Med-in-Korea Editorial Team

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How Korea’s Hospital System Works: A Complete Guide for Foreign Patients

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Confirm the right department, appointment requirements and payment arrangements with the institution before you visit. Hospital size alone does not establish suitability. Understand the institution type Clinics (의원) mainly provide outpatient care. Some focus on a specialty. Hospitals (병원) and general hospitals (종합병원) provide different combinations of inpatient and specialist services. Confirm the service you … Read more