After-Hours, Night & Holiday Medical Care

Medical problems do not always happen during normal clinic hours. In Korea, some hospitals, emergency departments, and designated medical facilities provide care during nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Availability varies significantly by location and date.

FIND OPEN MEDICAL FACILITIES

Before traveling to a hospital or clinic, check whether it is currently operating.

Korea's E-GEN Emergency Medical Information service provides information about medical institutions and pharmacies, including facilities available during nights and holidays.

E-GEN

www.e-gen.or.kr

Operating information can change, so confirming directly with the medical institution is advisable whenever possible.

NIGHT & WEEKEND CARE

Depending on your location, options may include:

• Clinics with extended hours
• Hospitals providing after-hours care
• Emergency departments
• Designated holiday medical services
• Pharmacies operating at night or on holidays

Services are generally more limited outside normal business hours.

EMERGENCY OR NON-EMERGENCY?

Serious or life-threatening condition

→ Call 119

Urgent condition requiring immediate assessment

→ Appropriate emergency department

Non-emergency condition

→ Search for an open clinic or medical facility

Choosing an emergency department for a minor condition may result in longer waiting times and different costs compared with routine outpatient care.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Many regular clinics may close or operate reduced hours on:

• Sundays
• National holidays
• Major holiday periods

Do not assume that a clinic shown on a map is currently open.

Check current operating hours before visiting.

NIGHT PHARMACIES

Some pharmacies operate extended, late-night, weekend, or holiday hours.

Availability differs by area.

Use current official medical information services to locate an appropriate pharmacy and confirm operating hours.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

If you need medical care outside normal hours:

Check Current Availability → Confirm Location → Prepare ID & Medical Information → Visit the Appropriate Facility

For serious symptoms, do not delay emergency assistance while searching for an English-speaking clinic.