Health is an important part of our lives, and when you are living in another country it may be difficult to find the proper help in English. We tried to narrow down some health facilities (some are free, but check beforehand) for you to be able to get the specialized help you need.
Medical Referral Service
The Seoul Global Center (SGC) launched by Seoul Metropolitan Government operates a 24-hour Medical Referral Service (MRS) for foreign nationals. Medically trained, English-speaking staff provide information and recommendations on medical facilities and services. The MRS team has striven to provide quality medical information by regularly visiting medical facilities that offer medical services to foreigners. The team constantly seeks to make improvements by collecting feedback from foreign nationals.
E-mail: medicalreferral@seoul.go.kr
Free Medical Clinics for Foreign Workers
Good Neighbor Clinic
The Good Neighbor Clinic at Kyungdong Church provides free medical services for foreign workers in Korea. The clinic currently runs departments of internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, dentistry, dermatology, oriental medicine, and clinical pathology.
Address: Kyungdong Church, 26-6 Jangchung-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel.:82-2- 2274-0161
Hours:2:30 to 5:30 p.m. (the first and third Sundays of the month)
Transportation: Dongdaemun Station (Line 2, 4, 5, exit 4), Dongguk Univ. Station (Line 3, exit 2, 3)
Website: http://mclinic.net/default/
International Clinics
International Clinic
We specialize in customized medical services for resident aliens and international tourists in Korea. We run a full-service clinic that provides safe and effective natural therapies, including anti-ageing programs.
Location: 501 Hannam building, 211, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Tel. 02-790-0857~9
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9 AM - 6 PM / Sat: 9 AM - 2 PM / Closed on all Thursdays
E-mail. ksyclinic1@gmail.com
Sarang Plus Hospital
With highly experienced medical professionals, friendly and devoted staff, and cutting-edge medical facilities, Sarang Plus hospital will provide you with the best medical treatment. We specialize in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, general surgery, family medicine, and various health check-ups.
Location: Jongno Center 5F, 1TOWER, GRAN SEOUL, 33, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Gangnam Center 06211 7~11F, I Tower, 326, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Tel. +82 2·590·1111
Hours: Mon-Fri7:00am ~ 5:00pm / Sat7:00am ~ 12:00pm
Website: https://en.hanaromf.com/
Hanaro Medical Foundation
We aim to contribute to the foundation of a healthier society through the prevention and early detection of diseases. We place great emphasis on establishing a humanistic relationship between patients and medical doctors. We will continue to strive for a healthy society, fully utilizing the health diagnosis facilities at our disposal.
Location: 1580 Yangjae-daero (Myeongil-dong), Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Directions: By Subway : 3 Minutes on Foot from Exit No.3 at Gubeundari Station, Line 5
By Bus : Gubeundari Intersection Blue Bus N30 / Green Bus 3321 & 3413 Tel. 1661-9991
Hours: Weekdays: AM 09:00 ~ PM 06:00 / Saturday: 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM - Saturday examination time: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Dental Clinics for Foreigners
Kyunghee University Dental Hospital
23, Gyeonghuidae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
82-2-958-8114
Seoul National University Dental Hospital
101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
82-2-2072-0753
UMD Children’s Dental Clinic
405, Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
82-2-556-2253~4
Esarang Dental Clinic
20-5, Mallijae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
82-2-701-2199
Implantia Dental Clinic
2F, I-Park tower, 520, Yeongdongdae-ro Gangnam-gu, Seoul
82-2-553-9691
U.N.Village Dental Clinic
86, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
82-2-792-1817~9
*Information above is taken from the Seoul Metropolitan Website
NHIS Seoul Center for Foreign Residents
"National Health Insurance Service, as the country’s key institution for the task of protecting healthy life of the nation, is responsible for the management of the national health insurance which protects the nation from disease and the long-term care insurance which secures a comfortable old age." - official website
Address: 97 Saemal-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul (In Techno Mart)
Hours: 9AM–6PM (Saturday, Sunday closed)
Phone: 1577-1000 / English Consultant · 82-33-811-2000
CHA Fertility Center (Gangnam)
"CHA Fertility Center has been one of the world's most recognized research institutes devoted to the treatment of infertility and reproductive medicine. From the world’s first successful birth through in-vitro maturation of immature eggs, to Asia’s first pregnancy without ovaries, to the world’s first human egg bank, CHA Fertility Center has been the pioneer in the field of infertility and reproductive medicine for over 25 years introducing cutting-edge technology year after year and bringing hope and new life into the homes of countless families." - official website
Website: http://chaimc.chamc.co.kr/en/
Address: 650-9 Yeoksam 1-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours: 9AM–5PM/ Saturday 9AM - 12PM (Sunday closed) / Emergency and delivery rooms 24h open
Phone: 02-2002-0300 / 1577·4488+1
Email: chamcic@chamc.co.kr
KHAP Itaewon Center
"KHAP stands for Korea HIV/AIDS Prevention center, and we provide free and anonymous HIV/AIDS and STI testing for foreigners who reside in Korea." - official website
Website: http://khap.org/
Address: Gireum Center : 209, Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Itaewon Center : 33, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Ansan center : 15-1, Wongok-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours: 9AM–6PM (Saturday, Sunday closed)
Phone: 82-2-927-4322 / 02-749-1108
Email: khap@kaids.or.kr
Seoul Counseling Center
"Counseling, mental health support, and psychological evaluations in English and Korean from exceptional, US-licensed professionals, counselors, and psychologists at Seoul Counseling Center (SCC).
Be assured of 100% confidential, supportive, non-judgmental, and effective counseling at our Seoul and Pyeongtaek locations or online from anywhere in South Korea." - official website
Website: https://seoulcounseling.com/
Address: Suite 104, 40-15, Sinheungbukro29beon-gil, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, 17977
Hours: 9AM–10PM (Saturday, Sunday closed)
Phone: 031-692-5556
Email: info@seoulcounseling.com
National Mental Health Center
"We heartily welcome you visiting the National Center for Mental Health, as a public institution, focuses mainly on the next four key parts. First, NCMH treats and provides rehabilitation with the inclusion of 24/7 emergency service. Second, we pursue a high standard of achievement regarding mental health as a research facility. Third, our goal as a government facility is to not only support and develop national mental health policy but also to execute it. Finally, we work for the peoples’ mental support and recovery when national at times of disasters." - official website
Website: http://www.ncmh.go.kr/eng/main.do
Address: (04933)127, Yongmasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, KOREA
Hours: Reception 08:30 ~ 11:30 13:00 ~ 16:30 / Consultation09:00 ~ 12:00
13:00 ~ 17:30
Phone: +82-2-2204-0114 / Emergency Room +82-2-2204-0119
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