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

Traveling in Korea and need medicine late at night or on holidays?

 

This guide shows you how to quickly find a 24-hour pharmacy in Korea (holiday duty/night duty) using the official Pharm114 site, with step-by-step tips, GPS search, tourist-area shortcuts, and essential insurance/cost advice to save time and money.

 

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

 

 

This guide covers:

• How pharmacies operate in Korea
• Real-time search on the official Pharm114 website
• 24-hour & holiday tips near major tourist areas
• Insurance & cost tactics to save money

 

 

 

 

How Pharmacies Work in Korea (24-hour / Holiday Duty Basics)

 

Most community pharmacies 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 directory listing 24-hour, late-night, and holiday duty pharmacies nationwide.

 

🌍 Tip: If the site is in Korean, right-click in Chrome and choose “Translate to English.”

 

How to Use the Pharm114 Website (Real-Time “Open Now” Search)

 

1. Go to Pharm114.
2. Select your region (city/district).
3. Choose the date (today, tomorrow, or a specific date).
4. Select opening hours (24 hours / night duty / holiday duty).
5. Click a pharmacy to view address, phone, and map (navigate via Google/Naver).

 

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 Search.

 

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

 

• Tap the 📍 location icon (quick menu). Pharm114 shows 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 Filters to See “Open Now” 24-Hour / Holiday Duty Pharmacies

 

 

 

• Public late-night pharmacy: night/holiday duty pharmacies.
• Open for business: only those open right now.
• Non-face-to-face prescription: supports phone/online prescription.
• 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 → detail page → map (start navigation in 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 only “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.

 

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 (Save on Medical Costs)

 

• OTC options: pain relievers, cold medicine, stomach relief, anti-diarrheals, first-aid items.
• 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 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.