How to Verify a Korean Clinic Before Booking

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Last updated: May 6, 2026

Before you send photos, pay a deposit, or schedule travel, confirm the clinic identity, license context, doctor identity, written quote, aftercare plan, and whether any agency is officially registered for foreign patient attraction.

Who this guide is for

Foreign patients comparing Korean clinics for skin treatments, plastic surgery, dental care, checkups, Korean medicine, or other non-emergency care.

Practical steps

  • Check whether you are speaking with the clinic itself, a hospital international center, or a separate agency.
  • Ask for the clinic’s official Korean name, business name, address, phone number, and doctor name in writing.
  • Use official directories where possible, including Medical Korea resources and KAHF accreditation information for international-patient services.
  • Request an itemized quote that separates consultation, procedure, anesthesia, medicines, aftercare supplies, revision policy, VAT, and translation support.
  • Confirm who performs the procedure and who handles complications after you leave Korea.

Red flags

  • The contact refuses to provide the legal clinic name or doctor identity.
  • You are pressured to pay quickly to keep a discount.
  • The quote is only a package price with no exclusions.
  • The person coordinating your care will not explain whether they are clinic staff or an outside agency.

Questions to ask

  • What is the clinic’s official registered name and address?
  • Who is the doctor responsible for consultation and treatment?
  • Is any third-party agency involved, and is it registered to attract foreign patients?
  • What exactly is included and excluded from the written price?
  • Who do I contact if symptoms or complications appear after I leave Korea?

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.