The purpose of this study is to provide insights into the development direction of marine healing centers being established in Korea through a comparison with Germany, specifically focusing on the “Wando Marine Healing Center,” which is about to open for the first time in Korea, and Germany's “Graal-Müritz Seeheilbad Kurort.” The study compared five areas, including facilities, marine healing resources, operational methods, programs, and related policies. The research findings indicate that the Wando Marine Healing Center, which is currently evolving as an experiential tourism product, has limitations in achieving long-term development. In contrast, Graal-Müritz has been able to sustain itself for over 200 years by serving as a therapeutic institution that incorporates health insurance and functions as a health resort. In order for marine healing centers in Korea to make substantial contributions to public health promotion beyond being merely experiential tourism products, it is necessary to refer to the Kurort system, review related policies, and prioritize the inclusion of health insurance as a primary goal while formulating new strategies.