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Best English Speaking Eye Clinics in Seoul

Looking for an eye doctor or eye clinic in South Korea that you KNOW speaks excellent English? Even though we focus on providing information about resources outside Seoul, sometimes there…

South of Seoul September 11, 2025

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Emergency Shelters in Korea

Do you need help finding emergency shelters in Korea? We've got you! Importance of Emergency Shelters in South Korea If you live in South Korea, it’s important to know what…

Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH July 18, 2025

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Overcoming Language Barriers in Korean Healthcare: A Practical Guide

Have you ever needed to overcome a language barrier while accessing healthcare in Korea? Many of us have, even those who speak Korean somewhat fluently. Language barriers can be challenging but not impossible to navigate. This blog post offers some tips on how to overcome such language barriers that may help.

Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH May 23, 2025

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Navigating Korean Pharmacies: Handling Ailments Without a Doctor Visit

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…

Tara Popp, MA. Ed April 25, 2025

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A Beginners Guide to Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication in South Korea

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…

Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH January 9, 2025

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How I Use AI to Navigate Korean Traditional Medicine Teas

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.…

Lanae Rivers-Woods, MAIT October 31, 2024

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Types of ADHD Treatments in Korea

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…

South of Seoul October 15, 2024

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How to Get an ADHD Assessment in Korea

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…

South of Seoul October 15, 2024

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Cost of ADHD Assessments in Korea

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…

South of Seoul October 15, 2024

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Blood Types That May Face Issues in Finding Donations in Korea

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…

South of Seoul October 2, 2024