Tax-free pharmacies and clinics in Myeongdong are concentrated along short shopping streets near Myeongdong 8-gil, Myeongdong 9-gil, Myeongdong 10-gil, and nearby Namdaemun-ro streets.
This guide lists pharmacy and clinic entries with addresses, hours, and refund cautions for foreign visitors who need health, skincare, or medical-related purchases in the Myeongdong shopping area.
Tax-Free Pharmacies in Myeongdong
Myeongdong pharmacies can be useful for visitors buying skincare-related items, health supplements, basic travel medication, and personal-care goods. For tax refund, present your passport before payment and ask whether the purchase can be processed as a tax-refund transaction. Do not open or use purchased goods before departure if export confirmation may be required.
The store list below uses the store names, road addresses, rest-day notes, and operating hours recorded in the tax-free store source data. Hours can change, so verify directly before making a special trip.
Myeongdong Hi Pharmacy Myeongdong — 14 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul / Daily 09:00-23:00 / weekend 11:00-23:00
Wellness Pharmacy Myeongdong — 51 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 1F Nine Tree Hotel / Daily 10:00-23:00 / No regular closure listed / Phone: 02-3789-5088
Myeongdong Myeong Pharmacy — 11 Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Room 102 / Daily 09:30-19:00 / Closed weekend / Phone: 02-779-5395
Blue Pharmacy — 47 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul / Daily 10:00-22:00 / No regular closure listed
Eye Pharmacy — 20 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul / Daily 11:00-22:00 / No regular closure listed
Myeongdong Jungang Pharmacy — 25-9, Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul / Mon-Sat 08:30-19:30 / Closed Sundays / Phone: 02-777-0505
Treat the hours as a database reference and confirm the current store name
and schedule on site or by phone.
Clinics and Medical-Related Tax-Free Entries
Clinic-related entries in Myeongdong require more caution than ordinary pharmacy purchases. A clinic appearing in a tax-free store database does not mean every treatment, product, or service automatically qualifies for a refund. Ask the clinic before payment which refund route applies, which documents will be issued, and whether the refund is handled as ordinary tax refund or medical-service tax refund.
For medical-service tax refund, eligible services listed by official tourism guidance include selected cosmetic surgery, dermatology treatment, hair removal, hair-loss treatment, tattoo removal, piercing, skin regeneration, skin whitening, anti-aging treatment, and other listed procedures. The visitor must depart Korea within three months of receiving the medical service.
Wiz & Mi Clinic — 21 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul / Mon 11:00-21:00, Tue 11:00-20:00, Wed 11:00-21:00, Thu 11:00-20:00, Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat 10:30-16:30 / Closed Sundays / Phone: 1644-6401 / Website: wiznmi.com
CNP Cha & Park Dermatology — 62-7, Chungmuro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, 3F / Daily 10:00-20:00 / Sat 10:30-16:30 / Closed Sundays / Phone: 0507-1377-2488 /
Website: https://www.cnpskin.com/pc/branch/main/main.htmlWise You Clinic Cosmetic — 52 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 3F / Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat 09:00-18:00 / Closed Thursdays and Sundays / Phone: 02-777-0528 /
Website: wiseyouclinic.comAll Clinic — 13-31, Namsandong 3-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, 4F / Mon-Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat 11:00-16:00 / Closed Sundays and legal public holidays / Phone: 0507-1447-1110 /
Website: http://www.allclinic.co.kr
How to Ask for Tax Refund at Pharmacies
For ordinary goods, the basic rule is simple: bring your passport, request tax refund before paying, and keep the refund voucher or receipt until departure. The ordinary-goods tax refund route applies to qualifying taxable goods such as cosmetics, perfume, clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, home appliances, ginseng, and red ginseng. Cooked food, massage services, opened or used items, duty-free items, and items prohibited by law are not eligible.
The minimum purchase amount for ordinary tax refund is KRW 15,000. Immediate tax refund may be available when the store supports it, but it has transaction limits: the single transaction must be under KRW 1,000,000 and the total immediate-refund amount for the trip must be KRW 5,000,000 or less. If the store does not process immediate refund, keep the voucher and complete the airport, downtown, mobile, or mailbox refund route as instructed by the refund provider.
Before payment: show your passport and ask, "Tax refund, please."
After payment: keep the receipt and refund voucher together.
Before departure: keep eligible goods unopened and available for export confirmation if required.
At departure: use the airport customs confirmation, refund counter, kiosk, mobile refund, or mailbox route as instructed on the voucher.
Medical-Service Refund Cautions for Clinic Visitors
Medical-service tax refund is separate from ordinary shopping tax refund. For clinic visits, ask whether the service is covered, whether the clinic is able to issue the required tax refund documents, and whether the refund is claimed through a medical refund counter or a refund provider. Do this before booking or paying, because refund handling depends on the service and the clinic process.
For cosmetic and dermatology-related services, keep your passport, payment proof, and tax refund documents. Depart Korea within three months of receiving the medical service if claiming a medical-service refund. Refund amounts, claim channels, and required documents can vary by provider, so do not rely on a generic refund percentage.
Warning: Do not assume that every pharmacy item, clinic product, or procedure is refundable. The safest question at checkout is specific: "Can this purchase or treatment be processed for tax refund, and which documents do I need at departure?"
Where These Stores Are in Myeongdong
The pharmacy and clinic entries are concentrated around the main Myeongdong shopping blocks rather than spread across all of Seoul. Several are on Myeongdong 8-gil, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Myeongdong 9-gil, Myeongdong 10-gil, and Myeongdong 7-gil. Others sit near Sogong-ro and Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, which are close to the northern and western side of the shopping area.
For visitors combining ordinary shopping and health-related errands, this layout is practical: pharmacy, skincare, eyewear, cosmetics, and general retail stores are often within the same walking zone. If a specific store is the main purpose of your visit, confirm current opening hours before arriving because the tax-free database uses a historical baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners get tax refund at pharmacies in Myeongdong?
Yes, foreign visitors may receive tax refund when the pharmacy supports tax-refund processing and the purchase meets the ordinary-goods requirements. Bring your passport and ask for tax refund before payment. Keep the receipt and voucher until departure.
Are clinic treatments in Myeongdong eligible for tax refund?
Some medical services may qualify for medical-service tax refund, including selected cosmetic surgery and dermatology-related treatments listed in official guidance. Eligibility depends on the service and the clinic's refund process. Ask the clinic before payment and keep all refund documents.
What is the minimum purchase amount for Korea tax refund?
For ordinary goods, the minimum purchase amount is KRW 15,000. Immediate tax refund has additional limits: a single transaction must be under KRW 1,000,000, and the total immediate-refund amount for the trip must be KRW 5,000,000 or less.
Do I need my passport at a pharmacy or clinic?
Yes. Passport verification is required for tax refund processing. Show your passport before payment so the store or clinic can confirm whether the transaction can be handled through a refund route.
Should I open pharmacy products before leaving Korea?
Do not open or use goods that may need export confirmation. Opened or used items can become ineligible for ordinary tax refund. Keep eligible goods, receipts, and refund vouchers together until departure.
Sources & References
Data Sources:
Tax-Free Stores Database: KTO Duty-Free Store Database
Tax Refund Rules: Visit Korea comprehensive tax refund guidance
Medical-Service Refund Rules: Visit Korea medical-service tax refund guidance
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization / PhotoKorea
Official Sites:
Photo Credits: Korea Tourism Organization; Korea Tourism Organization Lee Beom-su; Korea Tourism Organization Kim Ji-ho.
Last verified: 2026-06-06
Note: Store operating hours, tax refund availability, clinic procedures, and refund-provider routes can change. verify store status before visiting.
