Your child spikes a fever at 9 p.m. on a Saturday in Seoul. The neighborhood pediatric clinic closed hours ago, and the emergency room means a long wait and a large bill. Korea has a third option that most visitors and many foreign residents have never heard of.
It is called a Moonlight Children's Hospital (달빛어린이병원, dalbit eorini byeongwon). These are ordinary clinics and hospitals that the government has designated to see children with mild illness on weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays. Seoul has 21 of them.
How this list was checked: every name, phone number and opening time below comes from the Seoul Metropolitan Government list dated November 3, 2026. Hours change and designations are added or dropped during the year, so call before you go.
Quick facts
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Korean name | 달빛어린이병원 (dalbit eorini byeongwon) |
| How many in Seoul | 21 clinics in 16 of the 25 districts (November 2026) |
| Typical hours | Weekdays 18:00 to 23:00 or 24:00. Weekends and holidays from about 09:00, closing between 18:00 and 24:00 |
| Who they treat | Children with mild illness: fever, cough, stomach bugs, ear infections, rashes |
| Appointment | Usually walk-in. Call first to confirm |
| Emergency | Call 119, or go to one of the 24-hour hospitals listed below |
Which one do you need?
| Situation | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Mild illness on a weekday evening, weekend or holiday | A Moonlight Children's Hospital |
| Your child needs more than a clinic can offer, at any hour | A 24-hour Safe Hospital for Children (우리아이 안심병원) |
| Severe illness or injury | A pediatric emergency center (우리아이 전문응급센터), or call 119 |
What a visit is like: our weekday evening at Yonsei Dowoori
We took our own child to Yonsei Dowoori Pediatric Clinic in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam, on a weekday evening with a fever and a stomachache.
Booking: we reserved a slot through a clinic booking app before leaving home, then checked in at the desk. Booking apps in Korea usually ask for a Korean phone number. If you do not have one, call the clinic and ask whether you can walk in.
Cost: with National Health Insurance, the bill for the visit and the medicine came out close to what a daytime visit costs. The night surcharge exists, but it is small once insurance is applied. Without Korean insurance you pay the full fee, so ask the price at reception before you are seen.
We have visited this one clinic. The other 20 entries below come from the city's official list.
Southeast Seoul: Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa, Gangdong
| Clinic | District | Address to show a taxi driver | Phone | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segok Dalbit Clinic 세곡달빛의원 | Gangnam | 서울 강남구 헌릉로569길 27 | 02-459-0119 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 21:30 |
| Yonsei Dowoori Pediatric Clinic (we visited) 연세도우리소아청소년과의원 | Gangnam | 서울 강남구 삼성로 14 개포자이스퀘어 상가 S동 216호 | 02-459-2024 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Yonsei Gomdori Pediatric Clinic 연세곰돌이소아청소년과의원 | Seocho | 서울 서초구 방배로 226, 3층 | 02-596-4585 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| Gippeum Hospital 기쁨병원 | Seocho | 서울 서초구 서초중앙로 4 | 02-570-1234 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| 24-Hour Yeollin Clinic (Songpa) 24시열린의원 | Songpa | 서울 송파구 백제고분로 187 파크인수 2층 | 02-415-2475 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 08:30 to 24:00 |
| Haien Pediatric Clinic 하이엔소아청소년과의원 | Songpa | 서울 송파구 위례북로1길 22 | 02-6475-0001 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| Olympic Park 365 Clinic 올림픽파크365의원 | Gangdong | 서울 강동구 양재대로 1313 | 02-482-1119 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 22:00 |
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Northeast Seoul: Gwangjin, Seongdong, Seongbuk, Jungnang, Nowon
| Clinic | District | Address to show a taxi driver | Phone | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour Yeollin Clinic (Gwangjin) 24시열린의원 | Gwangjin | 서울 광진구 능동로 90 | 02-455-2475 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| 365 Daum Clinic 365다움의원 | Seongdong | 서울 성동구 왕십리광장로 17 왕십리민자역사 4층 | 02-2297-1755 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| Seongbuk Woori Children's Hospital 성북우리아이들병원 | Seongbuk | 서울 성북구 동소문로46길 10 | 0507-1496-0128 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| Kidswell Pediatric Clinic 키즈웰소아청소년과의원 | Jungnang | 서울 중랑구 동일로 932 묵동자이프라자 2층 | 02-972-7975 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Miz-i Plaza OB-GYN Clinic 미즈아이프라자산부인과의원 | Nowon | 서울 노원구 동일로 1669 | 02-931-5224 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 19:00 |
Central and northwest Seoul: Mapo, Jung, Eunpyeong
| Clinic | District | Address to show a taxi driver | Phone | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour Yeollin Clinic (Mapo) 24시열린의원 | Mapo | 서울 마포구 월드컵북로 396 | 02-2132-2475 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| 365 ON Family Clinic 365온가정의원 | Jung | 서울 중구 왕십리로 407 | 02-6212-0365 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 10:00 to 23:00 |
| Eunpyeong Central Pediatric Clinic 은평센트럴소아청소년과의원 | Eunpyeong | 서울 은평구 통일로 1050 롯데몰 은평점 4층 | 02-6975-5259 | Not listed | 10:00 to 18:00 |
Southwest Seoul: Gangseo, Yangcheon, Guro, Yeongdeungpo
| Clinic | District | Address to show a taxi driver | Phone | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangseo Pureunkkum St. Mary's Children's Hospital 강서푸른꿈성모어린이병원 | Gangseo | 서울 강서구 공항대로41길 34 | 02-3665-0823 | 18:00 to 23:00 | 08:00 to 23:00 |
| Yonsei Clinic 연세의원 | Gangseo | 서울 강서구 화곡로 197 | 02-2601-3433 | Not listed | 08:30 to 18:30 |
| 24-Hour Yeollin Clinic (Yangcheon) 24시열린의원 | Yangcheon | 서울 양천구 목동동로 233-1 | 02-2644-2475 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| Deo Geonganghan 365 Clinic 더건강한365의원 | Yangcheon | 서울 양천구 신월로 280 | 02-2603-3650 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 22:00 |
| Guro Woori Children's Hospital 구로우리아이들병원 | Guro | 서울 구로구 새말로 15 | 0507-1320-0102 | 18:00 to 24:00 | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| Seoul 365 Clinic 서울삼육오의원 | Yeongdeungpo | 서울 영등포구 영중로 119 | 02-2069-3650 | Not listed | 09:00 to 21:00 |
"Not listed" means the city list shows no weekday evening hours for that clinic. Several clinics have "24시" (24-hour) in their name, but the hours above are the ones the city publishes for the Moonlight program.
Districts with no Moonlight Children's Hospital
Nine districts have none on the November 2026 list: Jongno, Yongsan, Dongdaemun, Dobong, Gangbuk, Seodaemun, Dongjak, Gwanak and Geumcheon.
If you are staying in Itaewon, Hannam or elsewhere in Yongsan, the closest options are the clinics in Jung, Mapo and Seocho, or the 24-hour pediatric care at Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul in Hannam-dong. From Myeongdong and Jongno, the Jung-gu clinic near Sindang is the nearest.
24-hour hospitals for children
Seoul designates eight general hospitals as Safe Hospitals for Children. They see children at night and on holidays, every day, around the clock. The phone numbers below are the emergency room lines from the city list.
| Hospital | District | Address to show a taxi driver | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Medical Center 삼성서울병원 | Gangnam | 서울 강남구 일원로 81 | 02-3410-2053 |
| Seoul St. Mary's Hospital 서울성모병원 | Seocho | 서울 서초구 반포대로 222 | 02-2258-2020 |
| Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul 순천향대서울병원 | Yongsan | 서울 용산구 대사관로 59 | 02-709-9117 |
| Hanyang University Hospital 한양대병원 | Seongdong | 서울 성동구 왕십리로 222-1 | 02-2290-9817 |
| Seoul Medical Center 서울의료원 | Jungnang | 서울 중랑구 신내로 156 | 02-2276-7041 |
| Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital 은평성모병원 | Eunpyeong | 서울 은평구 통일로 1021 | 02-2030-3646 |
| Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital 이대서울병원 | Gangseo | 서울 강서구 공항대로 260 | 02-6986-5119 |
| Chung-Ang University Hospital 중앙대병원 | Dongjak | 서울 동작구 흑석로 102 | 02-6299-2937 |
Pediatric emergency centers
For severe illness or injury, three hospitals run dedicated pediatric emergency centers 24 hours a day.
| Hospital | District | Address to show a taxi driver | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asan Medical Center 서울아산병원 | Songpa | 서울 송파구 올림픽로43길 88 | 1688-7575 |
| Severance Hospital (Sinchon) 신촌세브란스병원 | Seodaemun | 서울 서대문구 연세로 50-1 | 1599-1004 |
| Seoul National University Hospital 서울대병원 | Jongno | 서울 종로구 대학로 101 | 1588-5700 |
Official tools to check before you leave
Korea runs these services for exactly this situation. All of them are in Korean, so open them in a browser that can translate the page.
| Tool | Run by | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| E-Gen Moonlight Children's Hospital portal 달빛어린이병원 포털 | National Emergency Medical Center | The national list of designated clinics, with each clinic's hours for the day and its partner pharmacy |
| Eunggeup Ttokttok app 응급똑똑 | Ministry of Health and Welfare | Asks about symptoms and tells you whether to call 119, go to a hospital or wait, then shows nearby hospitals that are open |
| Ai Ansim Talk 아이안심톡 | Ministry of Health and Welfare pilot program | Round-the-clock written advice from pediatric emergency staff for children aged 12 and under. A reference, not a diagnosis |
| Holiday Pharmacy Finder 휴일지킴이약국 | Korean Pharmaceutical Association | Pharmacies open on holidays and late at night, by district |
The Seoul list in this guide and the national portal are updated separately. If they disagree, trust the clinic's own answer on the phone.
What to bring and what it costs
| Your situation | What to bring | What you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Resident with National Health Insurance | Alien Registration Card for you or your child | The normal co-payment plus a night or holiday surcharge on the consultation fee |
| Tourist or anyone without Korean insurance | Passport | The full fee. Ask for a receipt and a medical certificate (진단서) if your travel insurance needs one |
Night and holiday visits cost more than a daytime visit because Korea adds a surcharge to the consultation fee. Ask the price at reception before you are seen if cost matters. Card payment is standard at Korean clinics, but carry some cash in case a foreign card is declined.
You will usually be handed a prescription to fill at a pharmacy, not the medicine itself. Each Moonlight clinic is paired with a partner pharmacy (협력약국, hyeomnyeok yakguk) that keeps a pharmacist on duty to match the clinic's schedule. Ask reception where it is: 협력약국 어디예요? (Hyeomnyeok yakguk eodiyeyo?).
Useful Korean at the reception desk
| English | Korean | How to say it |
|---|---|---|
| My child is sick | 아이가 아파요 | Aiga apayo |
| She or he has a fever | 열이 나요 | Yeori nayo |
| I would like to register | 접수하고 싶어요 | Jeopsuhago sipeoyo |
| I do not have Korean health insurance | 건강보험이 없어요 | Geongangboheomi eopseoyo |
| Can I pay with a foreign card? | 해외 카드 돼요? | Haeoe kadeu dwaeyo? |
| Please give me a receipt | 영수증 주세요 | Yeongsujeung juseyo |
Numbers to save
| Number | What it is |
|---|---|
| 119 | Ambulance and medical emergencies |
| 1330 | Korea Travel Helpline, with interpretation for visitors |
| 02-120 | Seoul Dasan Call Center, the city information line |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Moonlight Children's Hospital?
A clinic or hospital the Korean government has designated to treat children with mild illness on weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays. The Korean name is 달빛어린이병원 (dalbit eorini byeongwon). Seoul lists 21 of them as of November 2026.
Do I need an appointment?
Most visits are walk-in, but each clinic sets its own rules and some stop taking patients before the listed closing time. Call the number in the table before you leave.
Can tourists use them?
Yes. Anyone can be seen. Without Korean National Health Insurance you pay the full fee yourself, so bring your passport and keep the receipt for your travel insurance claim.
Which district has no Moonlight Children's Hospital?
Nine districts have none on the November 2026 list: Jongno, Yongsan, Dongdaemun, Dobong, Gangbuk, Seodaemun, Dongjak, Gwanak and Geumcheon. Use the nearest clinic in a neighboring district or one of the 24-hour hospitals.
When should I go to an emergency room instead?
Call 119 or go straight to a 24-hour hospital for trouble breathing, a seizure, a child who is hard to wake, a serious injury, or anything that feels like an emergency. Moonlight clinics are for mild illness such as fever, cough, vomiting or an ear infection.
More for families in Seoul
Planning days out once everyone is well again? See our guide to Seoul's public indoor playgrounds and our list of hotels that work with kids.
Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government, night and holiday pediatric care list, posted November 3, 2026.