FAQs
What is The Pylon Square?
The Pylon Square is a trusted wellness concierge platform that helps foreigners easily find and book appointments with verified hospitals and clinics in Korea. We offer transparent information about medical services, pricing, and multilingual support to make your healthcare journey in Korea seamless.
How are hospitals and clinics selected?
The Pylon Square is not an open advertisement platform. Every medical facility undergoes a strict verification process, including:
- Medical license verification
- Facility safety standards
- Experience with international patients
- Language support capabilities
Only clinics and hospitals that meet our standards are listed.
Can I use The Pylon Square if I don't live in Korea?
Absolutely. The Pylon Square serves both:
- Residents in Korea: Easy access to verified medical services
- Medical tourists: Book appointments before your trip and get support throughout your journey
We also provide medical tourism visa invitation letter support.
Is there any cost to use The Pylon Square?
Browsing hospitals, reading articles, and participating in The Pylon Club community are completely free.
- For booking appointments:
A reservation deposit of ₩10,000 is required to confirm your appointment.
Treatment costs are paid directly at the hospital or clinic based on the procedures you choose.
How does the reservation deposit work?
To ensure fair appointment opportunities for all patients, we require a ₩10,000 reservation deposit before confirming your visit.
Here's how it works:
- Pay the deposit: Submit ₩10,000 when requesting your appointment
- Hospital confirms: The hospital reviews your preferred date and time
- Get confirmation: You'll receive a confirmation email once approved
- Visit & pay: At your appointment, pay the treatment fee minus the ₩10,000 deposit
Example: If your treatment costs ₩200,000, you only pay ₩190,000 at the hospital (since you already paid ₩10,000 as deposit).
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
For Medical Appointments:
Full Refund (100%):
- Cancel up to 1 day before your appointment
No Refund:
- Same-day cancellation
- No-show (missing your appointment)
Free Reschedule:
- You can change your appointment date/time on the same day at no charge
- Important: Once your scheduled time has passed, you cannot reschedule and your deposit will not be refunded
For Travel & Tour Products:
Travel products follow a separate refund policy:
Full Refund (100%):
- Cancel 7 days or more before the travel date
50% Refund:
- Cancel 5 days before the travel date
No Refund:
- Cancel 2 days or less before the travel date
- No-show (not arriving at the meeting point on time on the day of departure)
What medical services are available?
Our network includes:
- Traditional Korean Medicine Clinics
- Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Centers
- Advanced Cancer Treatment Facilities
- Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinics
- Cardiovascular and Cardiac Surgery Centers
- Fertility and Women's Health Specialists
- Preventive Care and Health Screening Centers
Do you provide translation services?
Yes. We offer:
- Multilingual support during booking
- Medical record translation services
- Coordination with your home country physicians
- Support throughout your treatment journey
What is The Pylon Club?
The Pylon Club is our community platform where foreigners living in or visiting Korea can:
- Share information about life in Korea
- Access weekly newsletters and expert columns
- Connect with neighbors facing similar experiences
- Get exclusive event invitations
Download the app or follow us on Instagram to join!
Can I get help with medical tourism visas?
Yes, we can provide medical tourism visa invitation letters. However, there are specific requirements:
Medical Tourism Visa (C-3-3) and Caregiver Visa (G-1-10):
Invitation letters are available only for visitors coming to Korea for:
- Surgery
- Cancer treatment (chemotherapy, etc.)
- Treatment for medical conditions requiring clinical intervention
For Cosmetic Procedures:
If you're visiting Korea only for:
- Cosmetic plastic surgery
- Dermatology treatments
- Beauty procedures
You can enter Korea on a standard tourist visa. Tourist visa requirements vary by country and can be arranged individually according to your nation's visa policy. We cannot provide invitation letters for standard tourist visas.
What happens after my treatment?
We provide comprehensive post-treatment support:
- Follow-up consultations with your Korean medical team
- Medical record translation and transfer
- Ongoing care coordination with your home country physicians
- Customized travel experiences during recovery
- Support for any questions
Is The Pylon Square officially certified?
Yes. The Pylon Square is:
- A registered foreign patient attraction agency with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (Medical Korea)
- A registered general travel agency with the Korea Tourism Organization
We comply with all Korean medical overseas expansion laws, medical advertising regulations, and the Tourism Promotion Act.
Need help with your reservation?
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us!
We're here to help!