Finding a pharmacy
가까운 약국이 어디예요?
Gakkaun yakgugi eodiyeyo?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
You may hear
길 건너편에 있어요.
It is across the street.
약국 means pharmacy. Look for the 약 sign.
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Pharmacy & medical
Korean at a Pharmacy or Clinic: Symptoms, Medicine, and When to Get Help
Medical Korean should be literal and short. State the symptom, when it began, allergies, and current medicine. Show written details when accuracy matters.
These phrases use polite Korean suitable for most adult travel interactions. Service details can change, so confirm schedules, eligibility, fees, and emergency availability with the linked official source.
Use in order
Phrases for this situation
9 practical phrases
Describing a headache
어제부터 머리가 아파요.
Eojebuteo meoriga apayo.
I have had a headache since yesterday.
You may hear
열도 있어요?
Do you also have a fever?
Replace 머리 with 배 for stomach or 목 for throat.
Reporting a fever
열이 있고 몸이 떨려요.
Yeori itgo momi tteollyeoyo.
I have a fever and my body is shaking.
You may hear
체온을 재 볼게요.
We will check your temperature.
If symptoms are severe or worsening, seek professional medical help rather than relying on a phrase page.
Stating an allergy
저는 이부프로펜 알레르기가 있어요.
Jeoneun ibupeuropen allereugiga isseoyo.
I am allergic to ibuprofen.
You may hear
다른 성분의 약을 드릴게요.
I will give you medicine with a different ingredient.
Replace the ingredient and show the exact spelling from your medical record.
Asking how often to take medicine
이 약은 하루에 몇 번 먹어요?
I yageun harue myeot beon meogeoyo?
How many times a day do I take this medicine?
You may hear
하루에 세 번 드세요.
Take it three times a day.
Repeat the number and write it down before leaving.
Checking meal timing
식사 전에 먹어요, 식사 후에 먹어요?
Siksa jeone meogeoyo, siksa hue meogeoyo?
Do I take it before or after a meal?
You may hear
식사 후 30분 뒤에 드세요.
Take it 30 minutes after a meal.
전 means before and 후 means after.
Checking drowsiness
이 약을 먹으면 졸려요?
I yageul meogeumyeon jollyeoyo?
Will this medicine make me drowsy?
You may hear
네, 운전하지 마세요.
Yes, do not drive.
Confirm restrictions with the pharmacist and the medicine label.
Asking whether a clinic is needed
병원에 가야 할까요?
Byeongwone gaya halkkayo?
Should I go to a hospital or clinic?
You may hear
증상이 계속되면 병원에 가세요.
If the symptoms continue, go to a clinic.
병원 can refer broadly to a clinic or hospital. Use emergency services for urgent symptoms.
Requesting an English explanation
영어로 설명해 주실 수 있어요?
Yeongeoro seolmyeonghae jusil su isseoyo?
Could you explain it in English?
You may hear
번역기로 설명해 드릴게요.
I will explain using a translator.
Ask for written dosage instructions when possible.
Field notes
Bring exact names, not approximations
Keep a screen-ready list of allergies, prescriptions, active ingredients, doses, and relevant conditions. Exact spelling is safer than improvised pronunciation.
This guide is not medical advice
Use the phrases to communicate. Diagnosis and treatment must come from a qualified medical professional. Call emergency services for urgent or severe symptoms.
Before you go
Quick checklist
- Allergies and medicines saved with exact spellings
- Symptom start time noted
- Dosage repeated and written down
- Travel insurance contact available
Official sources and current details
Language checked 2026-07-10. Follow the source for time-sensitive operating information.