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The article on “Esophageal Cancer Treatment Korea” reviews modern treatment options in South Korea — including surgery, chemo- or radiotherapy, and advanced approaches like proton beam therapy. It notes that early detection and care in high-volume centers boost survival: the five-year survival rate for localized esophageal cancer in Korea has risen from ~49.5% (2006–2008) to ~58.5% (2009–2013).