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Korean
Hospital and emergencies
❃ Hospital and emergencies
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병원에 가야 해요.
[ byeongwone gaya haeyo. ] -
I need to go to the hospital.
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의사를 보고 싶어요.
[ uisareul bogo sipeoyo. ] -
I’d like to see a doctor.
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예약하고 싶어요.
[ yeyakhago sipeoyo. ] -
I’d like to make an appointment.
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입원해야 해요?
[ ibwonhaeya haeyo? ] -
Do I need to be hospitalized?
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보험이 있어요.
[ boheomi isseoyo. ] -
I have insurance.
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통역사가 필요해요.
[ tongyeoksaga piryohaeyo. ] -
I need an interpreter.
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응급실이 어디예요?
[ eunggeupsiri eodiyeyo? ] -
Where is the emergency room?
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도와 주세요!
[ dowa juseyo! ] -
Help me!
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가까운 병원이 어디 있어요?
[ Gakkaun byeongwoni eodi isseoyo? ] -
Where is the nearest hospital?
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응급실로 가 주세요.
[ Eunggeupsillo ga juseyo. ] -
Please take me to the emergency room.
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백일구(119)에 전화해 주세요!
[ Baegilgu(119)e jeonhwahae juseyo! ] -
Please call 119!
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구급차를 불러 주세요.
[ Gugeupchareul bulleo juseyo. ] -
Please call an ambulance.
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숨을 쉴 수가 없어요.
[ Sumeul swil suga eopseoyo. ] -
I can't breathe.
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심장이 너무 빨리 뛰어요.
[ Simjangi neomu ppalli ttwieoyo. ] -
My heart is beating too fast.
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의사를 불러 주세요.
[ Uisareul bulleo juseyo. ] -
Please call a doctor.
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여행자 보험이 있습니다.
[ Yeohaengja boheomi itseumnida. ] -
I have travel insurance.
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진료 접수는 어디서 하나요?
[ Jillyo jeopsuneun eodiseo hanayo? ] -
Where do I register for medical treatment?
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처음 왔습니다.
[ Cheoeum watseumnida. ] -
It's my first time here.
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증상이 언제부터 시작되었나요?
[ Jeungsangi eonjebuteo sijakdoeeotnayo? ] -
When did the symptoms start?
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어제부터 아팠어요.
[ Eojebuteo apasseoyo. ] -
I've been sick since yesterday.
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검사를 받아야 합니다.
[ Geomsareul badaya hamnida. ] -
You need to take a test.
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엑스레이(X-ray)를 찍어 봅시다.
[ Ekseurei(X-ray)reul jjigeo bopsida. ] -
Let's take an X-ray.
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피 검사가 필요합니다.
[ Pi geomsaga piryohamnida. ] -
A blood test is required.
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수술이 필요한가요?
[ Susuri piryohangayo? ] -
Do I need surgery?
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입원해야 합니다.
[ Ibwonhaeya hamnida. ] -
You need to be hospitalized.
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진단서를 떼어 주세요.
[ Jindanseoreul tteeo juseyo. ] -
Please issue a medical certificate.
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영문 진단서가 필요합니다.
[ Yeongmun jindanseoga piryohamnida. ] -
I need the medical certificate in English.
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비용이 얼마나 나오나요?
[ Biyongi eolmana naonayo? ] -
How much will the cost be?
Navigating a medical emergency in a foreign country can be terrifying, but South Korea possesses one of the most advanced, accessible, and affordable healthcare systems in the world. The first and most critical cultural difference to memorize is the emergency phone number. Unlike 911 in North America or 112 in much of Europe, the dedicated number for medical emergencies and the fire department in South Korea is 119 (pronounced 백일구 - Baeg-il-gu). If you say 구급차를 불러 주세요 (Gugeupchareul bulleo juseyo - "Please call an ambulance"), the 119 dispatch will respond with breathtaking speed. When you arrive at the emergency room (응급실 - Eunggeupsil), you will be struck by the sheer efficiency and ultra-modern technology of Korean hospitals (병원 - Byeongwon). Even without enrolling in the National Health Insurance, medical costs for tourists out-of-pocket are surprisingly reasonable compared to the United States. A fascinating aspect of Korean medical culture is the heavy reliance on IV drips (수액 - Suaek). If you visit a clinic for severe fatigue, a bad cold, or even a terrible hangover, doctors will very frequently prescribe an intravenous vitamin and hydration drip. You will be sent to a quiet recovery room to sleep for an hour while the IV restores your energy! Furthermore, the "Palli-Palli" (hurry up) culture applies to healthcare as well; you can often see a specialist, get an X-ray (엑스레이를 찍다 - Ekseureireul jjikda), receive a blood test, and walk out with your medication all within a single hour. Finally, if you need to file a claim with your travel insurance back home, you must absolutely remember to ask for a medical certificate before leaving: 진단서를 떼어 주세요 (Jindanseoreul tteeo juseyo), specifically requesting it in English (영문 - Yeongmun).
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