Is There an English-Speaking ENT Near Samseong and COEX in Gangnam, Seoul?
Answered by Dr. Kim Yoo Suk, MD · Board-certified otolaryngologist · Former professor, Yonsei & Ajou University · Consultations in English
SHORT ANSWER
Yes. Gangnam Yonsei ENT Clinic, near Gangnam-gu Office Station Exit 3-1, is a short taxi or bus ride from Samseong and COEX. Dr. Kim Yoo Suk, a board-certified ENT and former university professor, consults in English, and the clinic opens until 19:00 on most weekdays for office workers and conference visitors.
A short trip from the Samseong business district
Samseong-dong, around COEX and Teheran-ro, is full of international offices, hotels and exhibition visitors. Gangnam Yonsei ENT Clinic is northwest of there, at 703 Seolleung-ro near Gangnam-gu Office Station. By taxi it is a short ride; by subway, the Suin-Bundang Line connects Seonjeongneung toward Gangnam-gu Office Station, or you can walk from Seonjeongneung Station Exit 1 in about 14 minutes.
Bus routes 301, 342, 472, 3011 and 4412 stop at Gangnam-gu Office Station, one minute from the clinic.
Fitting a visit into a workday
- Weekday hours run to 19:00 (Wednesday 14:00–19:00), so an after-work visit is possible.
- Saturday 09:00–14:00 suits those who cannot leave the office.
- Walk-ins are welcome; message us on WhatsApp at +82-10-5344-4464 to check waiting time.
Common problems for office workers and business travelers
- Hoarseness after presentations, conferences or long meetings
- Airplane ear and blocked ears after long-haul flights
- Sinusitis that follows a cold picked up while traveling
- Dry, irritated throat and nose from air-conditioned offices and hotel rooms
- Reflux-related throat symptoms linked to late dinners and irregular schedules
What we do at Gangnam Yonsei ENT
Dr. Kim Yoo Suk trained at Yonsei University College of Medicine and later taught there as a clinical assistant professor before joining Ajou University School of Medicine as an assistant professor. He is a board-certified otolaryngologist and a member of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Korean Rhinologic Society.
For a voice problem, he can look at the vocal cords directly with laryngoscopy and explain whether rest, medication or voice therapy is appropriate. For ear pressure after flying, he examines the eardrum and may check middle ear function with tympanometry. Everything is explained in English, and you leave with a clear plan.
The clinic also has private single-room IV therapy suites. Some patients ask about IV fluids during a cold; Dr. Kim will tell you honestly whether it is useful in your situation, as the clinic does not recommend excessive IV therapy.
If you are in Seoul for a conference
Exhibition visitors at COEX often arrive after a long flight, sleep poorly and talk for hours in dry halls, which is a common recipe for sore throats and voice strain. Drink water regularly, use a microphone when available, and avoid shouting over background noise. If you develop ear pain or a blocked ear after landing, avoid forceful nose blowing and have it checked rather than waiting until your return flight, since a middle ear problem can make flying uncomfortable.
Documents for your company or insurer
Receipts, copies of records and English medical certificates are available. The clinic does not direct-bill insurers, so pay at reception and claim afterward. See payment and insurance receipts.
Plan your visit
Maps and transport details are on the location and hours page. If you develop breathing difficulty, severe throat swelling or very high fever with a stiff neck, go directly to an emergency department.
Related questions
Can I come in during my lunch break?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome on weekdays. Allow travel time from Samseong and message us on WhatsApp at +82-10-5344-4464 to check how busy the clinic is. Note that on Wednesdays the clinic opens only from 14:00 to 19:00.
I have a big presentation and my voice is going. What can be done?
Dr. Kim can examine your vocal cords with laryngoscopy to check for swelling, nodules or other changes and advise on voice rest, hydration and medication. Persistent hoarseness lasting more than two to three weeks should always be examined.
Is there an IV option for exhaustion during a business trip?
The clinic offers several IV therapies in private rooms, each about 30 minutes. Dr. Kim assesses whether an IV is appropriate for you, and the clinic avoids recommending IV therapy beyond what is reasonable.
Your doctor
Dr. Kim Yoo Suk, MD
Board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT). Former clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University and assistant professor at Ajou University School of Medicine. Nose & sinus subspecialist who treats all ear, nose and throat conditions.
Consultations in English. Guide for international patients →
Visit us in Gangnam
2F HS Tower, 703 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7 / Suin-Bundang), Exit 3-1
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00–19:00
Wed 14:00–19:00 · Sat 9:00–14:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays
This answer is general medical information written and reviewed by an ENT specialist. It is not a diagnosis. Please see a doctor for an examination. In an emergency in Korea, call 119.