FROM YOUR WAY TO YOUR CARE
From today's weather
to how your body feels today.
The same complaint can call for different care depending on when it started, your daily routine, and the symptoms that come with it.
At DEAR, we look beyond the obvious symptoms. We take the time to hear about your body and daily life before deciding anything.
Director Minji Kim consults with patients directly in English, Japanese and Chinese.
Meet the director behind your care.
See the director's approach to care →WHAT WE CARE FOR
What we treat at DEAR Korean Medicine Clinic
- PainMuscle and joint discomfort
- After a car accidentPain and recovery after an accident
- Weight careBE DEER program
- GongjindanMade by hand in our clinic
- Sleep · tensionInsomnia and stress
- DigestionBloating and heartburn
- Fatigue · recoveryLow energy and slow recovery
- FocusFocus and stamina for exam season
- Postpartum recoveryHerbal tonics and swelling relief after birth
- Children's growthCare during growth years
DEAR CARE
The same symptom can have different causesSee the five things we look at in every consultation.
DEAR DIET PROGRAM
BE DEER
Our patients' reviews say it best:weight care at DEAR.
We look beyond weight, at appetite, sleep, digestion and your daily routine.
- Appetite
- Sleep
- Digestion
- Movement
- Daily life
ONE PERSON, MANY NEEDS
Whatever the care is called,
it begins with one person, as they are today.
Whether it's your weight or your energy and recovery,
we start by listening closely to your body and daily life.
Beyond the name of the condition,
DEAR sees the person first.
Even for a single Gongjindan pill,
DEAR has clear standards.
The director is personally involved in every step,
from the compounding you can see to the herb selection you can't.
Everything is carefully selected and prepared to DEAR's own strict standards.
Why people come to DEAR from far away
Detailed consultations,
our rule of making everything ourselves,
and care made for one person alone:
these are why people come to DEAR from far away.
From Seocho-dong to Suwon, Daejeon, Jeju Island, and even LA.
Once you've tried it, DEAR Gongjindan is the one you'll remember.
Minji Kim
ALWAYS "DEAR" YOU
A space for peace of mind
VOICES OF DEAR
What visitors have said
Screenshots show the original Korean reviews, with an English translation below each one.
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NAVERVisitor review
"I've been coming every Saturday for over a month. I love acupuncture, but my usual clinic closed and I drifted from place to place until I met the director at DEAR and settled here… She pinpoints where the pain comes from and treats me carefully and thoroughly… Thanks to the organized treatment notes she sends on KakaoTalk, I can go over my condition again after each visit."
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kakaomapReview★★★★★
"Even if you just come in with a sore leg, they don't treat it as something simple — they think harder about where the pain really starts… Few places see patients on public holidays, but they kept treating me… They have a decoction room and make the herbal medicine themselves."
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NAVERVisitor review
"The Gongjindan made for me last time worked so well that I came back for another consultation and ordered more! It isn't a factory product — the director makes it herself, tailored to each person, so I trust it, and it seems to work much better."
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GoogleMaps review★★★★★
"Came in looking for a Korean medicine clinic near Gangnam for my bad knee. The director was kind, and the place was clean and comfortable. It got noticeably better after treatment. A place I was really glad to find."
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NAVERVisitor review
"I developed degenerative arthritis in my fingers years ago, had some treatment and then stopped. Over time my fingers began to deform, and I decided to get treated before it got worse… The pain that was worst at dawn has eased and my fingers move much more smoothly. Above all, the director here consults in detail and explains kindly."
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kakaomapReview★★★★★
"My daughter came for shoulder pain and recommended it, so now I go too. The director checks carefully every time — where it hurts and how much it has improved — and explains everything in detail. She's kind and the needles don't hurt. My daughter's shoulder pain cleared up after a few sessions."
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NAVERVisitor review
"Arthritis kept me from walking for exercise, so I mostly did the lying-down exercises the director taught me… It wasn't the kind of dieting where you force yourself through hunger. I did it healthily, without stress… At each weekly visit she checked my condition and prescribed herbal medicine made just for me."
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NAVERVisitor review
"Came in when stress made my head feel like it would burst — it felt like the legendary physician Heo Jun was back. Pharmacopuncture on my head and shoulders saved me. Always kind and thorough. Thank you."
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GoogleMaps review★★★★★
"Life saver. Perfect treatment for after a long flight."
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NAVERVisitor review
"I've been coming here for years. There are many Korean medicine clinics around Gangnam Station, but none like DEAR. The director is always kind and caring, and she's been the same all these years… I'm taking DEAR's herbal medicine for a cold right now and remembered to leave a review."
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kakaomapReview★★★★★
"Went to a Korean medicine clinic in Seocho for sudden pain. The director was kind and the clinic was clean — really good. My wrist was in bad shape and it has improved, so I'll be coming often."
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NAVERVisitor review
"I'm taking herbal medicine for weight loss and to improve my constitution… At first I only exercised on my own, but after a September health check showed high cholesterol I got serious, and I've lost weight and feel so much lighter. The director consults well and gives advice whenever it gets hard, so I've kept it up."
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NAVERVisitor review
"I'd been seeing the director for a while and recently tried a Gongjindan set! Maybe because she makes each one by hand, it worked fast and well. I don't think I could buy it anywhere else now. Highly recommend!"
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NAVERVisitor review
"I got Botox before my wedding and my lips became asymmetric, so I booked in a hurry. I came a week before the ceremony almost giving up, but the director seemed to have seen many cases like mine and examined me kindly and carefully, which put me at ease. After acupuncture, the asymmetry and the heavy feeling in the muscles clearly improved!!!"
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kakaomapReview★★★★★
"The director is so kind and the clinic facilities are great! Thank you for the care — I'll be back :)"
Clinic hours
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday10:00 – 20:00
Lunch break 13:00 – 14:00
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Thursday14:00 – 20:00
No lunch break
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Saturday10:00 – 15:00
No lunch break
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SundayClosed
We recommend booking before you visit.
First-visit and same-day registration may close early when the clinic is busy.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Before your visit
A few things international patients may want to know before coming in. If your question isn't here, just ask us.
Ask us on Instagramor call +82-2-3486-1777
Can I have my consultation in English?
Yes. Director Minji Kim consults directly in English, Japanese and Chinese, so you won't need an interpreter.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments are given priority, so we recommend booking before your visit. The most reliable way is an Instagram DM to @dearhani__, or you can call us at +82-2-3486-1777.
Where is the clinic?
3F, Rooms 309–310, 143 Saimdang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, between Gangnam and Gyodae stations. It's about a 10-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 5. We're in the same building as Starbucks.
What are your opening hours?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00–20:00 (lunch break 13:00–14:00), Thursday 14:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–15:00. Closed on Sundays.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free parking is available for up to 2 hours.
Getting here
3F, Rooms 309–310
143 Saimdang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- BuildingIn the same building as Starbucks.
- ElevatorTake either elevator up to the 3rd floor, where we'll be ready to welcome you.
- On footAbout 10 minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 5
- ParkingAvailable, free for up to 2 hours
Need any help? Feel free to call us during clinic hours. 02-3486-1777
