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Neurology research in South Korea

Yonsei University ranks first in South Korea for Neurology research in 2022–2025 (#83 worldwide), followed by Seoul National University and Sungkyunkwan University.

South Korea's world rank
#13
of 59 countries, 2022–2025
Works, 2022–2025
2.9k
Top-10% rate
11.3%
Ranked institutions
7

This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.

What is the best university for Neurology in South Korea?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1Yonsei UniversitySeoul #8324.015.6%153
2Seoul National UniversitySeoul #2078.315.7%80
3Sungkyunkwan UniversitySeoul #2385.915.1%71
4Seoul National University HospitalSeoul #2515.08.7%104
5Catholic University of KoreaSeoul #2912.511.0%61
6Asan Medical CenterSeoul #2922.49.2%67
7University of UlsanUlsan #2962.29.3%62

Institutions in South Korea above the floor of 40 fractional works in Neurology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

Who are the top Neurology researchers in South Korea?

Hee‐Joon Bae, Ji Hoe Heo and Seung‐Koo Lee rank highest among researchers based in South Korea.

  1. 1Hee‐Joon Bae#29,504 worldwide overall432 citations · 12 works
  2. 2Ji Hoe Heo#76,109 worldwide overall281 citations · 16 works
  3. 3Seung‐Koo Lee#93,967 worldwide overall332 citations · 9 works
  4. 4Jeong‐Ho Hong#102,869 worldwide overall166 citations · 9 works
  5. 5Sun Ju Chung#110,043 worldwide overall175 citations · 22 works
  6. 6Yun Joong Kim#114,882 worldwide overall175 citations · 12 works
  7. 7Byung Moon Kim#162,809 worldwide overall196 citations · 14 works
  8. 8Seung‐Hoon Lee#184,403 worldwide overall450 citations · 9 works
  9. 9Hyo Suk Nam#248,445 worldwide overall136 citations · 10 works
  10. 10Sang Sup Chung#260,891 worldwide overall38 citations · 9 works
  11. 11Dae Chul Suh#302,350 worldwide overall102 citations · 19 works
  12. 12Phil Hyu Lee#329,620 worldwide overall149 citations · 19 works
  13. 13Deok Hee Lee#348,554 worldwide overall81 citations · 11 works
  14. 14Han‐Joon Kim#376,623 worldwide overall177 citations · 19 works
  15. 15Jay Chol Choi#406,794 worldwide overall105 citations · 12 works

How South Korea compares with other countries in Neurology