5 Recommended Korean Medicine Clinics for back and neck disc pain in Sinchon, Seoul (2026)
Based on public data from HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, South Korea), 28 Korean medicine clinics in Sinchon, Seoul meet the criteria: Korean Rehabilitation Medicine · Acupuncture & Moxibustion listed field (clinics in the 신촌 neighborhood (신촌(지하)역, 신촌역; station radius 1000 m)). The 5 shown director-verified clinics first, then longest-operating (by HIRA-registered opening date) are Gimminseok Korean Medicine Clinic(Est. Apr 2001), Seongsim Korean Medicine Clinic(Est. Apr 2001), Gimnayeong Korean Medicine Clinic(Est. May 2003), Sesin Korean Medicine Clinic(Est. Dec 2003), Sungsil Korean Medicine Clinic(Est. Nov 2004). Selection criteria are fully disclosed below; no clinic has paid for inclusion or ranking, and no ratings or review data are used. SOURCE HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service) public data, South Korea · Data as of March 31, 2026
Selection criteria: fully disclosed
- Clinics that list Korean Rehabilitation Medicine · Acupuncture & Moxibustion as a registered field with HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, the South Korean government agency for healthcare data), or whose director-verified fields of care include back and neck disc pain; fewer than 5 clinics here meet the specialist rule, and specialist counts are shown separately in the list
- The 5 clinics meeting all criteria above, shown director-verified clinics first, then longest-operating (by HIRA-registered opening date) (director verification is a free process open to every clinic; verified clinics appear first because their information was confirmed directly, not because of payment or partnership)
All data comes from HIRA, the South Korean government agency that registers every licensed medical institution. Where a clinic director has verified their treatment hours directly, that information takes precedence (clinics in the 신촌 neighborhood (신촌(지하)역, 신촌역; station radius 1000 m)). The full list of all 28 qualifying clinics is on the Korean list page.
Tips for visitors: Korean addresses below are shown in the original Korean, paste them into Naver Map or Kakao Map (Google Maps has limited detail in South Korea), or show them to a taxi driver. Fees for non-insured services (herbal decoctions, pharmacopuncture and similar) are set by each clinic; confirm fees, insurance eligibility and language support directly with the clinic before visiting.
1. Gimminseok Korean Medicine Clinic (김민석한의원)
weekdays until 19:00 · parking: 30 spaces (free) · ☎ +82 2-702-7533
Mapo-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 마포구 신촌로 180, (대흥동)
2. Seongsim Korean Medicine Clinic (성심한의원)
· ☎ +82 2-718-1075
Mapo-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 마포구 숭문길 182, (염리동)
3. Gimnayeong Korean Medicine Clinic (김나영한의원)
· ☎ +82 2-337-7090
Mapo-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 마포구 서강로 95, 207~209호 (창전동, 삼성프라자)
4. Sesin Korean Medicine Clinic (세신한의원)
· parking: 4 spaces (paid) · ☎ +82 2-711-7887
Mapo-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 마포구 신촌로 160, 306,307호 (대흥동, 이대역스타힐스)
5. Sungsil Korean Medicine Clinic (숭실한의원)
· parking: 2 spaces (free) · ☎ +82 2-333-1075
Mapo-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 마포구 서강로 131, 신촌아이스페이스오피스텔 1,2,4층 (노고산동)
At a glance
| Clinic | Est. | Specialists | Herbal insurance | Evenings | Sundays | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimminseok Korean Medicine Clinic | 2001 | 1 | Yes | until 19:00 | - | Yes |
| Seongsim Korean Medicine Clinic | 2001 | 0 | Yes | - | - | - |
| Gimnayeong Korean Medicine Clinic | 2003 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Sesin Korean Medicine Clinic | 2003 | 1 | - | - | - | Yes |
| Sungsil Korean Medicine Clinic | 2004 | 1 | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Evenings = registered weekday closing time of 7 PM or later · Sundays/Parking = per HIRA detailed records (director-verified hours take precedence) · Herbal insurance = registered HIRA participant in the National Health Insurance herbal medicine (cheopyak) pilot. Always confirm directly with the clinic before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Which Korean medicine clinic meeting the criteria (Korean Rehabilitation Medicine · Acupuncture & Moxibustion listed field) in Sinchon, Seoul has been operating the longest?
Based on HIRA-registered opening dates, Gimminseok Korean Medicine Clinic (김민석한의원), open since Apr 2001. Years in operation is a registration fact, not an assessment of clinical quality. (Source: HIRA)
Which of these Korean medicine clinics in Sinchon, Seoul are open on weekday evenings?
5 clinics have registered weekday hours ending at 7 PM or later: Gimminseok Korean Medicine Clinic(until 19:00), Gyeonghuihuimang Korean Medicine Clinic(until 20:00), Elrijabeseugyeonghui Korean Medicine Clinic(until 21:00), and the latest registered closing time is 21:00 at Elrijabeseugyeonghui Korean Medicine Clinic. Hours verified directly by the clinic director take precedence where available. (Source: HIRA · director-verified)
Which of these clinics have parking?
7 clinics have registered parking: Gimminseok Korean Medicine Clinic(30 spaces (free)), Sesin Korean Medicine Clinic(4 spaces (paid)), Sungsil Korean Medicine Clinic(2 spaces (free)). (Source: HIRA)
Which of these clinics accept national health insurance for herbal medicine (cheopyak)?
13 clinics are registered with HIRA as participants in the second-phase pilot that covers herbal decoctions (cheopyak) under National Health Insurance: Gimminseok Korean Medicine Clinic, Seongsim Korean Medicine Clinic, Sungsil Korean Medicine Clinic. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the pilot covers six conditions (menstrual pain, facial nerve palsy, after-effects of cerebrovascular disease, allergic rhinitis, functional dyspepsia, lumbar disc herniation) through December 31, 2026, up to 20 days per condition for two conditions a year, with a 30% copayment at clinics. Sinusitis is not covered. (Source: HIRA · Ministry of Health and Welfare)
What does "recommended" mean here, and what are the selection criteria?
Only disclosed facts: 1) Clinics that list Korean Rehabilitation Medicine · Acupuncture & Moxibustion as a registered field with HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, the South Korean government agency for healthcare data), or whose director-verified fields of care include back and neck disc pain; fewer than 5 clinics here meet the specialist rule, and specialist counts are shown separately in the list 2) The 5 clinics meeting all criteria above, shown director-verified clinics first, then longest-operating (by HIRA-registered opening date) (director verification is a free process open to every clinic; verified clinics appear first because their information was confirmed directly, not because of payment or partnership). This is an informational shortlist that narrows options by objective criteria, not an evaluation or guarantee of any clinic's treatment quality or outcomes.
Is this list an advertisement?
No. No clinic has paid to appear on this list, and payment cannot buy inclusion or ranking. The list is compiled from HIRA public data using the criteria above, shown director-verified clinics first, then longest-operating (by HIRA-registered opening date). Director-verified clinics appear first because their information was confirmed directly, verification is a free process open to every clinic, unrelated to partnership or payment. No ratings or review data are used.
How does a clinic get "director-verified"? Does it cost anything?
It is free. A clinic director submits information through the "Our clinic" page on HaniDoc; the site operator checks the submission against HIRA registration data before publishing, and promotional or evaluative wording is not accepted so only facts are published. The process is open to every clinic regardless of partnership. Where HIRA registration (specialist count, hours) lags reality, director-verified data is shown alongside with its own source label.
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