Personal experiences are one of the best tools for learning in Korea. Our volunteer, Tara, shares how she manages tonsillitis and other common ailments without visiting a Doctor. Tara lives in Korea under the SOFA agreement and uses US-based health insurance. This is her story. My Lens on Life in Korea Living in South Korea … Read more
When living in South Korea, understanding how to find over-the-counter (OTC) medicine might feel a bit daunting at first. Pharmacies (약국, yakguk) are the main place to go for most OTC medications. However, the availability and process may differ slightly from what you’re used to in your home country. This blog post provides an overview … Read more
Interested in accessing traditional medicine in South Korea? I’ve been visiting such clinics for the last 14 years and recently started using AI to better understand the teas I experience. So here is how I use AI to navigate Korean Traditional Medicine teas. Disclaimers & Foundational Information Nothing in this post exists as medical advice. … Read more
Interested in seeking an ADHD diagnosis in South Korea? Wondering about the types of ADHD treatments in Korea? According to our research, we’ve found medication, behavioral therapy, and digital therapies used in Korea. About Our ADHD Information South of Seoul public health information is not medical advice. We research information and share what we find … Read more
The following blog post is for both adults and children who need ADHD assessments while living in South Korea. We will discuss the terms you need to find an assessment location near you, paths to ADHD assessment, how the assessment works, cost for different types of assessments, and social issues around being assessed. This blog … Read more
The cost of ADHD assessments in Korea might surprise you. Depending on where you choose to go, it’s very cheap or very expensive. In the following blog post, we will talk about assessments at Korean psychiatric clinics v. assessments at mental health clinics near US military bases using international insurance. Healthcare and Insurance in Korea … Read more
Unfortunately, we learned about blood types that may face difficulties in finding donations in Korea the tragic way. Therefore, researching this information so that international residents interested in moving to Korea understand 1) the potential risks for certain blood types and 2) the importance of donating blood. Let’s talk about this very serious life-and-death issue. … Read more
Struggling to find the right doctor, clinic, or hospital for your medical needs? Understanding the role of specialists in Korean health care may help you get closer to your goal. Keep reading to learn what specialties may exist in the Korean medical system. Korean Health Care Founded on Specialists Korea’s healthcare system relies heavily on … Read more
Certain medical specialties that exist in Western countries may not have a direct counterpart in Korean medicine. In these cases, patients visit other specialists based on the nature of their condition. International residents must understand how specialties vary so they can quickly find care. We often run into questions in our groups because of the … Read more
Have you struggled to find a Podiatrist in Korea? That’s because it’s not a medical specialty in the Korean medical system. Our groups often get requests for a local podiatrist recommendation and it’s hard to explain how to find care when the specialty doesn’t exist. Therefore, we put this somewhat detailed post together so international … Read more
