Last updated: May 6, 2026
If an agency arranges treatment, interpretation, transport, or clinic introductions for foreign patients, ask whether it is officially registered for foreign patient attraction and request the registered business details before paying.
Who this guide is for
Patients contacted by coordinators, concierge companies, social-media consultants, or travel-service companies offering clinic introductions in Korea.
Practical steps
- Ask whether the company is a clinic, an agency, or an individual coordinator.
- Request the registered company name, representative name, address, and registration context in writing.
- Compare the agency’s written details with its website, invoice, bank-account name, and contract.
- Ask what fees are paid by you, the clinic, or both.
- Keep screenshots, invoices, chat records, and cancellation terms before paying a deposit.
Red flags
- The coordinator says registration is unnecessary but still arranges medical care.
- Payment is requested to a personal account with no invoice.
- The agency refuses to state how it is paid.
- The agency promises guaranteed results or says risks are impossible.
Questions to ask
- Are you registered to attract foreign patients in Korea?
- What is your registered company name and address?
- Which clinic pays you, and do I pay any agency fee?
- Who is responsible if the clinic changes doctor, date, or price?
- Can you send cancellation and refund terms before payment?
Official sources and next reading
This article is general educational information. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a clinic recommendation. Always consult a qualified medical professional before making decisions about care.
