Seoul to keep 6,000 clinics, pharmacies open during Chuseok
During the annual Chuseok holiday, when millions of families travel across Korea to gather and celebrate the autumn harvest, finding an open doctor’s office can turn an ordinary illness into a logistical nightmare. In response to potential medical shortages during the four-day break from Thursday to Sunday, Seoul city officials said Tuesday that more than 6,000 medical clinics and pharmacies will…
During the Chuseok holiday, Seoul plans to keep over 6,000 medical clinics and pharmacies open throughout the four-day break from Thursday to Sunday. This measure aims to prevent medical shortages and keep the hospital emergency rooms from becoming overwhelmed with noncritical cases. Seoul city officials announced the initiative on Tuesday, ensuring that both minor ailments and life-threatening conditions are managed smoothly during the holiday.
On average, there will be about 1,547 medical institutions operating daily across the capital, comprising 642 clinics and 905 pharmacies. The city encourages residents experiencing minor illnesses such as cold symptoms or indigestion to visit neighborhood clinics instead of rushing to hospital emergency rooms. Basic over-the-counter remedies, including fever reducers and pain relievers, will remain continuously accessible across 6,926 designated locations during the Chuseok holiday.
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