Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency +82-2-1670-2545
provides counseling for medical accidents, investigation of the case requested for mediation by the applicant - such as investigation of facts and identification of causality, malpractice and late impairment - and calculation of compensation for damages to carry out arbitration and negotiation between the parties. Patients may receive counseling for problems they are faced with and request arbitration.
Korea Consumer Agency +82-1372
A specialized organization established by the government to protect consumer rights and interests, promote consumption life, and contribute to the development of the national economy. Requests for relief from health and medical damage are received.
Korean Health Industry Development Institute Medical Call +82-1577-7129
(counseling available in six languages) receives general inquiries related to the use of Korean medical institutions of foreign patients and provides guidance for the protection of the interests and rights of foreign patients.
Agency overview | Provides all information that foreigners living in Korea need regarding online civil services for foreigners, immigration, employment, investment guide and civil affair documents |
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Languages Supported | English, Chinese, Japanese |
Call Center Phone Number | +82-1345-6908 |
Agency overview | Reports illegal brokers for medical tours and any medical disputes, guides on solutions and required procedures |
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Languages Supported | English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic |
Call Center Phone Number | +82-1577-7129 |
Agency overview | To Deal with any inconvenience or difficulty during travel, such as obtaining tourist information, overcharged fare or mediation of problems. Operation hours are 9am-8pm (Mon to Sun) and closed on Lunar New Year’s holiday and Korean Thanksgiving holiday. They offer cash compensation services for foreign tourists who have experienced overcharged fare in Seoul. |
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Languages Supported | English, Chinese, Japanese |
Call Center Phone Number | +82-1800-9008 |
Agency overview | Guides on solutions and necessary measures to prevent medical disputes |
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Languages Supported | English, Chinese |
Call Center Phone Number | +82-2-1670-2545, +82-2-6210-0080 |
Agency overview | Provides free medical consultation and translation services for foreigners, 24 hours/day and 365 days/year |
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Languages Supported | English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Mongolian |
Call Center Phone Number | 119 |
Agency overview | Help line for foreign travelers visiting Korea, operated by Korea Tourism Organization |
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Languages Supported | English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, etc. |
Call Center Phone Number | 1330 |