Key Takeaways
Judging first by the review counts and visitor comments about acupuncture treatment, 이건학한의원 (Igeonhak Korean Medicine Clinic) stands out with 111 Naver reviews and 3 Kakao reviews — the most Naver reviews of the three. Its Kakao rating is 5, and visitors wrote about the acupuncture sessions, the explanations they received, and hygiene. 최인구한의원 (Choe In-gu Korean Medicine Clinic) has 20 Naver reviews, 2 Kakao reviews, and 2 Google reviews, with comments about treatment for shoulder, neck, and ankle pain. 효자한의원 (Hyoja Korean Medicine Clinic) has 1 Kakao review and 20 Google reviews, but the source data contains no actual visitor review text for it. Reviews alone cannot guarantee a treatment result, so call ahead to confirm the opening hours and whether the clinic handles your symptoms before you choose.
Language support varies from clinic to clinic in Jeonju and is not stated in the source data for any of the three, so you will need to confirm it yourself — none of them is listed as having an international patient department or English-speaking staff. The most reliable way to check is to call the clinic directly or look for a booking page on its Naver Place listing; if your Korean is limited, ask a Korean-speaking friend to call for you or use a translation app on arrival. For a first visit, bring your passport or residence card (ARC), your insurance details if you are enrolled in Korea's national health insurance, and a written note describing your symptoms.
How We Compared
We compared the three clinics using the 131 Naver Place visitor reviews, 6 Kakao Map reviews, and Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) registration data recorded in the collected dataset. Adding up the review counts listed for each clinic gives 이건학한의원 114 (Naver 111, Kakao 3, Google 0), 효자한의원 21 (Naver 0, Kakao 1, Google 20), and 최인구한의원 24 (Naver 20, Kakao 2, Google 2). Overlap between platforms was not verified, so these totals should be read as the sum of the review counts displayed on each platform. The average Kakao Map rating for the three selected clinics is 5.0 based on the supplied data. Where a per-clinic Kakao rating was not provided, we did not fill in a score; ratings and review counts reflect the information collected at the time it was supplied.
Clinic-by-Clinic Details
이건학한의원 (Igeonhak Korean Medicine Clinic)
이건학한의원 (Igeonhak Korean Medicine Clinic) is listed with 111 Naver reviews, 43 blog reviews, 3 Kakao reviews, and 0 Google reviews. Its Kakao rating is 5 and its Google rating is 3. It has the largest review count of the three, and the visitor comments provided repeatedly describe specific experiences with acupuncture and with the doctor's explanations. Its HIRA-registered specialties are Sasang constitutional medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, internal Korean medicine, Korean gynecology, Korean pediatrics, Korean neuropsychiatry, Korean ophthalmology/ENT/dermatology, and Korean rehabilitation medicine. No information on the number of practitioners was provided.
“It was crowded so I waited about an hour, but the wait was absolutely worth it. The director places the needles well and explains everything kindly.” (빛난써니, April 12, 2025, Naver review)
“This is a clinic where they place the needles well. He's young but really good at treating back problems, so I drop by now and then for acupuncture. He takes good care of you and the facilities are clean.” (촉촉한초코칩쿠키62, March 22, 2025, Naver review)
The address is 전북 전주시 덕진구 조경단로 72 (72 Jogyeongdan-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do) and the phone number is 063-271-5758. Hours are listed as Monday to Thursday 09:00–18:00 and Saturday 09:00–13:00, with no evening hours in the source information. Friday and Sunday hours and the lunch break could not be confirmed, so call before visiting. Since one review mentions a long wait, it is worth allowing extra time or asking about the current wait when you call. No information on transportation, parking, booking, or amenities was provided. Acupuncture and moxibustion is a registered specialty, but whether acupuncture is actually available for you and what the treatment would involve should be discussed based on your symptoms. For reference, the national health insurance co-payment for acupuncture is about KRW 4,000–8,000 per session, with the first-visit fee charged separately. The actual amount depends on the treatment provided, and pharmacopuncture (herbal acupuncture) is not covered, with a reference range of KRW 10,000–50,000 per session — confirm whether it applies to you and what it costs before treatment begins.
효자한의원 (Hyoja Korean Medicine Clinic)
효자한의원 (Hyoja Korean Medicine Clinic) has 0 Naver reviews, 0 blog reviews, 1 Kakao review, and 20 Google reviews collected. Its Kakao rating is listed as 5, but the supplied data contains no individual visitor review text, which makes it hard to quote or assess experiences with acupuncture or overall satisfaction. Review counts alone cannot show that treatment here is better or worse than elsewhere. Its HIRA-registered specialties are Sasang constitutional medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, internal Korean medicine, Korean gynecology, Korean pediatrics, Korean neuropsychiatry, Korean ophthalmology/ENT/dermatology, and Korean rehabilitation medicine. No information on the number of practitioners was provided.
The collected dataset contains no actual visitor review text that can be quoted.
Because no review content could be confirmed, we do not present any review-based assessment of the acupuncture experience here.
The address is 전북 전주시 완산구 백제대로 52 2층 (2F, 52 Baekje-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do) and the phone number is 063-222-3129. Hours are listed as Monday to Wednesday 09:30–18:00, Thursday 09:30–12:30, and Saturday 09:30–12:30. No evening hours are listed, and Friday/Sunday operation and lunch breaks are not in the data, so these must be checked by phone. Public transport access, parking, booking method, and amenities are also not provided, so asking when you call is the practical approach. Acupuncture and moxibustion is registered, but ask first whether acupuncture is suitable for your symptoms and how much time the initial consultation and treatment will take. For reference, acupuncture under national health insurance costs about KRW 4,000–8,000 per session in co-payment, with the first-visit fee separate. Pharmacopuncture is not covered and has a reference range of KRW 10,000–50,000 per session, so confirm whether it will actually be used and what it costs before treatment.
최인구한의원 (Choe In-gu Korean Medicine Clinic)
최인구한의원 (Choe In-gu Korean Medicine Clinic) is listed with 20 Naver reviews, 22 blog reviews, 2 Kakao reviews, and 2 Google reviews. The supplied data contains no ratings. Visitor reviews describe coming in for shoulder, neck, and ankle discomfort and receiving acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and physical therapy. These are individual accounts and do not guarantee treatment results. HIRA treatment specialties and the number of practitioners are not in the supplied data and could not be confirmed. It is therefore more accurate to ask the clinic directly about its registration in acupuncture and moxibustion or the makeup of its medical staff.
“I came in because my shoulder and neck hurt, and it felt so much better. He caught the problem area and paid extra attention there, so I think it will clear up quickly.” (선미니미, May 6, 2026, Naver review)
“I came in for treatment after spraining my foot, and they gave me acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and physical therapy too. They treated the painful area really well, which I'm happy about.” (매력루시, March 6, 2026, Naver review)
The address is 전북 전주시 완산구 거마평로 36 정동빌딩 2층 (2F Jeongdong Building, 36 Gemapyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do) and the phone number is 063-227-5919. Hours are listed as Monday to Thursday 09:00–18:00 and Saturday 09:00–12:00. No evening hours are listed, and Friday/Sunday hours and lunch breaks could not be confirmed from the data. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a waiting area, booking, simple payments, and parking. However, the parking conditions and the booking method are not specified, so confirm them before you visit. Reviews mention Chuna therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy in addition to acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and physical therapy, but this does not mean every patient receives the same treatment. The reference co-payment for acupuncture under national health insurance is about KRW 4,000–8,000 per session, with the first-visit fee separate. Pharmacopuncture is not covered and has a reference cost of KRW 10,000–50,000 per session, so discuss the need for and cost of optional treatments in advance. The clinic's blog is at blog.naver.com/cik0719 (Naver Blog).
At a Glance
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Practitioners and specialties | Location | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 이건학한의원 (Igeonhak Korean Medicine Clinic) | Not available | 5 | 3 | 114 | Number not available. 8 specialties including Sasang constitutional medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, and internal Korean medicine (HIRA) | 전주시 덕진구 조경단로 72 (72 Jogyeongdan-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju) | 111 Naver reviews; reviews describing acupuncture and explanations |
| 효자한의원 (Hyoja Korean Medicine Clinic) | Not available | 5 | Not available | 21 | Number not available. 8 specialties including Sasang constitutional medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, and internal Korean medicine (HIRA) | 전주시 완산구 백제대로 52 2층 (2F, 52 Baekje-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju) | 20 Google reviews; registered specialties confirmed |
| 최인구한의원 (Choe In-gu Korean Medicine Clinic) | Not available | Not available | Not available | 24 | Not available | 전주시 완산구 거마평로 36 정동빌딩 2층 (2F Jeongdong Building, 36 Gemapyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju) | Parking, booking, waiting area and other amenities listed; reviews describing multiple treatments |
Total reviews are the sum of the Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts provided, and overlap between platforms was not verified. Naver and Google ratings are shown as “Not available” because the collected data contains no score for those clinics. A Naver review count and a Naver rating are two different pieces of information.
Checklist for Choosing an Acupuncture Clinic
- Your symptoms and whether the clinic can treat them — Describe the area that bothers you and your symptoms, and ask whether the clinic can treat them.
- How acupuncture is delivered — Ask whether treatments beyond acupuncture, such as electroacupuncture or pharmacopuncture, are needed or optional.
- Cost and insurance coverage — Check separately whether acupuncture is covered by national health insurance, what the first-visit fee is, and what any additional treatment costs.
- Pharmacopuncture costs — Pharmacopuncture is not covered, with a reference range of KRW 10,000–50,000 per session, so ask about the actual cost and whether it will be used before treatment.
- Practitioners and specialties — Confirm registered specialties and who will be treating you, either with the clinic or through official registration records.
- Opening hours — Check by phone, especially Friday and Sunday hours, the lunch break, and whether the clinic is open on public holidays.
- Booking and waiting — Ask whether booking is possible and how busy it is that day. One 이건학한의원 review mentions a wait.
- Parking and getting there — Confirm whether parking is available and on what terms, and how to reach the clinic by public transport.
- Explanation and consent — Make sure the purpose of treatment, the expected process, and the cost are explained fully before you agree to proceed.
Warning Signs to Watch For
The points below are not an assessment of any specific clinic, but general criteria to watch for when choosing an acupuncture provider.
- Rushing you into treatment without fully reviewing your symptoms and examining you, or refusing to answer your questions.
- Recommending non-covered treatments without explaining the treatment or the cost, or making it hard to confirm prices.
- Guaranteeing a treatment result outright, or asserting that everyone gets the same outcome.
- Failing to give you a clear way to confirm practical details such as booking, opening hours, or parking when you ask about them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which acupuncture clinic in Jeonju is the best?
In the supplied data, the clinic with the most Naver reviews is 이건학한의원 with 111, and its Kakao rating is 5. 최인구한의원 has visitor reviews related to acupuncture treatment. Reviews alone cannot tell you whether a treatment suits you or what the result will be, so check your symptoms, the opening hours, and the cost before deciding.
How much does acupuncture cost?
According to the reference information provided, acupuncture covered by national health insurance costs about KRW 4,000–8,000 per session in co-payment, with the first-visit fee charged separately. The actual cost can vary with the treatment you receive, so confirm it when you visit.
Is pharmacopuncture covered by national health insurance?
The reference information in the collected data lists pharmacopuncture as not covered, with a range of KRW 10,000–50,000 per session. Whether it will actually be used and what each clinic charges must be asked before treatment.
Do any of these clinics have English-speaking staff or offer consultations in English?
The source data does not state language support for any of the three clinics, so we cannot confirm that English-speaking staff are available at 이건학한의원, 효자한의원, or 최인구한의원, and none is listed as having an international patient department. Call the clinic directly using the numbers above or check its booking page, and if your Korean is limited, ask a Korean-speaking friend to call for you. For a first visit, bring your passport or ARC and a written summary of your symptoms.
Which clinics offer parking or booking?
In the information provided, 최인구한의원 is the one with parking and booking listed as amenities. The specific conditions of use and the booking method still need to be confirmed separately. No such information was provided for 이건학한의원 or 효자한의원.
Can I choose a clinic based on reviews alone?
Reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee a treatment outcome. Use the review counts and content as a reference, but decide after asking whether the clinic can treat your symptoms and what the treatment process and costs will be.
Final Thoughts
If review counts and acupuncture-related comments are your priority, 이건학한의원 is the one to look at first; if you want reviews describing treatment experiences together with amenity information, 최인구한의원 is worth comparing. 효자한의원 lets you check registered specialties and opening hours, but the supplied data contains no visitor review text for it. Whichever you choose, ask in advance about opening hours, lunch breaks, booking, parking, and treatment costs, and speak with the practitioner to confirm the treatment is right for you. This article summarizes the collected information provided and does not offer a medical diagnosis or guarantee the treatment results of any particular clinic. Your symptoms and treatment plan should be decided through consultation with a medical professional.
Last updated: 2026-10-09