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Transparency Charter

Last updated: April 2026

We exist to help people make safer, more informed surgery decisions in South Korea through independent research.

1. Client-First Compensation

We are paid only by clients. We do not accept referral fees, commissions, kickbacks, or sponsored placements from clinics.

2. No Pay-to-Play Rankings

No clinic can buy placement in our reports. Ever.

3. Independent Methodology

Our reports are produced by a human researcher operating a stack of specialized AI agents. The agents run in parallel across Korean government registries (HIRA, KHIDI, KSPRS, KAHF), the Korean-language review platforms locals actually trust (Sungyesa, Gangnam Unni, Naver, Babitalk, Yeoshin), Korean and English news, and the international aggregators most foreign patients encounter. The researcher pulls from gated Korean platforms directly, cross-references contradictions, and decides what holds up. Every claim is cited. Every source is linked.

4. Source Integrity

We evaluate source credibility, consistency across platforms, and known bias risks — including incentivized reviews and reputation manipulation signals.

5. Clear Scope

We provide research — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. The decision is yours.

6. Conflict Disclosure

If any potential conflict exists, we disclose it immediately and in writing.

7. Corrections Policy

If we identify a material error in a report, we issue a correction promptly.

8. Privacy Commitment

Client information is kept confidential. We do not share your data with clinics, providers, or third parties. Our research process is designed to protect your identity — we never need to tell a clinic we’re researching them on your behalf.