Key takeaways
For foreign patients, the most important thing to know about visiting a clinic near Hongdae Station (홍대입구역) is that language support varies by clinic and is not stated in the public data summarised here, so any English-speaking service must be confirmed by phone or on the clinic's own booking page before you travel. Each clinic below lists a phone number and, in most cases, a Korean-language blog or website, which is where booking details and hours are posted. Bring your passport or ARC, a list of current medications, and any previous imaging such as X-rays, MRI films or a CD.
The source data provided does not include any clinic at a Hongdae Station address. Rather than assuming a clinic is right next to the station, check each clinic's actual location and route before choosing. The only clinic whose supplied data explicitly includes a review mentioning chuna treatment is 척척75한의원 (Cheokcheok 75 Korean Medicine Clinic). Its Kakao rating is 5, with 33 Kakao reviews and 24 Naver visitor reviews provided. 시원한의원 (Siwon Korean Medicine Clinic) has a rating of 5 on both Kakao and Google, with 102 Naver visitor reviews and 104 Kakao reviews. However, the chuna-related content in 시원한의원's reviews is described as a jaw-joint correction experience, so you must ask the clinic directly whether it offers general chuna therapy and how it is applied.
The five selected clinics have an average Kakao rating of 4.8. This is a simple average of the five Kakao ratings, and ratings alone cannot tell you about treatment outcomes or whether a clinic suits you.
How we analysed
According to the collection summary, we checked 864 Naver Place visitor reviews, 188 Kakao Map reviews and registration data from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA). The data for each clinic lists Naver visitor reviews, blog reviews, Kakao reviews and Google reviews separately, so we compared them item by item. Clinic ratings show only the Kakao and Google figures that were provided; Naver ratings were not in the data, so none were filled in. HIRA data did not confirm the number of Korean medicine doctors or the treatment specialties for any of the five clinics, so these are marked "no information". Lunch breaks were also missing from the source data and need to be checked separately.
숭실한의원 신촌 (Soongsil Korean Medicine Clinic, Sinchon)
숭실한의원 신촌 has a Kakao rating of 4.3 and a Google rating of 4.3. It has 351 Naver visitor reviews, 292 blog reviews and 3 Kakao reviews. Naver visitor and blog reviews dominate the numbers, but because they are different types of review, it is better not to add them together and read the total as visitor opinion. The data does not include the number of Korean medicine doctors or specialties under HIRA criteria. Reviews repeatedly mention reasonable prices and kind, detailed care.
"The prices are reasonable." (Naver review, 15 July 2026)
"They treat you kindly and with great attention to detail." (Naver review, 8 April 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 서강로 131 신촌아이스페이스빌딩 1~4층, listed as 132 m from Sinchon Station exit 7. Hours are 08:00–20:00 on Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 09:00–17:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Lunch hours are not in the data, so confirm before visiting. Booking, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, a waiting area and parking are listed. The practical step is to call about whether booking is available and what the parking conditions are. Whether chuna therapy is offered, which types of chuna might apply and the cost are not confirmed by the supplied data. If you are visiting for chuna, call 0507-1425-1079 first to ask about availability and how to book. The blog is at blog.naver.com/shani01.
척척75한의원 (Cheokcheok 75 Korean Medicine Clinic)
척척75한의원 has a Kakao rating of 5, with 33 Kakao reviews, 24 Naver visitor reviews, 21 blog reviews and 3 Google reviews provided. No Naver rating was available. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties under HIRA criteria was also not confirmed. Among the reviews provided is one describing chuna treatment, making this the one clinic of the five where you can read a first-hand chuna account. Note, though, that reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee results.
"I was so satisfied with the acupuncture, cupping and chuna treatment that I actively recommend this place to friends." (Kakao review, 23 June 2026)
"They explained everything in detail and kindly, from the painful area to the things I needed to be careful about, so I felt I could trust them." (Kakao review, 24 August 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 독막로 174 2층, listed as 32 m from Gwangheungchang Station exit 4. Hours are 09:20–20:00 on Thursday and Tuesday, 09:20–18:30 on Friday and Monday, and 09:20–14:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Evening hours are shown for Thursday and Tuesday, and no lunch hours were provided. Booking, Wi-Fi, a waiting area, simple payment and parking are listed, but check whether parking is actually available and how it works before you visit. Reviews mention evening and Sunday hours and a chuna experience, but whether treatment is suitable for your own symptoms requires a separate enquiry. Ask about chuna costs and insurance coverage during the consultation. The phone number is 0507-1470-1445, and more information is on the blog at blog.naver.com/spine_clinic.
시원한의원 (Siwon Korean Medicine Clinic)
시원한의원 has a rating of 5 on both Kakao and Google. It has 102 Naver visitor reviews, 535 blog reviews, 104 Kakao reviews and 5 Google reviews. No Naver rating was in the collected data. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties under HIRA criteria was not confirmed. Reviews cover jaw-joint correction treatment, care after a traffic accident, and the kindness of staff and practitioners. Some reviews describe long courses of treatment, but individual results cannot be generalised. The supplied reviews alone cannot establish whether general chuna therapy is offered, so an enquiry is needed.
"Both the staff and the doctor are really kind and take meticulous care of you." (Naver review, 15 December 2025)
"Whether it's acupuncture or chuna, the director doesn't cut corners." (Naver review, 7 November 2025)
The address is 서울 마포구 월드컵로13길 83 동명빌딩 1층, listed as 428 m from Mangwon Station exit 2. Hours are 14:00–20:00 on Thursday, 09:00–18:00 on Friday, 09:00–14:00 on Saturday, and 09:00–20:00 on Monday and Wednesday. The hours provided show no Tuesday or Sunday schedule. Lunch hours are also missing, so call before visiting. Booking and parking are listed, but parking conditions need separate confirmation. If you want a chuna consultation, ask specifically whether jaw-joint correction and general chuna are the same treatment and exactly which treatments are provided. The phone number is 02-6368-1048. A website (siwonclinic.kr) and a blog (blog.naver.com/siwon_clinic) are also provided.
명윤한의원 (Myeongyun Korean Medicine Clinic)
명윤한의원 has a rating of 5 on both Kakao and Google. It has 217 Naver visitor reviews, 174 blog reviews, 46 Kakao reviews and 38 Google reviews, and no Naver rating was available. The number of Korean medicine doctors and specialties under HIRA criteria is not in the data. Reviews mention consultation and explanation and kind service, and some describe an ankle injury, posture problems or headaches. Those reviews alone cannot establish that chuna therapy is offered, and one person's experience as written in a review does not apply in the same way to anyone else.
"They treat you kindly and take good care of you." (Naver review, 15 September 2026)
"The director pinpointed exactly where it hurt and explained it in a way that was easy to understand, and corrected my posture, which I really appreciated." (Naver review, 7 September 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 망원로 76 1·2층, listed as 551 m from Mangwon Station exit 2. Hours are 09:30–20:00 on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 09:30–14:00 on Saturday. The supplied data gives no Friday or Sunday hours. Evening hours are shown for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and lunch hours were not confirmed. Wi-Fi, booking, simple payment and parking are listed, but confirm parking conditions and how to book by phone. If you are considering chuna, it is worth asking first about availability, which areas and methods would be used, and whether National Health Insurance applies. The phone number is 02-333-6622, and the blog is at blog.naver.com/myeongyun6622.
큰곰한의원 (Keun Gom "Big Bear" Korean Medicine Clinic)
큰곰한의원 has a Kakao rating of 4.8 and a Google rating of 5. It has 170 Naver visitor reviews, 255 blog reviews, 2 Kakao reviews and 5 Google reviews. No Naver rating was available. HIRA data did not confirm the number of Korean medicine doctors or specialties. Reviews include an experience of being seen without waiting after booking, alongside mixed opinions about staff service. Bear in mind that service may differ depending on when you visit and on individual experience, and confirm in advance whether chuna-related treatment is available.
"Everyone from the director to the nurses is kind." (Naver review, 2 September 2026)
"It was the weekend and busy, but I received treatment as usual." (Naver review, 25 July 2026)
"The nursing assistants in the treatment room are unfriendly." (Naver review, 17 June 2026)
The address is 서울 서대문구 수색로 32 2층, listed as 117 m from Gajwa Station exit 4 on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. Hours are 09:30–18:30 on Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 09:30–13:00 on Saturday. The supplied data has no Sunday hours and no lunch hours. Booking, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, a waiting area, simple payment and parking are listed, so check how to book and the parking conditions in advance. Reviews mention acupuncture treatment, but no chuna-related information is given. It is practical to call 0507-1365-3659 to ask about chuna availability, cost and bookable times. The blog is at blog.naver.com/dr_bodre.
Comparison at a glance
Total reviews are the sum of the Naver visitor, blog, Kakao and Google review counts provided. Whether the platforms overlap is not confirmed in the data, so the figure should not be read as unique visitors. Naver ratings were not in the collected data and are shown as "not in data".
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Doctors and specialties | Location | Strengths shown in the data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 숭실한의원 신촌 (Soongsil Korean Medicine Clinic, Sinchon) | Not in data | 4.3 | 4.3 | 646 | No information (HIRA) | 132 m from Sinchon Station exit 7 | 351 Naver visitor reviews; open until 20:00 on weekdays |
| 척척75한의원 (Cheokcheok 75 Korean Medicine Clinic) | Not in data | 5 | Not in data | 81 | No information (HIRA) | 32 m from Gwangheungchang Station exit 4 | Review mentioning chuna treatment; open until 20:00 on Thursday and Tuesday |
| 시원한의원 (Siwon Korean Medicine Clinic) | Not in data | 5 | 5 | 746 | No information (HIRA) | 428 m from Mangwon Station exit 2 | 102 Naver visitor reviews; 104 Kakao reviews |
| 명윤한의원 (Myeongyun Korean Medicine Clinic) | Not in data | 5 | 5 | 475 | No information (HIRA) | 551 m from Mangwon Station exit 2 | 217 Naver visitor reviews; open until 20:00 on some weekdays |
| 큰곰한의원 (Keun Gom "Big Bear" Korean Medicine Clinic) | Not in data | 4.8 | 5 | 432 | No information (HIRA) | 117 m from Gajwa Station exit 4 | 170 Naver visitor reviews; booking and parking listed |
Checklist for choosing a chuna clinic
- Whether chuna therapy is offered — public information differs by clinic, so confirm before your visit that the treatment you want is actually provided.
- Purpose and body area — describe the area that bothers you and your symptoms, and ask whether chuna is suitable for that condition.
- Type and cost of chuna — ask which category applies (simple, complex or special chuna) and what your expected out-of-pocket cost will be.
- National Health Insurance conditions — according to the reference material provided, chuna therapy has been covered by National Health Insurance since 2019; confirm eligibility and your co-payment before treatment.
- Annual session limit — the reference material states that coverage applies to up to 20 sessions per year. Check your eligibility and how many sessions remain.
- Previous test results — one 척척75한의원 review describes bringing an old imaging CD and receiving a comparison explanation. Ask the clinic in advance which records it needs.
- Booking and waiting — confirm whether booking is possible, how to book, and whether same-day walk-ins are accepted.
- Opening hours and lunch break — lunch hours are not in the supplied data, so call on the day to confirm.
- Parking and transport — exit distances and parking information differ by clinic; check the actual route and parking conditions.
- Explanation and cautions — ask for an explanation you can follow of the expected course of treatment, points to be careful about, and whether follow-up visits will be needed.
Warning signs to watch for
- Promises of a definite result — if someone guarantees an outcome without allowing for individual differences, ask again about realistic expectations and limits.
- No advance explanation of costs and insurance — confirm the type of chuna, your co-payment and the annual limit before treatment.
- Being rushed into treatment without enough consultation — describe your symptoms and previous care, and ask for time to have your questions answered.
- Choosing a clinic on reviews alone — reviews are individual experiences. Check availability, hours, booking and parking directly with the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any clinic right next to Hongdae Station?
The five addresses provided are listed as being near Sinchon, Gwangheungchang, Mangwon and Gajwa stations, and no clinic with a Hongdae Station address is included. Travel time from your actual starting point needs to be checked separately.
Which clinic has a review that confirms chuna therapy?
A 척척75한의원 review describes receiving chuna treatment along with acupuncture and cupping. 시원한의원 reviews also mention chuna, but the content includes a jaw-joint correction experience. For both clinics, ask directly about current availability and the specific scope of treatment.
Is chuna therapy covered by National Health Insurance?
According to the reference material provided, chuna therapy has been covered by National Health Insurance since 2019, for up to 20 sessions per year. Individual eligibility and the number of sessions remaining must be confirmed with the clinic.
How much does chuna therapy cost?
The reference material gives roughly 5,000–7,000 won out of pocket for simple chuna, about 10,000–20,000 won for complex chuna, and about 20,000–30,000 won for special (dislocation) chuna. Beyond the annual limit, treatment is listed as uninsured at 30,000–70,000 won per session. Actual costs vary depending on which category applies and your individual situation, so confirm before your visit.
Can I get an English-speaking consultation at these clinics?
None of the public data summarised here states which languages the staff at these five clinics speak, so we cannot confirm that any of them offers an English-speaking consultation. Each clinic lists a phone number and, in most cases, a Korean-language blog or website, so call ahead or check the clinic's booking page and ask directly whether English-speaking staff or a translated intake form will be available on the day you want to visit. If English support is essential, confirm it before you travel, and consider bringing a Korean-speaking friend or a translation app for the intake form.
Where can I check lunch breaks or days off?
Lunch hours are not recorded in the collected data, and for some clinics the hours for certain days were not provided. It is safest to call or check the official channel on the day of your visit to confirm opening and lunch hours.
Final thoughts
If you want to start with the clinic whose data directly shows a chuna experience, 척척75한의원 is a reasonable comparison point. It has a Kakao rating of 5 and 33 Kakao reviews, but reviews alone cannot tell you how treatment will go. 시원한의원 has a rating of 5 on both Kakao and Google and a large number of reviews, but you need to ask about the specific scope of its chuna therapy. None of the five clinics had HIRA data on the number of Korean medicine doctors or specialties. This article summarises collected public data and reference cost information; it is not a medical diagnosis or an individual treatment recommendation. Confirm treatment and insurance coverage with the clinic before you visit. Last updated: 22 October 2026.