Chungbuk National University Hospital
KR Cheongju, South Korea · multi-specialty
Trust Index 77 · Strong
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Chungbuk National University Hospital, opened 1991, is Chungcheongbuk-do's first national medical-school teaching hospital and the province's sole government-designated 상급종합병원 (tertiary/advanced general hospital), now licensed for 804 beds across 34 clinical departments in Seowon-gu, Cheongju. It anchors the province's acute-care network with regional emergency, trauma, cardio-cerebrovascular and cancer centers, and holds current KOIHA acute-care accreditation (2023-2027), directory-verified via the Korea Consumer Agency registry.
Verified against: Hospital official site — 병원소개 (About) · Hospital official site — homepage · Hospital official site — 건강증진센터 (Health Promotion Center) · 소비자24 (Korea Consumer Agency) — KOIHA 의료기관인증 registry entry · OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocode (exact name match) · commons.wikimedia.org · existing · rankings.newsweek.com · google.com
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- Patient rating
- 3.5/5
- 131 Google reviews
- Trust Index
- 77/100
- Strong
- Data confidence
- 51%
- Partial · 31% verified
- Founded
- 1991
- 35 yrs
- Published prices
- 4
- from $43
- Specialties
- 4
- departments
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MHI · Method 1.3 Methodology →One comparable score per hospital — each metric below is measured against the registry and weighted by the same public formula. Unsourced metrics are excluded, never guessed.
100% of the formula backed by data
- Trust Index 77 Our index 77/100 · vs 137 same-country hospitals · 100th percentile
- Profile completeness 51 Our index 51% · share of our profile verified vs modeled — informational, not scored
- Quality & reputation 65 ✓ Verified #58 in country (Newsweek/US-News) · 3.5★ Google · objective outcomes ≫ independent ranking ≫ patient reviews · 85th percentile
- Accreditation 71 ✓ Verified 2 independent · current JCI ≫ independent bodies (Magnet/CAP/DNV) ≫ historical/on-record
- Price transparency 40 Imported 4 published · separate pricing axis — informational, not scored in the quality grade
- Scale 85 ✓ Verified 804 beds · vs 84 sourced hospitals in the registry · 69th percentile
The composite is the weight-normalized mean of available metrics. The same method applies to every hospital in the registry. Machine-readable version below for models & crawlers.
Prices by field
Imported — unverifiedThe hospital's published procedure prices, grouped by field — open any row to see what's in the price. Room rates and packages are listed separately below.
Manual Therapy ₩64,900–₩80,000 · from $43 Directory data unverified
- Surgeon & operating room$8
- Anesthesia$3
- Hospital stay (5 nights)$20
- Implants & materials$9
- Post-op & follow-up$3
Hospital stay ≈ $156/night · 5 nights
Included
- Surgeon, anesthesia & OR fees
- 5 nights' hospital stay
- Standard implants & materials
- Nursing, meals & standard follow-up
Budget on top
- + Flights & airport transfer
- + Hotel before/after admission
- + Visa & travel insurance
- + Take-home medications
- + Physiotherapy / rehab
- + Extended stay if complications arise
LASIK Eye Surgery ₩515,700–₩670,300 · from $346 Directory data unverified
- Surgeon & operating room$98
- Anesthesia$17
- Hospital stay (3 nights)$155
- Implants & materials$54
- Post-op & follow-up$22
Hospital stay ≈ $156/night · 3 nights
Included
- Surgeon, anesthesia & OR fees
- 3 nights' hospital stay
- Standard implants & materials
- Nursing, meals & standard follow-up
Budget on top
- + Flights & airport transfer
- + Hotel before/after admission
- + Visa & travel insurance
- + Take-home medications
- + Physiotherapy / rehab
- + Extended stay if complications arise
Dental Implants ₩800,000–₩1,285,100 · from $536 Directory data unverified
- Surgeon & operating room$103
- Anesthesia$21
- Hospital stay (5 nights)$241
- Implants & materials$137
- Post-op & follow-up$34
Hospital stay ≈ $156/night · 5 nights
Included
- Surgeon, anesthesia & OR fees
- 5 nights' hospital stay
- Standard implants & materials
- Nursing, meals & standard follow-up
Budget on top
- + Flights & airport transfer
- + Hotel before/after admission
- + Visa & travel insurance
- + Take-home medications
- + Physiotherapy / rehab
- + Extended stay if complications arise
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Comprehensive Health Screening ₩470,000–₩530,000 · from $315 Directory data unverified
- Surgeon & operating room$82
- Anesthesia$25
- Hospital stay (5 nights)$142
- Implants & materials$41
- Post-op & follow-up$25
Hospital stay ≈ $156/night · 5 nights
Included
- Surgeon, anesthesia & OR fees
- 5 nights' hospital stay
- Standard implants & materials
- Nursing, meals & standard follow-up
Budget on top
- + Flights & airport transfer
- + Hotel before/after admission
- + Visa & travel insurance
- + Take-home medications
- + Physiotherapy / rehab
- + Extended stay if complications arise
Prices are the hospital's published ranges (unverified imports are labelled). The line-item split inside each row is modeled from typical cost structures for this preview — the total is the published price and the hospital-stay line uses the real room rate where known. Actual quotes vary by case & surgeon.
Location & getting here
Verified 2026-07-16Address, neighbourhood, and how long transit and airports take.
776 1(il)-sunhwan-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea (충북 청주시 서원구 1순환로 776, 개신동)
Seowon-gu · Cheongju, South Korea
Getting here
- 청주국제공항 10.8 km · ~16 min (≈, OSM)
Accreditations
Independently verifiableOnly independent, checkable accreditations and rankings — published by the accrediting bodies themselves. Self-reported trade awards are deliberately omitted.
의료기관평가인증원 (Korea Institute for Healthcare Accreditation)
Directory-verified via 소비자24 (consumer.go.kr) registry entry CRTFC_000000002599105 — 인증상태: 인증 (accredited), 인증일자 2023-08-25 ~ 2027-08-24, 인증제종류: 급성기, 허가병상수 804. Source: https://www.consumer.go.kr/user/ftc/consumer/crtfc/75/selectCrtfcInfo.do?crtfcSn=CRTF_000000002599105
Ministry of Health and Welfare (보건복지부) tertiary-hospital tier
Government-designated 상급종합병원 tier per the hospital's own About page and the 소비자24 registry entry (의료기관종류: 상급종합병원). This is a national-tier designation, not an international accreditation — kept here as an institutional-tier fact, not a badge.
Newsweek / Statista
#58 in South Korea (listed as "Chungbuk National University Hospital")
Independent signals
SourcedGovernment quality-inspection grades, independent accreditation/certification, and insurer networks — matched from public registries, not submitted by the hospital.
Government quality grade
- HIRA HIRA 적정성평가 — 급성심근경색증 (Acute Myocardial Infarction) care quality: 1등급 as of 2026 Source →
- HIRA HIRA 적정성평가 — 난임시술 의료기관 (Infertility/IVF treatment) indicator: 인공수정지표 None등급, 체외수정지표 None등급 as of 2026 Source →
- HIRA HIRA 적정성평가 — 환자경험평가 (Inpatient Experience Survey) domain scores: 간호사영역:87.29; 의사영역:81.69; 투약 및 치료과정:85.91; 병원환경:79.99; 환자권리보장:81.90; 전반적 평가:86.32 as of 2026 Source →
Conditions treated here
This hospitalChungbuk National University Hospital treats 35 conditions across 3 fields. What it covers — tap a field for this hospital's own prices.
Achilles Tendinitis · ACL Injury (Torn Knee Ligament) · Bunion (Hallux Valgus) · Carpal tunnel syndrome · Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) · Gout · Osteoarthritis · Osteoporosis · Plantar Fasciitis · Rheumatoid arthritis · Sciatica · Scoliosis · Spinal cord injury · Spinal stenosis · Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) · Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration · Cataracts · Diabetic Retinopathy · Dry Eye Disease · Glaucoma · Keratoconus · Pterygium (Surfer's Eye) · Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) · Refractive Error (Myopia, Astigmatism) · Retinal detachment · Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) · Cracked or Broken Tooth · Dental Abscess · Dental caries · Impacted Wisdom Teeth · Malocclusion (Crooked Teeth / Bad Bite) · Periodontitis (Gum Disease) · Tooth Loss (Missing Teeth)
A directory of fields this hospital covers — not a claim it treats every case. Suitability is confirmed with the specialist.
Specialists & departments
This hospital4 specialties across 4 fields. Tap a field for this hospital's prices.
Dentist
Ophthalmologist
Orthopedic Surgeon
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General Practitioner
Doctor types, never named individuals.
Compare hospitals in South Korea
Our indexSide by side on what actually decides the choice — our grade, the Newsweek ranking, patient reviews, accreditation, and real verified prices. Best in each row marked ★.
Compared with 3 other South Korea hospitals here, Chungbuk National University Hospital carries a B grade (#58 in South — World's Best Hospitals 2026), ranks #4 of 4 on our merit score (71).
| Metric | This hospital Chungbuk National University Hospital Cheongju | Samsung Medical Center Seoul | Asan Medical Center Seoul | Severance Hospital (Yonsei University) Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital gradeNewsweek in-country rank where ranked, else our merit score | B · 71 | AAA · 93 ★ | AA · 91 | AA · 87 |
| Newsweek rankWorld's Best Hospitals | #58 in country | #1 in country ★ | #2 in country | #3 in country |
| Patient ratingGoogle, sourced | 3.5★ | 3.9★ | 4.0★ ★ | 3.8★ |
| Accreditationindependent bodies | 2 independent ★ | JCI | JCI | JCI |
| Published pricesverified, comparable | — | 6 verified | 7 verified ★ | 2 verified |
| From pricecheapest verified | — | $94 ★ | $154 | $409 |
| Profile | You're here | Open profile | Open profile | Open profile |
Six decision metrics on the same public formula — our grade, the Newsweek ranking, patient reviews, accreditation and real verified prices. "—" means not yet sourced, never guessed. Best in each row marked ★. All hospitals →
Common questions about Chungbuk National University Hospital
Straight answers from the data on this page — cost, accreditation, rating, and location.
How much does treatment at Chungbuk National University Hospital cost?
Chungbuk National University Hospital publishes prices for 4 procedures, starting from about $43. The exact cost depends on the procedure and your case — priced fields include orthopedics, eye care (ophthalmology), dental. Every price on this page links to its source and shows whether it is verified.
Is Chungbuk National University Hospital accredited?
Yes — Chungbuk National University Hospital holds KOIHA acute-care accreditation (급성기), 상급종합병원 (Tertiary/advanced general hospital) designation. We list only independent, checkable accreditations published by the accrediting bodies themselves; self-reported trade or marketing awards are excluded.
How is Chungbuk National University Hospital rated?
Chungbuk National University Hospital has a 3.5-star Google rating from 131 reviews, and scores 74/100 (grade A) on our independent Trust Index, alongside its rank of #58 in South — World's Best Hospitals 2026. The Trust Index is one public formula applied to every hospital — the
What is Chungbuk National University Hospital known for?
Chungbuk National University Hospital, opened 1991, is Chungcheongbuk-do's first national medical-school teaching hospital and the province's sole government-designated 상급종합병원 (tertiary/advanced general hospital), now licensed for 804 beds across 34 clinical departments in Seowon-gu, Cheongju. It anchors the province's acute-care network with regional emergency, trauma, cardio-cerebrovascular and cancer centers, and holds current KOIHA acute-care accreditation (2023-2027), directory-verified via the Korea Consumer Agency registry.
Where is Chungbuk National University Hospital?
Chungbuk National University Hospital is located at 776 1(il)-sunhwan-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea (충북 청주시 서원구 1순환로 776, 개신동), Seowon-gu, Cheongju, South Korea.
Traveling to Cheongju, South Korea
Sourced Full South Korea guide →South Korea crossed the 1-million mark as a medical-travel destination for the first time in 2024: about 1.17 million foreign patients were treated, up 93.2% from 610,000 in 2023 (Ministry of Health and Welfare / KHIDI). The largest patient groups came from Japan, China, the United States, Thailand and Taiwan, and the most-used specialties were dermatology, plastic surgery, internal/general medicine and health screening. Seoul concentrates most volume, drawing patients for aesthetic and dermatologic care, health check-ups, oncology and advanced surgery delivered in JCI-accredited hospitals with dedicated international-patient centers — at prices below the US while the government regulates and publishes standards through KHIDI's Medical Korea program.
- Visa
- Most Western nationalities (US, UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan) enter visa-free for short medical or tourist visits. The K-ETA (electronic travel authorization) requirement is temporarily WAIVED for 67 countries and territories through 31 December 2026 — eligible travellers enter without applying for a K-ETA; the requirement is expected to resume 1 January 2027. Confirm your nationality's current rule before travelling.
- Medical / long-stay visa
- For treatment, foreign patients typically use the C-3-3 medical tourism visa (short-term, stays up to 90 days, generally not extendable beyond 90 days except in special circumstances). For treatment or recovery longer than 90 days, patients change to or apply for the G-1-10 long-term medical treatment visa, which can be extended inside Korea; it requires hospital documentation (medical opinion, treatment schedule, payment records). Applications must be tied to a medical institution registered with KTO/KHIDI.
- Arrival
- From 1 January 2026, all foreign arrivals must file the mandatory digital e-Arrival Card online (within 3 days before arrival) — it replaces the paper disembarkation card and is a declaration, not a visa. Travellers who hold an approved K-ETA are exempt from the arrival card, but nationals of K-ETA-waived countries (US, UK, EU, Japan, etc.) must still complete the e-Arrival Card.
- Currency
- South Korean Won (KRW, ₩)
- Languages
- Korean; English widely spoken in international-patient centers at major hospitals, with interpreter services in multiple languages
- Safety & recourse
- Very safe for visitors · Established malpractice recourse
General guidance — confirm current rules for your nationality with official sources. Verified against: Korea Immigration — K-ETA temporary exemption extended to 31 Dec 2026 (MOFA/KPMG GMS alert) · Korea e-Arrival Card mandatory from 1 Jan 2026 · Medical Korea — medical visa (C-3-3 / G-1-10), KHIDI · MOHW — Korea attracts 1.17 million foreign patients in 2024.
Data & sources
31% verified Show all dataHow much of this profile is verified data — every section above carries a chip telling you where its numbers come from.
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- Identity & location ✓ Verified
- Accreditation ✓ Verified
- Published prices Imported
- Languages Not yet collected
- Patient reviews ✓ Verified
- Staff & expertise Imported
- Safety & complications Modeled
- Accommodation & rooms Modeled
- Facilities & access Imported
- Insurance & payment Modeled
- Inclusive & accessible care Modeled
- Ownership & governance ✓ Verified
- Volume & outcomes Modeled
- International-patient mix Modeled
- Surgical team depth Modeled
- Specialties & clinical professions ✓ Verified
Every field is tagged by source state. "Verified" = sourced and checked; "Imported" = real data pending re-verification; "Modeled" = deterministic placeholder for this preview; "Not yet collected" = on our roadmap. Confidence feeds the Trust Index and the finder's verified-only filter. Methodology →
Reviews, staff, accreditations, awards, research and inclusive-care figures are aggregated or modeled from published signals for this preview; real registry, outcome and review data replace them before launch. How we model this →