K-ClinicKorea Inpatient Oriental Medicine Cost: Barrrjung Hospital
Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital in Seoul has 65 inpatient beds, so visitors with limited time can opt for intensive inpatient treatment. A single premium room costs ₩150,000 per day and a companion meal is ₩5,500 per meal. The hospital also sees patients on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 to 15:00.
Is Hospitalization an Option When Your Stay in Seoul Is Short?
For international visitors, the biggest constraint when seeking treatment in Seoul is usually time: days off are limited, and travelling between your hotel and the hospital every day is tiring.
Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital (바를정한방병원) in Seoul has 65 inpatient beds. The hospital says that patients from outside the area can consider intensive inpatient treatment during a short stay.
This article puts hospitalization, weekend hours and prices in one place so you can estimate your budget and plan your trip. Whether you actually need to be admitted is always decided by the doctor after an examination.
How Much Does an Inpatient Stay Cost?
The hospital publishes only two ward-related prices:
| Item | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single premium room | Per day | ₩150,000 |
| Companion meal | Per meal | ₩5,500 |
Other room types, treatment fees during your stay, and consultation and examination fees are not on the published list, so please confirm them during your consultation.
If a family member accompanies you, companion meals can be ordered separately. Please also check the arrangements for a companion staying overnight instead of assuming anything.
Korean Medicine Non-Covered Prices
The hospital's published prices for the main non-covered items are as follows (in Korean won):
| Category | Item | Price (₩) |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacopuncture | Neutral / bamboo salt, per vial | 10,000–30,000 |
| Therapeutic thread embedding | Standard, per thread (minimum 2 threads per session) | 5,000 |
| Therapeutic thread embedding | Scratch / barbed / Premium, per thread | 30,000 / 50,000 / 200,000 |
| SONO thread embedding | Per session | 100,000 |
| Herbal decoction | 15–20 days' supply | 300,000–1,000,000 |
| Therapeutic herbal pills | Per pill | 10,000–20,000 |
| Cheongsim Woohwangwon (Woohwang Cheongsimwon) | Per bottle | 20,000 |
| Gongjindan | Per pill | 50,000 (Mokhyang 20,000 · Premium 60,000) |
| Chuna manual therapy | Simple / complex, per session | 27,000 / 45,000 |
| Beauty-bone Chuna | Per session | 50,000 |
| Manual therapy | Per 30-minute session | 50,000 |
| Extracorporeal shockwave therapy | C 2,000 shots / D 4,000 shots | 100,000 / 150,000 |
| Pain Scrambler | A 25 min / B 55 min | 100,000 / 200,000 |
Three Things to Check on the Price List
- Tax and validity period are not stated. The hospital's list does not show tax (VAT) or the period the prices apply, so please confirm the actual amount you will pay during your consultation.
- Chuna prices come with a condition. The hospital's list states the Chuna prices apply "when exceeding 20 sessions per year", so ask how this applies to your case.
- Not every item will be used. Jeongan acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding, herbal medicine, manual therapy and so on are combined by the doctor according to your condition, and the number of sessions depends on the examination results.
For fees not on the list, such as consultation, examinations and basic acupuncture, the hospital recommends checking first through K-Clinic.
The above are the non-covered prices published by the hospital. Your actual treatment depends on the examination results.
Is Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital Open on Weekends?
Yes. The hospital is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 to 15:00, with no lunch break. On weekdays it is open 09:00–20:00 with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.
For working travelers, this means you can fly to Seoul on a Friday evening or Saturday morning and complete your first visit over the weekend, without taking an extra day off just to fit the hospital's schedule.
Because weekday hours run until 8 p.m., you can also arrive on an evening flight and go to the hospital first thing the next morning.
What Does a Treatment Trip Look Like?
The hospital describes the process in three stages:
- First visit: Medical interview, pulse and palpation diagnosis, and imaging and ultrasound tests to identify the cause and draw up a treatment plan.
- During treatment: Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding, herbal medicine and manual therapy according to the plan; intensive inpatient treatment is available when needed.
- Before you go home: The doctor checks your recovery, and explains precautions and the direction of follow-up care after you return.
The hospital's materials do not give a fixed length of stay, so please tell the doctor how many days you can stay and let them decide.
What Should You Prepare Before Being Hospitalized?
- Your passport, needed for both admission and consultations.
- Medical records and imaging (MRI, CT, etc.) from your home country, on disc or as files.
- A record of your onset date and how your symptoms have changed.
- Medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants and steroids; please tell the hospital in advance.
- Personal clothing and daily necessities (please check in advance what the hospital provides during a stay).
Hospital address: 1485 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Samnam Building, floors 1, 7, 8 and 9. The nearest subway station is Sinbangbae Station (Line 2).
How to Book an Inpatient Stay or Outpatient Visit via K-Clinic
A hospital stay involves the ward, number of days and costs, and it is easy to miss details if you ask in Korean on your own. Book through K-Clinic with the "Request booking" button on this website or the live chat for a free consultation.
Tell us your symptoms and onset date, how many days you can stay, whether you are considering hospitalization, and whether a family member will accompany you. We will check the following with the hospital for you:
- Whether a ward is available and which type applies
- Whether hospitalization or outpatient visits suit your length of stay better
- Tax and the consultation and examination fees not stated on the price list
- Weekend consultation time slots
Once your booking is complete, we will tell you your arrival time and the address. Your actual treatment depends on the examination results.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be hospitalized at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital in Seoul?
Yes. The hospital has 65 inpatient beds and can offer intensive inpatient treatment. Whether you need to be admitted is decided by the doctor after an examination.
How much does a hospital stay cost at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital in Korea?
The hospital's published rate is ₩150,000 per day for a single premium room and ₩5,500 per meal for a companion. The price list does not state tax or a validity period, so please confirm the other fees during your consultation.
Is Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital open on weekends?
Yes. It is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 to 15:00 with no lunch break. On weekdays it is open 09:00–20:00 with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.
How do I book a hospital stay or an appointment at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital?
Use the "Request booking" button on this website or the live chat for a free consultation. Tell us how many days you can stay and whether you are considering hospitalization, and we will check the ward and costs with the hospital for you.
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