Language issues when seeking consultation in Seoul? Is English or Chinese sufficient?

I'm also from Southeast Asia, so I understand how you feel! My experience is to prepare a list of questions written in English beforehand, then during the consultation you can point to the paper so they understand better — the consultants there are usually familiar with international customers and are very patient.

I'm also considering consulting in Seoul, and I completely understand your concerns! I think preparing a list of questions in advance and using translation software is a good approach, so that even if the language isn't perfectly fluent, you can ensure the doctor understands your needs. Some clinics do have Chinese-speaking consultants, but I've heard that English communication is actually quite common in Seoul, and many medical staff can handle it. The key is to find a patient doctor.

I'm actually planning a similar trip from the US soon and have been wondering the same thing! From what I've read, a lot of places in Seoul do have English-speaking staff, but I'm also thinking about bringing a translation app just to be safe—especially for the technical stuff. Maybe we could compare notes once you go? 😊

Hi Yuhan! I'm also planning a trip to Seoul next month and am really worried about the same thing, so I totally relate! From what I've read on various forums, many places have staff who can speak English, but it's a good idea to prepare a list of questions in clear English beforehand—I'm also planning to bring a translation app as a backup, just in case. It would be more reassuring to find a place with Chinese-speaking staff, but I don't think all places have that. Let's collaborate on research so we can both be prepared, okay? 😊