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24-Hour Pharmacy in Korea- Near Me, Night & Holiday Duty (Pharm114)

프로패셔널한 아마추어 2025. 8. 10. 18:10

Traveling in Korea is exciting, but unexpected health issues can happen anytime—a sudden fever, stomach pain, or a minor injury.

While many pharmacies close by 6 PM and may not open on Sundays or public holidays, you can still find 24-hour and holiday duty pharmacies when you need them most.

This guide covers:

How pharmacies work in Korea
Using the official Pharm114 website for real-time searches
24-hour & holiday pharmacy tips in major tourist areas
Insurance & cost tips to save money

How Pharmacies Work in Korea

Most pharmacies in Korea open 9 AM–6 PM (Mon–Fri).

Some open on Saturdays; many close on Sundays and public holidays.

For emergencies, the Korean Pharmaceutical Association runs Pharm114, a public site listing 24-hour, late-night, and holiday duty pharmacies nationwide.

🌍 Tip: If the site is in Korean, use Chrome’s “Translate to English"

How to Use the Pharm114 Website

Go to Pharm114.
Select your region (city/district).
Choose the date (today, tomorrow, or a specific date).
Select opening hours (24 hours / night duty / holiday duty).
Click a pharmacy name to view address, phone, and map.

Step-by-Step: Find a Pharmacy Near Myeongdong (GPS & Manual)

Step 0. Allow location

In your browser, click the site icon → set pharm114.or.kr to Always allow location → Done.
On mobile, when prompted, tap Allow.

Step 1. Homepage setup

City/Province: Seoul → District: Jung-gu.
(Optional) Type Myeongdong in the search box, then tap the Search icon.

Step 2-A. Near Me with GPS (fastest)

Tap the 📍 location icon (quick menu). Pharm114 will show open pharmacies near you.
If a permission popup appears, choose Allow.

Step 2-B. Manual search (alternative)

Keep Seoul → Jung-gu, then run the search.
Add a keyword if needed (e.g., pharmacy, Myeongdong).

Step 3. Use the filter chips (top of the map)

Public late-night pharmacy: shows night/holiday duty pharmacies.
Open for business: only those open right now.
Non-face-to-face prescription: supports phone/online prescription services.
Animal medicine handling: pet medicines.
Moonlight Children’s Pharmacy: pediatric night pharmacies.

Step 4. Read the results

Check name / tags / distance / address / call button.
Tap Call to confirm hours before you go.
Tap the row to open the detail page → map (start navigation with Google/Naver).
If you see “Not in business / Pharmacy check required”, call first—data may update late.

Troubleshooting (no/too few results)

Remove some filters, or search with just “pharmacy”.
Expand to a nearby district/neighborhood and try again.

📍 GPS tip: Pharm114 supports GPS-based search. If you enable your device’s location, it can automatically show pharmacies near you that are open now. On mobile, tap Allow location when prompted for best accuracy.

24-Hour & Holiday Pharmacies in Major Tourist Areas

Seoul – Jongno (Gwanghwamun, Insadong): search 종로구
Seoul – Myeongdong: search 중구
Seoul – Gangnam (Cheongdam, Apgujeong): search 강남구
Busan – Haeundae: search 해운대구
Busan – Seomyeon: search 부산진구
Jeju – Jeju City: search 제주시
Jeju – Seogwipo: search 서귀포시
Incheon – Songdo: search 연수구
Gyeongju: search 경주시
Jeonju Hanok Village: search 전주시

☎️ Call before you go. Hours can change or update late in the system.

Common Medicines & Insurance Tips

OTC options: pain relievers, cold medicine, stomach relief, anti-diarrheals, basic first-aid.
Some medicines require a doctor’s prescription.
Travel insurance may cover medication costs—keep all receipts to file a claim.
Prescription validity is limited—fill them promptly to avoid extra medical expenses.

Conclusion

Emergencies don’t wait for business hours.

Bookmark Pharm114 and enable GPS to quickly find a nearby pharmacy—day or night, weekday or holiday—saving both time and medical costs.

📍 Turn on GPS to find open pharmacies near you in real time.