Seoul Favorite Tips by kdoc13 Top 5 Page for this destination

Hospitals and Emergencies and Doctors.

Favorite thing: I hate the lable "Favorite thing about Seoul." It totally doesn't apply.

Anyway, one of the key things to remember about Korea is that it is in many ways backwards from America. Have an emergency? Don't dial 911, here it is 119. Information? not 411, but 114.

There are many hospitals that have English speaking staff. The best bet for this is the Seoul National University Hospital, if you are on the north side of town. Other places probably have people who can speak English too though, or can get someone who does quickly in case of an emergency.

For non-emergency doctors, I have found that the best place to go is to the International Clinic in Itaewon. It wouldn't be my first choice if I were back in the states, there is definately an aspect of traditional asian medicine that goes with the modern science, and the bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired. But, the english is good, and if you are down and out with a virus, it is a good place to see a doctor about some antibiotics. Plus, being in Itaewon, it is in close proximity to a place where many have picked up there first STD. So in a sense, it is a little bit of one-stop shopping for those people!

Fondest memory: The international clinic's web page can be found here. http://www.internationalclinic.co.kr/