Health · Our pick in Seoul
Pharmacies (yakguk)
Look for 약
Pharmacies are marked 약 (yak); many near hospitals open late, and the 1330 hotline can help you explain what you need.
Our take
- Bring the generic name
- Address
- Seoul, Seoul
About Pharmacies (yakguk)
Korean pharmacies are marked with the character 약 (yak). Bring your prescription and the generic name of any medicine; the 1330 travel hotline can interpret (GOV.UK).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pharmacies (yakguk) before you go.
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