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Korean medicine clinics for foreigners — acupuncture, body alignment, aesthetic Korean medicine and what to expect
A guide to traditional Korean medicine (K-Med) for international visitors — acupuncture and pain treatment, body alignment and posture correction, aesthetic Korean medicine for face and skin, fatigue and immunity programmes, how a visit works, and live starting prices from verified Korean medicine clinics on Mimi.
Korean medicine (한의학, K-Med) is a licensed medical system in Korea, practised by doctors of Korean medicine who complete a six-year university programme and a national licence exam. Clinics offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna manual therapy and a growing range of aesthetic treatments, and many are used to international visitors. This guide explains what is offered and how a visit works.
Korean Medicine Care on Mimi right now
| Category | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Medicine Care | 60,000 KRW | 200,000 KRW | 400,000 KRW |
Prices are starting prices entered by each clinic and are refreshed daily. The final cost is confirmed after a consultation.
See all Korean Medicine Care clinics & pricesThe main treatments
Pain and body alignment
Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture (herbal extract injections at acupuncture points), cupping, moxibustion and chuna (manual spine and joint therapy) for back and neck pain, posture and alignment, sports injuries and headaches.
Aesthetic Korean medicine
Facial acupuncture and thread techniques for lifting and contour, treatments for skin tone and acne, and diet programmes combining herbal medicine with acupuncture.
Fatigue, immunity and wellness
Herbal medicine prescriptions tailored after a consultation, programmes for fatigue, digestion, sleep and immunity, and constitution-based (sasang) assessments.
Women's health and other care
Menstrual and fertility support, postpartum care, and treatment for chronic conditions alongside Western medical care.
How a visit works
- Consultation: the doctor takes a history, checks pulse and tongue, and may order tests. With Mimi, the consultation and follow-up chats are interpreted in real time.
- Treatment session: acupuncture and related treatments take 30–60 minutes; several sessions over a trip are common.
- Herbal medicine: prescribed as decoctions, granules or pills, prepared by the clinic's pharmacy. Ask about taking herbal medicine home and about customs rules for your country.
Cost in Korea
Sessions are priced per treatment or per programme, and herbal medicine per prescription period. Korean medicine clinics are among the most affordable categories on Mimi. The live table above shows the starting prices clinics have entered.
This week's most consulted: Korean Medicine Care
Chronic FatigueYeongdeungpo Seoul・Tongdal Korean Medicine ClinicInquiries 12B&A 0from 400,000 KRW
Spine & Pelvis CorrectionYeongdeungpo Seoul・Tongdal Korean Medicine ClinicInquiries 12B&A 0from 120,000 KRW
Knee PainYeongdeungpo Seoul・Tongdal Korean Medicine ClinicInquiries 10B&A 0from 90,000 KRW
Lower Back PainYeongdeungpo Seoul・Tongdal Korean Medicine ClinicInquiries 6B&A 0from 250,000 KRW
Immune CareYeongdeungpo Seoul・Tongdal Korean Medicine ClinicInquiries 6B&A 0from 200,000 KRW
How to choose a Korean medicine clinic
- A licensed doctor of Korean medicine with a stated focus (pain, aesthetic, women's health).
- Experience with international customers and clear explanations of what each treatment does.
- Transparent pricing per session and for herbal prescriptions.
- Willingness to coordinate with your Western medical care if you have an ongoing condition.
Korean clinics for Korean Medicine Care on Mimi
Verified clinics on Mimi that list Korean Medicine Care. The descriptions below are written by each clinic on its own procedure pages; open the links for the full page, prices and before & after photos.
Tongdal Korean Medicine Clinic
K-Med61 video consultationsWe are a Korean medicine clinic located in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. We have been providing care at this location since 2012. We are near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station on Subway Lines 2 and 5, and you can reach us directly from Gimpo Airport via Line 5 without…
Korean Medicine Care at this clinic
Chronic Fatiguefrom 400,000 KRW
An autonomic nervous system assessment is used to evaluate the current condition with a score, and pulse diagnosis is performed to identify the cause. Gongjin-dan is personally prepared by the director and individually packaged in single doses. — from Tongdal Korean Medicine Clinic's procedure page
Doctors: Kim Taehyun, Consultation Manager
Spine & Pelvis Correctionfrom 120,000 KRW
This is a treatment in which a Korean medicine doctor manually adjusts the position of joints and muscles. After assessing posture and movement, the neck and back or the pelvis and lower back are adjusted, followed by acupuncture, heat therapy, and taping. — from Tongdal Korean Medicine Clinic's procedure page
Doctors: Kim Taehyun, Consultation Manager
Questions Tongdal Korean Medicine Clinic answers
Q. How do I make an appointment for a consultation?
You can make a reservation by selecting your desired date and time through the in-app video consultation booking feature. The available time slots of the doctor will be displayed, and you may choose your preferred time.
Q. How much does the surgery cost?
The cost of surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and your individual condition. You can be informed of the exact cost after consulting with the doctor through a video consultation. The basic price range can be checked on each procedure detail page.
Oda Korean Medicine Clinic
Body · Body · Fat · Lifting41 video consultationsKorean Medicine Care at this clinic
Skin Regeneration Acupuncture uses acupuncture stimulation to encourage the skin’s natural recovery response and support improvements in texture, scars, and regeneration. — from Oda Korean Medicine Clinic's procedure page
Doctors: Consultation Manager
Scar Treatment helps support skin recovery and regeneration in areas affected by scars from injuries, surgery, or acne. — from Oda Korean Medicine Clinic's procedure page
Doctors: Consultation Manager
Questions Oda Korean Medicine Clinic answers
Q. How do I make an appointment for a consultation?
You can make a reservation by selecting your desired date and time through the in-app video consultation booking feature. The available time slots of the doctor will be displayed, and you may choose your preferred time.
Q. How much does the surgery cost?
The cost of surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and your individual condition. You can be informed of the exact cost after consulting with the doctor through a video consultation. The basic price range can be checked on each procedure detail page.
FAQ
Is Korean medicine regulated?
Yes. Doctors of Korean medicine are licensed by the Korean government after a university degree and national exam, and clinics are regulated medical institutions.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Korean acupuncture needles are very thin; most customers feel a brief prick and a dull sensation. Pharmacopuncture and cupping can leave temporary marks.
Can I take herbal medicine home?
Usually yes in granule or pill form, with the clinic's documentation. Check your country's customs rules on herbal products before you travel.
Is aesthetic Korean medicine an alternative to surgery?
It offers non-surgical improvement in contour, skin and lifting with minimal downtime. It does not replace bone or skin surgery for significant changes; many customers use it as maintenance.
How many sessions do I need?
Pain and alignment programmes are often planned as several sessions over one to two weeks; aesthetic programmes as a course. The doctor sets the plan after the consultation.
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This content is general information for international customers and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Recovery times, risks and costs vary by person and clinic. Always make medical decisions in consultation with a licensed doctor.