Doctors, hospitals & pharmacies

For a medical emergency call 119 (ambulance). For non-emergency medical questions and finding care, the 1339 health hotline gives guidance, and 1330 can help with interpretation. Large hospitals (for example university medical centers) have international clinics with English-speaking staff. Pharmacies — look for the sign 약국 (yakguk) — dispense medicine and basic advice; convenience stores carry a limited range of simple remedies. Bring any prescription medication with its documentation, and confirm your travel insurance covers care in Korea.