devices are exempt.
  • For used devices that run on electricity, the inspection guideline from Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) includes an electrical leakage test.
  • Businesses that sell medical devices must register as a medical device seller. Several sites above show this registration number at the bottom of their page.

🌏 If you are importing to another country

  • A listing does not mean a device can be legally imported or used in your country. Check your country’s rules for used or refurbished medical devices, import permits and device registration first.
  • Korea uses 220V, 60Hz power. Make sure the device works with your local power supply.
  • Some devices have Korean-language software or are set up for the Korean market. Ask whether the language can be changed.
  • Ask who will provide service, parts and software support in your country.

This is general information, not legal advice. Please confirm the latest rules with MFDS or your local regulator.

Buyer’s checklist: 7 questions to ask the seller

1Year of manufacture and usage. Ask when it was made and how much it has been used (for lasers, shot or pulse counts).
2Inspection certificate. In Korea, ask for the certificate of the quality inspection.
3Test video or demo. Ask for a video of the device turning on and working, or visit a showroom if you can.
4What’s included. Check probes, handpieces, cables, manuals and software licenses.
5Warranty and repair. Ask how long the warranty is and who repairs it.
6Shipping and installation. Ask who packs, ships, installs and sets up the device, and who pays.
7Safe payment. Use escrow or a payment-protection service when it’s offered, and get everything in writing.

Buying used medical equipment can save a lot of money, but only if the device is safe, legal and well supported. With the sites above and the checklist in hand, you can compare offers calmly and choose with confidence. We hope you find exactly the equipment your clinic needs! 💙

Save this page so you can come back to it. We’ll keep sharing helpful guides on Korean healthcare, medical devices and medical travel for everyone interested in Korea. If there’s a device type or topic you’d like us to cover next, please leave a comment. We’re always happy to help.

About this list

We visited every website on October 30, 2026 and only included sites that were working and showed company details. Business details, services and contacts can change, so please check each site before you buy. No company paid to be included.

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