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How to see a doctor in Korea
Seeing a doctor in Korea is fast: go to a local clinic for your symptom, register at reception, see the doctor, then fill any prescription at a nearby pharmacy. Kordy helps foreign visitors do this smoothly.
Here’s the short version for visitors — then use the finder below to match a clinic for your situation.
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1. Pick the right clinic
Korea uses small specialist clinics: internal medicine for fever or stomach issues, ENT for throat and ear, orthopedics for injuries, and so on. Not sure? Kordy will guide you.
2. Register at reception
Bring your passport. Foreign-patient-registered clinics can enrol visitors quickly. Many clinics accept walk-ins, though same-day capacity varies.
3. See the doctor and pay
After the consultation you pay at the desk — card is widely accepted. Keep the receipt for travel insurance.
4. Get your medicine
In Korea, prescriptions are filled at a separate pharmacy, usually right next to the clinic. Kordy can point you to one.
FAQ
Do I need insurance to see a doctor?
No. Visitors can pay out of pocket; clinic visits for common issues are usually affordable. Keep receipts to claim on travel insurance.
Do I need an appointment?
Often no — many clinics take walk-ins. Kordy can confirm and, where needed, help you book.
When should I go to an emergency room instead?
For severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, a possible stroke, major injury, or any life-threatening symptom, call 119 or go to an emergency room. Kordy NOW is not an emergency service.
Emergency?
For severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, a possible stroke, or other life-threatening symptoms, call 119 now.
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