For international patients
Ildong Daeyoung Korean Medicine Clinic in Pocheon, open since 2007. You can be treated even without national health insurance. This page explains the cost and how to visit.
What people usually come for
- Lower back pain and neck pain
- Numbness in the hands or legs
- Shoulder, knee and wrist pain
- Long-running fatigue and poor digestion
- Pain after a traffic accident
Cost
About 95% of visits here are acupuncture, herbal injection and cupping. For ordinary pain or internal conditions, one herbal injection is used per session. If you have pain in several places or it is severe and more are needed, each additional injection is KRW 6,000. Herbal decoctions are not covered by insurance.
| With national health insurance — acupuncture, herbal injection, cupping | KRW 15,000 – 25,000 |
|---|---|
| Without insurance — acupuncture, herbal injection, cupping | KRW 50,000 |
| Each additional herbal injection (one is included) | KRW 6,000 |
| Disc-specific herbal injection (per session, added) | KRW 60,000 |
| Herbal decoction, weight management (1 month) | KRW 230,000 |
| Herbal decoction, treatment (1 month) | KRW 470,000 |
| Deer antler tonic (1 month) | KRW 800,000 |
- You can be treated without insurance. It is KRW 50,000.
- We tell you the cost before we begin. You can decline at any point.
- Cash and card are both fine.
If you do not speak Korean
- A translation app on your phone is fine. We are used to it.
- You are welcome to bring a coworker or friend who speaks Korean.
- Pointing to where it hurts is enough to start.
Visiting
- No appointment needed. You can simply come in.
- If you have X-ray or MRI results, please bring them.
- Please tell us about any medication you are taking.
Hours
평일 오전 8시 20분 ~ 오후 7시 (점심시간 오후 1시~2시)
토요일 오전 8시 20분 ~ 오후 2시 30분 (토요일은 점심시간 없이 진료)
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FAQ
I have no health insurance. Can I still be treated?
Yes. Acupuncture, herbal injection and cupping cost KRW 50,000. We tell you the cost before starting.
My back has hurt for a long time. Do I need imaging first?
Not necessarily. If you already have images from elsewhere, bringing them helps. If imaging is needed, we will tell you where to go.
How long does a visit take?
About 30 minutes the first time, including the consultation. Later visits are shorter.
Is herbal medicine covered by insurance?
No. Herbal decoctions are not covered. The cost is in the table above and we always tell you beforehand.
This page is guidance, not a diagnosis. If you have a high fever, severe pain, or weakness in an arm or leg, please go to a hospital first.
