Key takeaways
For foreign patients planning to visit a clinic in Gangseo-gu, note that language support varies by clinic and must be confirmed by phone or the clinic's booking page before you go. Ask whether an English-speaking consultation is available, book by phone or the clinic's booking page, and bring your passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC), a list of current medications, and any relevant medical records.
If you are comparing Gangseo-gu Korean medicine diet clinics by review count and KakaoMap rating, start with 금맥한의원 (Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic) and 이목한의원 (Imok Korean Medicine Clinic). 금맥한의원 has 770 KakaoMap reviews and a 4.9 rating, while 이목한의원 has 518 reviews and a 5 rating. However, the visitor reviews provided mainly concern pain treatment and service experiences; it was not confirmed whether either clinic provides Korean medicine diet treatment or has a record of diet prescriptions. Check directly before visiting to confirm whether diet treatment is available and what a prescription would involve.
The five selected clinics have an average KakaoMap rating of 4.9. This figure is a summary of the ratings in the provided review data and does not guarantee individual treatment results. In particular, Korean medicine diet costs are entirely out-of-pocket, so it is wise to confirm the expected cost and prescription composition before a consultation.
How we analyzed
We collected and compared 2,328 Naver Place visitor reviews, 1,336 KakaoMap reviews, and registration information from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. Review counts and ratings for each clinic use the figures listed in the provided clinic data. "Total reviews" in the comparison table is the sum of Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts; blog reviews were excluded from the sum because they differ in nature from visitor reviews. We could not verify duplicate posting across platforms, so total reviews should be interpreted as the sum of postings by platform. Naver ratings were not in the data and are marked "Not provided"; the number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties in the HIRA data were also unavailable for all five clinics and are marked "No information".
보금한방병원 마곡 (Bogeum Korean Medicine Hospital Magok)
보금한방병원 마곡 has 790 Naver reviews and 44 Kakao reviews; the provided rating is a Google rating of 4.3. However, the Google review count is listed as 0, so the rating and review count should be interpreted with caution. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties were not confirmed in the HIRA data. The provided diet-related visitor reviews include one person's experience of visiting because of stress and weight gain and taking herbal medicine for about five months. This is one user's experience and does not mean the hospital's general weight-loss results or treatment effects.
I visited because I gained weight from overtime and work stress, and I received a consultation that considered my lifestyle and stress. I took herbal medicine for about five months and reached my goal; I was satisfied that I could also improve my eating and lifestyle habits. (ㅇㅁㅇ25, November 2, 2026)
I was hospitalized for one week after uterine surgery. The hospital facilities were comfortable, and the director and staff were kind and took careful care of me. (sse****, October 31, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 마곡중앙4로 22 파인스퀘어 B동 3층, 4층, and it is 341 m from Magok Station Exit 5. Hours are 09:00–18:00 Monday–Friday and 09:00–15:00 Saturday; Sunday hours were not provided. Lunch hours were also not confirmed, so call before visiting. Phone: 02-6949-0337.
Convenience facilities and reservation/parking procedures were not in the provided data. If you want a Korean medicine diet consultation, it is practical to first confirm whether diet treatment is available, how to book a first visit, and the costs of herbal medicine and tests. As a reference, one month of herbal medicine is 300,000–600,000 won, and with acupuncture and pharmacopuncture added, the indicated reference range is about 400,000–800,000 won per month. The clinic's actual prices were not confirmed, and herbal medicine is entirely out-of-pocket. For prescriptions containing appetite suppressants, discuss side effects and any medications you are currently taking.
금맥한의원 (Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic)
금맥한의원 has 938 Naver reviews, 770 Kakao reviews, and 69 Google reviews; its Kakao rating is 4.9. It has the highest Naver and Kakao review counts among the five provided clinics. Reviews mention treatment adjusted to changes in pain and kind service. However, the provided reviews focus on pain treatment experiences; there is no confirmable content about Korean medicine diet treatment or weight-loss results. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties were not confirmed in HIRA data.
I receive treatment every week, and the pain has decreased after treatment, so I am more comfortable. They checked the intensity and changes in my pain and adjusted the treatment. (cha****, November 10, 2026)
I was impressed by the comfortable and warm atmosphere. The director and staff were kind and provided careful care, so I had a pleasant visit. (하동현37, November 8, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 화곡로 176-4 2층, and it is 3 m from Hwagok Station Exit 3. Hours are listed as 09:00–21:00 Monday–Friday and 09:00–16:00 Saturday–Sunday, so weekday evening or weekend visits can be considered. Lunch hours were not in the data and need to be confirmed. Phone: 02-2696-3375.
Wireless internet, reservations, and parking are listed as amenities. Confirm the actual booking method and parking availability and conditions by phone. If your goal is Korean medicine diet care, ask whether the clinic treats weight management, whether consultation and herbal medicine prescriptions are separate, and whether the monthly cost includes examination, tests, and acupuncture. Reference costs are 300,000–600,000 won for one month of herbal medicine and about 400,000–800,000 won per month with acupuncture and pharmacopuncture; all are out-of-pocket. For prescriptions containing appetite suppressants, tell the medical staff about possible side effects and any medications you are taking and discuss them.
이목한의원 (Imok Korean Medicine Clinic)
이목한의원 has 207 Naver reviews, 518 Kakao reviews, and 0 Google reviews. The provided ratings are listed as Kakao 5 and Google 5. Since the Google review count is 0, the Google rating should be considered alongside the number of postings. Visitor reviews mention kind explanations, thorough care, and subway accessibility. Whether the clinic specializes in Korean medicine diet treatment or has diet-related results was not confirmed in the provided data. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties also had no information in HIRA data.
It is close to the subway, so transportation is convenient, and the facilities were clean. My home is far, but I keep visiting. (kub****, November 10, 2026)
I visited for night care because of ankle pain. They treated me kindly and explained the cause of the pain on a screen, which made it easier to understand. (flor38, November 5, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 화곡로 164 2층, and it is 55 m from Hwagok Station Exit 6. Hours are 09:00–20:00 Monday–Friday and 09:00–16:00 Saturday. Sunday hours and lunch hours were not provided. Phone: 02-2065-1031.
Reservations, wireless internet, separate men's and women's restrooms, and parking are listed as amenities. Confirm actual parking spaces and bookable times before visiting. The care described in the reviews is pain treatment experience, so it cannot be equated with diet treatment. If you want a Korean medicine diet consultation, ask how weight-loss goals and health status are assessed, what the herbal medicine prescription contains and costs, and whether acupuncture and pharmacopuncture are combined. Reference costs are 300,000–600,000 won for one month of herbal medicine and about 400,000–800,000 won per month with acupuncture and pharmacopuncture; all are out-of-pocket. If appetite suppressants are included, request counseling on side effects.
365구구한의원 (365 Gugu Korean Medicine Clinic)
365구구한의원 has 281 Naver reviews, 1 Kakao review, and 0 Google reviews. The provided ratings are Kakao 4.8 and Google 5, but because the Google review count is 0 and the Kakao review count is only 1, it is difficult to judge the experience by ratings alone. The provided reviews mention lower back and neck pain and consultation and treatment experiences. Whether the clinic provides Korean medicine diet treatment and diet-related user reviews were not confirmed. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties were not confirmed in HIRA data.
I visited for lower back pain and was able to receive treatment without waiting. After cupping and pharmacopuncture treatment, my lower back pain decreased a lot. (Dddyyyy, November 9, 2026)
The director explained the purpose and function while treating me, which built trust, and my hamstring discomfort improved. (uha****, October 18, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 수명로 78 4층, and it is 704 m from Magok Station Exit 5. Hours are listed as 12:00–21:00 every day, Monday through Sunday. There is no morning care, and lunch hours were not separately listed. Phone: 0507-1344-2994.
Separate men's and women's restrooms, wireless internet, reservations, simple payments, and parking are listed as amenities. Confirm parking conditions and whether same-day reservations are available before visiting. In a Korean medicine diet consultation, you can ask not only whether evening appointments are available but also about first-visit consultation time, prescription costs, and follow-up management. The provided data alone cannot determine whether this clinic specializes in diet care. General reference costs are 300,000–600,000 won for one month of herbal medicine and about 400,000–800,000 won per month with acupuncture and pharmacopuncture; all are out-of-pocket. If an appetite-suppressant prescription is proposed, ask not only about expected effects but also about side effects and any medications you are taking.
공드림한의원 (Gongdeurim Korean Medicine Clinic)
공드림한의원 has 112 Naver reviews, 3 Kakao reviews, and 0 Google reviews; the provided ratings are Kakao 5 and Google 5. Reviews mention being seen without waiting after booking, kind explanations, and careful care. However, review counts differ by platform and the Google review count is 0, so it is better to check ratings and review counts together. Reviews showing Korean medicine diet treatment or weight-loss results were not confirmed in the provided data. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties also had no information in HIRA data.
I visited without a reservation but was seen without waiting. It was my first time, so I was worried, but they treated me kindly, and I had a comfortable visit. (이토니안타, November 10, 2026)
I visited after booking and was seen without waiting. During the consultation, they explained things thoroughly and carefully checked the painful area. (로제파스타러버, November 7, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 등촌로 171 1F, and it is 644 m from Deungchon Station Exit 7. Hours are 10:00–20:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; 10:00–13:00 Thursday; and 10:00–14:00 Saturday. Sunday hours and lunch hours were not provided. Phone: 0507-1434-3935.
Amenities and parking information were not listed in the data, so confirm the booking method and parking availability before visiting. If you want a Korean medicine diet consultation, first ask whether the clinic provides that treatment, and confirm whether a first-visit reservation is required and the individual costs of prescriptions, tests, and acupuncture. Reference costs are 300,000–600,000 won for one month of herbal medicine and about 400,000–800,000 won per month with acupuncture and pharmacopuncture; all are out-of-pocket. These costs do not mean the actual price at each clinic. For prescriptions containing appetite suppressants, counseling on side effects is necessary.
At-a-glance comparison
| Clinic name | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties | Location | Strengths / points to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 보금한방병원 마곡 | Not provided | Not provided | 4.3 | 834 | No information | 341 m from Magok Station Exit 5 | 790 Naver reviews. Includes a personal diet-related experience review; confirm whether treatment is available |
| 금맥한의원 | Not provided | 4.9 | Not provided | 1,777 | No information | 3 m from Hwagok Station Exit 3 | 938 Naver and 770 Kakao reviews. Weekday care until 21:00 |
| 이목한의원 | Not provided | 5 | 5 | 725 | No information | 55 m from Hwagok Station Exit 6 | 518 Kakao reviews. Reservation and parking information listed |
| 365구구한의원 | Not provided | 4.8 | 5 | 282 | No information | 704 m from Magok Station Exit 5 | Listed as open 12:00–21:00 every day |
| 공드림한의원 | Not provided | 5 | 5 | 115 | No information | 644 m from Deungchon Station Exit 7 | Includes a review saying they were seen without waiting after booking |
Total reviews are a simple sum of Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts. Blog reviews were excluded. Naver ratings for each clinic were not in the provided data and are therefore not shown; ratings and review counts are based on the collected data.
Checklist for choosing a Korean medicine diet clinic
- Whether diet treatment is available — First confirm whether the clinic actually provides Korean medicine diet consultations and prescriptions.
- Treatment goals and assessment methods — Ask how they check health status and lifestyle habits in addition to weight.
- Prescription composition — Confirm separately what the herbal medicine includes and whether acupuncture and pharmacopuncture are combined.
- Total cost — Ask how much the herbal medicine, examination, tests, and acupuncture/pharmacopuncture each cost and what the expected duration is. Korean medicine diet care is entirely out-of-pocket.
- Side-effect counseling — Check whether appetite suppressants are included and what side effects and coping methods can be expected.
- Current medications and health status — Tell the medical staff about medications you currently take, underlying conditions, and past treatment experience, and discuss whether the prescription is suitable.
- Taking and management plan — Ask about the taking period, consultation frequency, and situations in which you may need to stop or change the prescription.
- Reservations and hours — Confirm hours by day, lunch hours, and whether a reservation is required by phone.
- Parking and travel convenience — Check parking availability and conditions, distance from the station, and your actual route to the clinic.
- Interpreting reviews — Reviews are personal experiences. Look not only at ratings but also at review counts and content that matches your treatment purpose.
Warning signs
- Explanations that confirm or guarantee effects — Be cautious if a clinic guarantees weight loss within a certain period without considering individual conditions and differences.
- Failure to explain costs and prescription composition — If it is difficult to confirm out-of-pocket items and the total before consultation, ask again for details.
- Failure to check side effects and current medications — If a prescription is given without discussing side effects of appetite suppressants or whether you take existing medications, ask enough questions.
- Pressure to rush treatment — If you are pushed to pay the same day or to take a long-term prescription without sufficient explanation, review the prescription and costs before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
Which Korean medicine diet clinic in Gangseo-gu is good?
By review count and Kakao rating, you can first compare 금맥한의원 (Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic; 770 Kakao reviews, 4.9 rating) and 이목한의원 (Imok Korean Medicine Clinic; 518 Kakao reviews, 5 rating). However, the provided data does not confirm whether either clinic provides Korean medicine diet treatment, so you must ask directly before visiting.
How much does Korean medicine diet herbal medicine cost?
According to the provided reference information, one month of herbal medicine is 300,000–600,000 won, and with acupuncture and pharmacopuncture combined, it is about 400,000–800,000 won per month. Actual costs must be confirmed with each clinic, and Korean medicine diet care is entirely out-of-pocket.
Can I get an English-speaking consultation at these clinics in Gangseo-gu?
The provided data does not list language support or English-speaking staff for any of the five clinics, so an English-speaking consultation cannot be confirmed from this article. Call the clinic or check its booking page before visiting and ask directly whether English-language consultation is available.
Can I compare the number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties?
HIRA registration information did not confirm the number of Korean medicine doctors or specialties for the five clinics, so they cannot be compared. For the latest information, contact the relevant institution or the clinic directly.
Which clinics are open on weekday evenings or weekends?
금맥한의원 is listed as open until 21:00 on weekdays, 이목한의원 until 20:00 on weekdays, and 365구구한의원 until 21:00 every day. 금맥한의원 is listed as open Saturday–Sunday, 이목한의원 on Saturday, and 365구구한의원 every day, but confirm same-day operations before visiting.
Are herbal medicines containing appetite suppressants safe?
Safety can depend on individual health status, so it cannot be judged from this data alone. Prescriptions containing appetite suppressants require counseling on side effects. Tell the medical staff about medications you are taking and your health status, and receive an explanation before the prescription.
Final thoughts
When choosing a Korean medicine diet clinic in Gangseo-gu, refer to verifiable figures such as the review counts and ratings for 금맥한의원 and 이목한의원, but distinguish whether the reviews show diet treatment experience. The provided data alone cannot confirm whether all five clinics provide diet treatment, their number of Korean medicine doctors, or their specialties. Costs are entirely out-of-pocket, and before a consultation it is best to confirm prescription composition, total cost, side effects, and reservation and parking conditions.
This article summarizes the provided collected data and reference cost information; it does not guarantee the treatment effects of any medical institution or replace individual diagnosis or treatment. Decide on actual care and prescriptions in consultation with medical staff. Last updated: 2026-11-10.