Health
Which clinic, what it costs, and where to go out of hours.
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Glasses in Korea: No Prescription, Same Day in Seoul
Walk into a Korean optical shop, get your eyes tested free, and walk out with new glasses in 15β30 minutes. No eye doctor and no prescription needed.
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Korea's Emergency Numbers: 112, 119 (and Yes, You Can Text)
There's no 911 in Korea β police are 112, fire and ambulance 119. Both work with interpreters, both accept text messages, and here's who to call for what.
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Sick in Korea: Where to Get Medicine, Day or Night
Convenience stores sell fever medicine 24 hours a day, including children's syrups. The full ladder β shelf, pharmacy, clinic, 119 β with real prices.
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Where to Buy Condoms, Pads and Tampons in Korea
Where to find pads, liners, tampons and condoms in Korea, how to read the labels, and why the old advice to pack tampons and deodorant is outdated.
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Which Clinic in Korea? A Symptom-to-Department Guide
Korean clinics are split by specialty with no gatekeeper GP. Which department treats what, what a visit costs, and how to find English support.
