2026.06.24 · Views 2,499
Hi everyone! I'm planning a trip to Seoul in a couple months to explore some aesthetic treatments, and I'm getting a bit nervous about the language thing. My Korean is basically nonexistent — like, I can say hello and thank you, but that's about it lol.
I've been looking at some clinics online and a bunch of them seem to have English on their websites, but I'm wondering if that's just for marketing or if the actual doctors and staff can really communicate in English during a consultation? Has anyone here done consultations without speaking Korean? I'm worried I'll miss important details about what the procedure actually involves or what to expect afterward.
Also curious — did anyone use a translator app or bring a friend who speaks Korean? I have a friend who might be able to video call me during the appointment if needed, but I'm not sure how practical that would be. Would love to hear about your experiences! TIA 💕
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I'm also planning to go to Seoul soon and worried about the language barrier! By the way, when you browse the clinics' websites, do any of them offer online consultations before visiting in person? I think that might be a safe way to check whether they can actually communicate in English.
I also want to ask, of the websites you've looked at, do any of them have live chat or customer service that you can contact beforehand to test their English? I think that would be a quick way to check whether they can actually communicate in English or if they're just marketing, haha.
I'm also considering doing a project in Seoul, and I completely understand your concerns! I've heard that many clinics do have staff who speak English, but it's best to email them beforehand to confirm if English is available during the consultation; it will give you peace of mind.
I understand, I'm worried about the same thing 😅 But it seems there are actually quite a few clinics that offer English-language support, and translation apps have gotten much better than before. I'm also talking to a friend about it, so if you could share your experience, it would be great to use it as a reference together.
I'm in the exact same situation and worried about the language barrier! But from what I've spoken to, some clinics do have staff who speak English, but it's best to contact them a few days beforehand to be sure. I was thinking of using translation apps too, if needed. Is that okay? 💕