If you require urgent medical treatment
The Embassy can:
- Offer general advice on the local medical services
- Provide lists of local English-speaking doctors or hospitals
- Assist in liaising with doctors or hospitals
- Advise relatives or friends about accidents or illnesses
- Assist in arranging repatriation to Ireland
However, the Embassy cannot:
- Pay medical or hospital bills
- Provide medical advice
- Pursue insurance companies about payment of or refund of the cost of medical treatment
- Pursue claims for compensation relating to negligence, injury or any other matter
- Pay for visits by relatives
More Information
You can also find information about the medical system and services offered in the Republic of Korea (South Korea)