5 Recommended Korean Medicine Clinics for eczema and skin conditions in Gwangju (2026)
Based on public data from HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, South Korea), 9 Korean medicine clinics in Gwangju meet the criteria: Korean Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology specialist or director-verified field (clinics located anywhere in Gwangju (all districts)). The 5 shown director-verified clinics first, then longest-operating (by HIRA-registered opening date) are Weongwangdaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital(Est. Mar 1983), Dongsindaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital(Est. Jan 1989), Urisu Korean Medicine Hospital(Est. Jul 2013), Gwangjusegyero Korean Medicine Hospital(Est. Nov 2013), Jayeon Korean Medicine Clinic(Est. Dec 2013). 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 with at least one Korean Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology specialist registered with HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, the South Korean government agency for healthcare data), or whose director-verified fields of care include eczema and skin conditions (only about 14% of Korean medicine clinics have a board-certified specialist, so a specialist-only rule leaves too few clinics to compare)
- 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 located anywhere in Gwangju (all districts)). The full list of all 9 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. Weongwangdaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital (원광대학교광주한방병원)
· parking: 200 spaces (free) · ☎ +82 62-670-6700
Nam-gu, Gwangju · 광주광역시 남구 회재로 1140-23, (주월동)
2. Dongsindaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital (동신대학교광주한방병원)
· ☎ +82 62-350-7110
Nam-gu, Gwangju · 광주광역시 남구 월산로 141, (월산동)
3. Urisu Korean Medicine Hospital (우리수한방병원)
· parking: 50 spaces (free) · ☎ +82 62-528-7900
Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju · 광주광역시 광산구 첨단중앙로 136-136, 3층 (월계동)
4. Gwangjusegyero Korean Medicine Hospital (광주세계로한방병원)
· ☎ +82 62-450-9000
Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju · 광주광역시 광산구 장신로 77, (장덕동)
5. Jayeon Korean Medicine Clinic (자연한의원)
· ☎ +82 62-263-0005
Buk-gu, Gwangju · 광주광역시 북구 첨단연신로 261, (신용동)
At a glance
| Clinic | Est. | Specialists | Herbal insurance | Evenings | Sundays | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weongwangdaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital | 1983 | 9 | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Dongsindaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital | 1989 | 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Urisu Korean Medicine Hospital | 2013 | 2 | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Gwangjusegyero Korean Medicine Hospital | 2013 | 1 | Yes | - | - | - |
| Jayeon Korean Medicine Clinic | 2013 | 1 | 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 Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology specialist or director-verified field) in Gwangju has been operating the longest?
Based on HIRA-registered opening dates, Weongwangdaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital (원광대학교광주한방병원), open since Mar 1983. Years in operation is a registration fact, not an assessment of clinical quality. (Source: HIRA)
Which of these clinics have parking?
2 clinics have registered parking: Weongwangdaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital(200 spaces (free)), Urisu Korean Medicine Hospital(50 spaces (free)). (Source: HIRA)
Which of these clinics accept national health insurance for herbal medicine (cheopyak)?
7 clinics are registered with HIRA as participants in the second-phase pilot that covers herbal decoctions (cheopyak) under National Health Insurance: Weongwangdaehakgyogwangju Korean Medicine Hospital, Urisu Korean Medicine Hospital, Gwangjusegyero Korean Medicine Hospital. 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 with at least one Korean Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology specialist registered with HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, the South Korean government agency for healthcare data), or whose director-verified fields of care include eczema and skin conditions (only about 14% of Korean medicine clinics have a board-certified specialist, so a specialist-only rule leaves too few clinics to compare) 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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