Key Takeaways
If you are a foreign resident or medical tourist looking for an English-speaking clinic in Gangnam-gu, note that language support varies by clinic and is not listed in the public data behind this guide. Confirm English or other language service by phone or on the clinic's own booking page before you visit, and bring your passport or ARC, a list of your current medications, and any previous treatment records.
If you are looking for a chuna (manual therapy) Korean medicine clinic in Gangnam-gu, start by comparing review counts and published ratings. The clinic with the most Naver visitor reviews is 본디한의원 강남역삼 (Bondi Korean Medicine Clinic Gangnam Yeoksam) with 2,318, and its Kakao rating is 4.9. 압구정경희한의원 (Apgujeong Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic) has 1,256 Naver visitor reviews, a Kakao rating of 5, and a Google rating of 5. Naver ratings are not in the collected data, so they cannot be compared, and reviews and ratings do not guarantee treatment results. If you also want to read chuna-related reviews, 신사청구경희한의원 (Sinsa Cheonggu Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic), 청구경희한의원 역삼 (Cheonggu Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic Yeoksam), and 본큐어한의원 (Bon Cure Korean Medicine Clinic) are worth comparing as well. The average Kakao Map rating across the five clinics is 4.9.
How We Compared
We compared five Korean medicine clinics selected from 5,427 Naver Place visitor reviews, 3,364 Kakao Map reviews, and Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) registration data. For each clinic we checked the provided counts of Naver visitor reviews, Naver blog reviews, Kakao reviews, and Google reviews. "Total reviews" in this article is the sum of those four figures; because it simply adds reviews from different platforms, we cannot verify whether any are duplicated across them. Ratings show only the Kakao and Google ratings that were provided — Naver ratings were not in the data and are therefore not shown. In the HIRA data, neither the number of Korean medicine doctors nor the specialties could be confirmed for any of the five clinics.
본디한의원 강남역삼 (Bondi Korean Medicine Clinic Gangnam Yeoksam)
With 2,318 Naver visitor reviews, this clinic has the most of the five, and its Kakao rating is 4.9. A Google rating of 5 was provided, but the Google review count is listed as 0, so the rating and the review count need to be read together. The reviews provided mention friendly service, treatment tailored to the painful area, and staff adjusting the intensity. These are individual experiences, however, and are not evidence for predicting treatment results. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the specialties are not available in the HIRA registration data.
I'm receiving wave treatment for both knees. The director personally treats the painful area carefully, asks the patient about the pain, and adjusts the intensity accordingly.
I booked on a Sunday and visited. They treated me kindly and explained everything well.
The address is 서울 강남구 논현로 509 송암II빌딩 3층 (3F, Songam II Building, 509 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), listed as 87 m from Yeoksam Station Exit 6. Hours are Monday to Friday 10:00–21:00 and Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00. The provided data does not include a lunch break, so confirm before visiting. Reservations, a waiting area, Wi-Fi, simple payment, parking, and separate men's and women's restrooms are listed as amenities, but it is best to ask in advance whether parking is available and how it works. The phone number is 0507-1356-9060.
Naver visitor reviews and blog reviews are given as 2,318 and 2,371 respectively, so there is relatively plenty of material for reading about other people's experiences online. Details such as the cost of chuna, whether it is offered, and how treatment is carried out are not included in the collected data, so check directly when you book. If you are considering chuna, it is practical to first describe the area that bothers you, your symptoms, and your treatment history, then ask which treatment and cost apply to you. You can also ask before the appointment about National Health Insurance coverage and the annual number of covered sessions.
신사청구경희한의원 (Sinsa Cheonggu Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic)
The Kakao rating is 4.8 and the Google rating is 4.4, with 601 Naver visitor reviews. The reviews provided include satisfaction with chuna treatment, friendly guidance, and comments on parking and facilities. Ratings and reviews reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee the result of any particular treatment. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the specialties could not be confirmed in the HIRA data and are marked "not available." Use the chuna-related reviews as a reference, but decide whether a treatment suits you by consulting the medical staff.
For anyone living in Seoul, I recommend this Korean medicine clinic. The director is genuinely committed to chuna and it feels refreshing. The staff are kind and the clinic is clean, so I recommend it to people around me too.
I had treatment for a neck disc here a few times before and got better, so I came back this time for a lower back disc. I'm receiving chuna and elbow treatment for the lower back disc. The director's treatment and the nurses' service were good.
The address is 서울 강남구 도산대로 106 BK빌딩 2층 (2F, BK Building, 106 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 144 m from Sinsa Station Exit 2 on the Shinbundang Line. Hours are listed as Monday to Friday 10:00–21:00 and Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00. Lunch hours are not in the data, so check separately. Reservations, Wi-Fi, a waiting area, parking, and separate men's and women's restrooms are listed in the provided information. If you need parking, call before your visit to confirm whether it is free and what the conditions are. The phone number is 02-549-1075.
Review counts are 601 Naver visitor reviews, 830 blog reviews, and 202 Kakao reviews, with Google reviews given as 0. The combined total is 1,633. The specific method and cost of chuna are not in the collected data, so it is worth confirming whether chuna is available, how consultation and booking work, and what your expected out-of-pocket cost will be. Chuna has been covered by National Health Insurance since 2019; reference costs are roughly 5,000–7,000 won out-of-pocket for simple chuna, 10,000–20,000 won for complex chuna, and 20,000–30,000 won for special (dislocation) chuna. Actual amounts vary with the items applied, so check with the clinic.
청구경희한의원 역삼 (Cheonggu Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic Yeoksam)
The Kakao rating is 4.8 and the Google rating is 3, with 82 Naver visitor reviews. Kakao reviews are given as 915 and blog reviews as 2,131, so review counts differ widely by platform. Actual visitor reviews mention long-term visits, careful treatment, and chuna care. These are the opinions of the reviewers and cannot guarantee treatment results or be assumed to match other patients' experiences. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the specialties were not confirmed in the HIRA registration information.
I've been coming to this Korean medicine clinic for a long time. My back is bad and I catch colds easily, so I come whenever I need to; the director is kind and treats me carefully.
They are good at chuna treatment.
The address is 서울 강남구 테헤란로25길 30 1층 (1F, 30 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 253 m from Yeoksam Station Exit 6. Hours are Monday to Friday 11:00–21:00 and Saturday 10:00–15:00. The provided hours do not include Sunday information, so check separately whether the clinic is open on Sundays. Lunch hours are also not in the data. Reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, and parking are listed as amenities. It is best to confirm parking conditions and available booking times by calling 02-561-1075.
Adding up the review counts by category gives a total of 3,128. However, since Naver visitor reviews number only 82, look at what the reviews actually say and at your own treatment goals rather than judging by ratings alone. If you are considering chuna, it is practical to ask which chuna items apply to you, whether you are eligible for National Health Insurance coverage, and whether the session counts toward the annual limit. The provided information does not include the specific method or cost of chuna, so ask in advance. Hours are listed as running into the evening on weekdays, so an after-work visit may be possible, but confirm same-day availability.
압구정경희한의원 (Apgujeong Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic)
Both the Kakao and Google ratings are given as 5, and there are 1,256 Naver visitor reviews. Naver blog reviews are 1,530 and Kakao reviews are 625, while the Google review count is listed as 0. Reviews include experiences of using evening and weekend hours and personal opinions about chuna and acupuncture. Improvement described in reviews is an individual case and does not guarantee treatment effects. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the specialties were not confirmed in the HIRA data and are marked "not available."
As an office worker I was looking for a place with evening hours and visited here. I also visited on a weekend, and the medical staff and employees were kind.
Today was my fourth visit and I recovered faster than I expected. The director and the staff are kind, so I would come back whenever I need a Korean medicine clinic nearby.
The address is 서울 강남구 압구정로 334 2층 (2F, 334 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 186 m from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 6 on the Suin–Bundang Line. Hours are Monday to Friday 09:30–20:30 and Saturday and Sunday 09:30–15:00. Lunch hours are not in the provided data, so confirm before visiting. Reservations, a waiting area, Wi-Fi, simple payment, parking, and valet parking are listed. The conditions and cost of valet service are not in the data, so ask. The phone number is 0507-1368-7868.
If you want to read Naver visitor reviews and Kakao reviews together, this clinic offers material to compare. The specific content and cost of treatment, including chuna, cannot be confirmed in the provided data, so ask when you book. Reference figures for chuna costs are about 5,000–7,000 won out-of-pocket for simple chuna, 10,000–20,000 won for complex chuna, and 20,000–30,000 won for special (dislocation) chuna, with general reference information that National Health Insurance covers up to 20 sessions per year. Confirm your own eligibility and actual out-of-pocket amount before treatment.
본큐어한의원 (Bon Cure Korean Medicine Clinic)
The Kakao rating is 4.9 and the Google rating is 4.9, with 1,170 Naver visitor reviews. Naver blog reviews are 2,182, Kakao reviews 1,022, and Google reviews 0, for a combined total of 4,374. Reviews include personal experiences with neck and back discomfort, jaw joint treatment, and waiting times. That content is visitor feedback, not material that guarantees treatment effects or outcomes. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the specialties confirmed by HIRA are not available.
I booked and received a combined acupuncture and FCST treatment. The wait was under 10 minutes and my neck pain improved, but I plan to visit a few more times for my back.
I started treatment because of severe forward head posture and headaches. After starting treatment I took painkillers once and felt as if the back of my neck had gone in.
The address is 서울 강남구 삼성로 767 3층 (3F, 767 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 482 m from Cheongdam Station Exit 8. Hours are Monday to Friday 10:00–21:00 and Saturday and Sunday 10:00–19:00. Lunch hours are not in the provided data. Reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, group use, simple payment, parking, and valet parking are listed. Confirm parking and valet conditions before visiting. The phone number is 0507-1428-0833.
Naver visitor reviews and Kakao reviews are given as 1,170 and 1,022 respectively, so the review content can be compared. If you are looking for chuna, first ask whether this clinic offers it, how it is performed, and what it costs. The data does not list this clinic's specific chuna items. In general, chuna has been covered by National Health Insurance since 2019 for up to 20 sessions per year, and reference information indicates that sessions beyond that are uninsured at roughly 30,000–70,000 won per session. Eligibility conditions and actual amounts must be confirmed for your own treatment.
At a Glance
Naver ratings were not in the collected data, so all are shown as "No data." Total reviews are a simple sum of the provided Naver visitor, blog, Kakao, and Google review counts. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the specialties could not be confirmed in the HIRA data for any of the five clinics.
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Doctors and specialties | Location | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 본디한의원 강남역삼 (Bondi Korean Medicine Clinic Gangnam Yeoksam) | No data | 4.9 | 5 | 5,289 | Not available | 87 m from Yeoksam Station Exit 6 | 2,318 Naver visitor reviews; weekend hours |
| 신사청구경희한의원 (Sinsa Cheonggu Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic) | No data | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1,633 | Not available | 144 m from Sinsa Station Exit 2 | Weekend hours; reservation and parking information |
| 청구경희한의원 역삼 (Cheonggu Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic Yeoksam) | No data | 4.8 | 3 | 3,128 | Not available | 253 m from Yeoksam Station Exit 6 | Open until 21:00 on weekdays; chuna-related reviews |
| 압구정경희한의원 (Apgujeong Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic) | No data | 5 | 5 | 3,411 | Not available | 186 m from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 6 | Weekend hours; parking and valet parking information |
| 본큐어한의원 (Bon Cure Korean Medicine Clinic) | No data | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4,374 | Not available | 482 m from Cheongdam Station Exit 8 | Weekend hours until 19:00; 4,374 reviews |
Checklist for Choosing a Chuna Clinic
- Whether chuna is offered — check whether chuna treatment is available on the date you plan to visit.
- Items applied and cost — ask whether your case falls under simple, complex, or special (dislocation) chuna, and what your expected out-of-pocket cost will be.
- Insurance coverage and session count — confirm whether you are covered by National Health Insurance, whether you are within the 20-session annual limit, and how many sessions remain.
- Cost beyond the limit — uninsured costs may apply once you pass the limit, so ask for the per-session price in advance.
- Explaining symptoms and treatment history — tell the staff which area bothers you, when symptoms started, and what treatment you have had before.
- Hours and days off — confirm the listed hours and whether the clinic is open on the day you plan to visit, by phone or through the booking channel.
- Lunch hours — some clinics do not list lunch hours in the collected data, so check before visiting.
- Booking method and waiting — ask whether reservations are possible, whether walk-ins are accepted, and how long the wait is likely to be.
- Parking conditions — check not only whether parking or valet service is available but also the cost and conditions.
Warning Signs
- Be cautious about explanations that definitively guarantee treatment effects or state that everyone will get the same result.
- If a clinic does not explain treatment items, expected costs, or insurance coverage, or puts off confirming costs, ask again before treatment.
- If treatment is rushed without sufficiently asking about your current symptoms or past treatment, clarify your questions first and then decide.
- Do not judge that a treatment suits you based only on review ratings or one visitor's improvement. Reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee clinical outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which chuna clinic in Gangnam-gu has the most reviews?
Simply adding up the provided figures, 본디한의원 강남역삼 (Bondi Korean Medicine Clinic Gangnam Yeoksam) has 5,289 and 압구정경희한의원 (Apgujeong Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic) has 3,411. Review counts are the sum of Naver visitor, blog, Kakao, and Google reviews, and duplication across platforms cannot be verified.
Can I get an English-speaking consultation at these clinics?
The source data for this article does not include language services, so we cannot confirm that any of the five clinics has English-speaking staff. Call the clinic directly — the phone numbers are listed above — or check its own booking page, and ask specifically whether an English-speaking doctor or interpreter is available on the day you want to visit. At clinics without English support, booking through a medical tourism agency or bringing a Korean-speaking friend can help.
Is chuna covered by National Health Insurance?
According to the cost reference information provided, chuna has been covered by National Health Insurance since 2019 for up to 20 sessions per year. Confirm your own eligibility, your remaining sessions, and your actual out-of-pocket cost before treatment.
How much does chuna cost?
Reference costs are roughly 5,000–7,000 won out-of-pocket for simple chuna, 10,000–20,000 won for complex chuna, and 20,000–30,000 won for special (dislocation) chuna. Reference information also indicates that sessions beyond the annual limit are uninsured at about 30,000–70,000 won each. Actual amounts vary with the items applied and the conditions.
Can I be treated on weekends or in the evening?
Based on the hours provided, all five clinics list weekend hours. All list weekday schedules running until 21:00, but 청구경희한의원 역삼 (Cheonggu Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic Yeoksam) has no Sunday information. Check with each clinic about opening on your intended date and about available booking times.
Where can I check the number of doctors and the specialties?
In the HIRA registration data collected for this article, the number of Korean medicine doctors and the specialties could not be confirmed for any of the five clinics. It is best to check the information you need directly with the clinic or with the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service.
Final Thoughts
When comparing chuna Korean medicine clinics in Gangnam-gu, look beyond review counts and published ratings to location, hours, booking and parking conditions, and the chuna items actually applied and their cost. 본디한의원 강남역삼 (Bondi Korean Medicine Clinic Gangnam Yeoksam) is listed with 2,318 Naver visitor reviews, and 압구정경희한의원 (Apgujeong Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic) with Kakao and Google ratings of 5 each, but ratings and reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee treatment results. This article summarizes the collected data and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Decide on symptoms and treatment in consultation with medical staff.
Last updated: 2026-11-03