A record 600,000 people traveled to South Korea for medical procedures in 2023, with roughly half of those visiting dermatology and plastic surgery clinics.

On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host Rebecca Choong Wilkins talks to Bloomberg's Oanh Ha about the rise of the medical tourism industry, and how it’s colliding with a shrinking supply of doctors and a struggling medical system.


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A record 600,000 people traveled to South Korea for medical procedures in 2023, with roughly half of those visiting dermatology and plastic surgery clinics.
On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host Rebecca Choong Wilkins talks to Bloomberg's Oanh Ha about the rise of the medical tourism industry, and how it&rsquo;s colliding with a shrinking supply of doctors and a struggling medical system.
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South Korea Has Plenty of Botox But Not Enough Doctors

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As the war with Iran widens in the Middle East, legislators on both sides of the aisle have expressed frustration with a lack of advance notice of the strikes and the inconsistencies in the administration’s justifications and goals for the military action.

On today’s Big Take, Bloomberg national political correspondent Nancy Cook and national security reporter Jamie Tarabay join the show to discuss what Trump is trying to accomplish in Iran, what powers Congress has to shape US involvement and whether legislators will support what Trump tries to do next. 

Read more: US Congress Unlikely to Limit Trump on Iran War for Now

Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Nancy Cook and Jamie Tarabay; Edited by Tracey Samuelson.

Fact-checking by David Fox, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate and Julia Press; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

As the war with Iran widens in the Middle East, legislators on both sides of the aisle have expressed frustration with a lack of advance notice of the strikes and the inconsistencies in the administration&rsquo;s justifications and goals for the military action.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take, Bloomberg national political correspondent Nancy Cook and national security reporter Jamie Tarabay join the show to discuss what Trump is trying to accomplish in Iran, what powers Congress has to shape US involvement and whether legislators will support what Trump tries to do next.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-03/us-congress-unlikely-to-limit-trump-on-iran-war-for-now">US Congress Unlikely to Limit Trump on Iran War for Now</a>
Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Nancy Cook and Jamie Tarabay; Edited by Tracey Samuelson.
Fact-checking by David Fox, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate and Julia Press; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

The White House’s Shifting Explanations for the Iran War

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The US and Israel’s attacks on Iran have entered their third day — and President Donald Trump said Monday that the US military operation could continue for weeks, or more.

On today’s Big Take podcast, reporter Golnar Motevalli talks to host Sarah Holder about the widening regional conflict, Iran’s succession plans and what we know about the end game for the US as President Trump vows to do “whatever it takes.” 

Follow Bloomberg’s live coverage here.

Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press and Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Reported by Golnar Motevalli; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott.

Fact-checking by David Fox and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Engineering by Katie McMurran.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

The US and Israel&rsquo;s attacks on Iran have entered their third day &mdash; and President Donald Trump said Monday that the US military operation could continue for weeks, or more.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, reporter Golnar Motevalli talks to host Sarah Holder about the widening regional conflict, Iran&rsquo;s succession plans and what we know about the end game for the US as President Trump vows to do &ldquo;whatever it takes.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Follow Bloomberg&rsquo;s live coverage&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-03-01/iran-latest?srnd=homepage-americas">here</a>.
Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press and Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Reported by Golnar Motevalli; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott.
Fact-checking by David Fox and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Engineering by Katie McMurran.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

After Months of Succession Planning, Who’s Leading Iran?

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Targets in Iran, Israel and in the Middle East are under attack in an unprecedented escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran. The combat operations come after weeks of negotiations between the US and Iran over what remains of its nuclear program.

On today’s Big Take, Bloomberg’s Jeff Mason and Joumanna Bercetche join host David Gura to discuss the timing and goals of this weekend’s strikes — and the risk of a widening, regional conflict.

This is a developing story. We are live blogging at Bloomberg.com with the latest from across the globe.

Read more: 
Diplomacy Shifts to War: How Trump’s Team Decided to Attack Iran
Oil Market’s ‘Worst Fears’ Are Here as Gulf Conflict Hits Hormuz 

Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Jeff Mason and Joumanna Bercetche; Edited by Naomi Shavin.

Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

Targets in Iran, Israel and in the Middle East are under attack in an unprecedented escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran. The combat operations come after weeks of negotiations between the US and Iran over what remains of its nuclear program.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Jeff Mason and Joumanna Bercetche join host David Gura to discuss the timing and goals of this weekend&rsquo;s strikes &mdash; and the risk of a widening, regional conflict.
This is a developing story. We are <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-02-28/iran-strikes?">live blogging</a> at <a href="http://bloomberg.com">Bloomberg.com</a>&nbsp;with the latest from across the globe.
Read more:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-01/iran-strikes-how-us-decided-to-launch-operation-epic-fury">Diplomacy Shifts to War: How Trump&rsquo;s Team Decided to Attack Iran</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-01/oil-s-worst-nightmare-is-here-as-gulf-conflict-hits-hormuz">Oil Market&rsquo;s &lsquo;Worst Fears&rsquo; Are Here as Gulf Conflict Hits Hormuz</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Jeff Mason and Joumanna Bercetche; Edited by Naomi Shavin.
Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

The Escalating Conflict With Iran 

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South Korea Has Plenty of Botox But Not Enough Doctors

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