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Can You Get ADHD Medication in Korea With a Foreign Diagnosis?

Already diagnosed with ADHD abroad? You may not need to start the entire diagnosis process again in Korea, but your Korean psychiatrist still has to evaluate you before prescribing medication.

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Do Korean Doctor Referral Letters Expire? What Actually Depends on Your Insurance

Standard health insurance referrals do not have a fixed expiry, but Medical Aid referrals do, and the two get mixed up often.

Health & Wellness

Invisalign, Braces, or Composite Bonding in Korea: What to Ask Before You Choose

What separates Invisalign, metal braces, and composite bonding in Korea, and how installment payment actually works before you commit to a clinic.

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What Happens to Health Insurance Between an E-2 Contract and D-10 Visa?

When an E-2 teaching contract ends and you switch to D-10, your National Health Insurance does not disappear, but it changes. Here is what to expect and who to call.

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Can You Get Benzoyl Peroxide for Cystic Acne in Korea?

Benzoyl peroxide is available in Korea but harder to find than in some countries. Here is where to look, what Korean pharmacies carry, and when a dermatologist is the better first step.

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Where Can Foreigners Get Moles, Warts, and Pigmentation Treated in Korea?

Korea has excellent dermatology and skin clinics, but knowing whether to go medical or cosmetic, and what to ask before booking, saves time and money.

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Can Foreign Pregnant Women Get the Pink Pregnancy Badge in Korea?

The pink pregnancy badge gives pregnant women priority seating on public transit in Korea. Foreign residents can get one: here is where to go and what to bring.

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Where Can You Get Wegovy or Mounjaro Prescribed in Korea?

GLP-1 weight-loss medications are available in Korea through a range of clinics. Here is what the EEIK community shared about where to go, what to expect, and how much it costs.