Sinchon Severance Hospital
To prevent no-show cancellations and enable prompt scheduling with our partner hospitals, we operate a deposit system.
The KRW 100,000 deposit covers 2 hours of medical interpretation and hospital booking & scheduling, and is refunded when you visit the hospital. Please see the booking guide below for detailed refund terms.
1. Hospital Information

Starting as 'Jejungwon,' Korea's first modern medical institution in 1885, Shinchon Severance Hospital is a testament to the history of Korean medicine and a world-class medical complex. It houses top specialized hospitals in various fields, including Yonsei Cancer Center, Cardiovascular Hospital, and Children's Hospital. Severance Hospital achieved Asia's first 30,000 robot surgeries and introduced Korea's first heavy ion therapy device, often called the 'dream cancer treatment machine,' becoming the last hope for critically ill patients worldwide.
2. Medical Services and Procedures
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Heavy Ion Therapy: First introduced in Korea. A next-generation ultra-precision cancer treatment that accelerates carbon ions to the speed of light to destroy only cancer cells without damaging normal tissue.
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Da Vinci Robotic Surgery: Minimally invasive cancer and critical surgical procedures performed by a globally renowned team of precise robotic surgeons.
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Cardiovascular & Stroke Center: High-end cardiovascular and cerebrovascular interventional procedures and surgeries through 24-hour emergency multidisciplinary collaboration.
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VVIP Premium Health Check-up: A global top-class preventive medicine program combining individual genetic analysis and high-resolution MRI/PET-CT.
※ Advance Booking Benefits: Based on the analysis of local medical records before international patients arrive, we prioritize matching with the highest-ranked professors in relevant fields and activate a fast track for international patient reservations.
3. Hours of Operation
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Outpatient Clinic Hours
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Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri): 08:30 ~ 17:30
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Saturday (Sat): 08:30 ~ 12:30 (Appointment-based outpatient clinic operates)
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Health Check-up Center
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Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri): 08:00 ~ 16:30 (Early morning start recommended for detailed examinations)
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Emergency Medical Center: 24 hours, 7 days a week
* Closed every Sunday and on Korean public holidays
4. Directions
- Clinic Address: Severance Hospital, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Booking Information
A ₩100,000 deposit covers 2 hours of medical interpreting plus hospital booking and coordination. It is refunded when you arrive at the hospital.
- 100% If you proceed with the procedure
- 100% If you cancel at least 3 days before your visit
- Less exam fees If you only have a consultation and do not proceed
- 50% If you cancel 1–2 days before your visit
- 0% Same-day cancellation or no-show
※ If the medical staff determine the procedure is not suitable, you receive a full refund.
What's included in your booking
- Pre-visit consultation & quote We explain the procedure/treatment and the expected cost before your visit.
- Hospital booking service We arrange your appointment schedule and help issue documents.
- Medical interpreter accompaniment We stay with you from reception through your results consultation.
- Results guidance If you need your results or medical records, we provide the original documents (translation included).
- 30-day post-care after you return home You can ask questions through the coordinator who accompanied you at the hospital.
Free interpreting hours
Free interpreting time varies with your treatment/procedure amount.
| Procedure amount | Free interpreting |
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| ₩1M–2.5M | 2 hours |
| ₩2.5M–5M | 4 hours |
| ₩5M and up | 8 hours (1 day) |
※ Beyond the free hours, ₩50,000 per hour applies.
Can I get interpreting at a non-partner hospital?
After we confirm your preferred date and place, you can request interpreting separately. A separate fee applies.
- 2 hours₩150,000
- 4 hours₩250,000
- 6 hours₩350,000
- 8 hours₩450,000
How it works
- Request a booking Apply at least 3 business days before your desired visit date
- Confirmation Within 24 hours of your request, we confirm and assign an interpreter
- Hospital visit Your interpreter accompanies you
- Deposit refund We process it after confirming your visit
Please note
- Refunds are issued to your original payment method and take at least 5–10 business days.
- If you paid with an overseas card, the charged and refunded amounts may differ due to exchange-rate changes.
- If we cannot assign an interpreter for your booked period, you receive a full refund.
- Free interpreting is available to foreign nationals not enrolled in Korea's National Health Insurance.
