Public Transportation

Subway

Irwon Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 1 (5-minute walking distance)

Shuttle Bus for US Military Patients

From Camp Humphreys to SMC
Monday to Friday (not available on Korean National Holidays)
From Camp Humphreys to SMC
Departure Arrival Location
08:00 09:30 Outside of the Main Gate
From SMC to Camp Humphreys
Monday to Friday (not available on Korean National Holidays)
From SMC to Camp Humphreys
Departure Arrival Location
13:30 15:00 SMC Gate 1
From Osan Air Base to SMC
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays (not available on Korean National Holidays)
From SMC to Camp Humphreys
Departure Arrival Location
08:00 09:30 Main Gate
(7-Eleven)
From SMC to Osan Air Base
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays (not available on Korean National Holidays)
From SMC to Camp Humphreys
Departure Arrival Location
13:20 14:50 SMC Gate 1

Shuttle Bus

  1. Irwon Station (Subway Line 3) Exit no. 1
  2. SMC Main Building
  3. Cancer Center/Funeral Hall
  4. Irwon Station(Subway Line 3)
  • Weekdays : 08:30~17:30
  • Saturdays : 08:30~12:30
  • Sundays (Holidays) : Closed

Bus

Green Line Bus

Green Line Bus
SMC Intersection 4412, 3011, Gangnam06
Main Gate of SMC 3219, 3413, Gangnam06
Opposite Main Gate 3219, 3413, Gangnam01, 16, 6009(Airport)
Back Gate of SMC 4412, 3011, Gangnam06
Irwon Station Intersection 3219, 3413, 4419, 16, Gangnam01
Local Bus Gangnam 01(G), SMC Gate1 > SMC Gate 7 > SMC Gate 6 > Daecheong Station(Subway Line 3) > Samseong Station (Subway Line 2), 06:00 ~ 23:30, at approx. 6-minute intervals

Blue Line Bus

Blue Line Bus
Irwon Station Intersection 401, 402, 461, 333

Red Line Bus

Red Line Bus
SMC Intersection 9407, 9507, 9607
Back Gate of SMC 9407, 9507, 9607

By car

Gyeongbu Expressway

Seoul Tollgate » Yangjae IC (to Gaepo, Garak Market) » Yangjaedaero Rd. » SMC

Jungbu Expressway

East Seoul Tollgate » Seoul Outer Beltway to Pangyo » Songpa IC to Yangjae/ Seongnam » Bundang~Suseo Expressway » Suseo IC » Yangjaedaero Rd. » SMC

Seohaean Expressway

Yeongdong Expressway » North Suwon IC » Yangjae IC (to Gaepo, Garak Market) » Yangjaedaero Rd. SMC

From Incheon International Airport

Car

  1. Incheon International Airport Start
  2. Sinbul IC
  3. Incheon International Airport Expressway
  4. 88JC
  5. Dongjakdaegyo Bridge Junction
  6. Cheongdamdoro Park
  7. Near GS Caltex
  8. COEX
  9. Irwon Tunnel
  10. Samsung Medical Center
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Airport Limousine Bus

Airport Limousine Bus

Incheon International Airport 5A
6009 (Get off at the main gate of SMC)

Airport Limousine Bus + Town Bus

Incheon International Airport 9B
  • 6006 (Get off at CoexArtium{Trade Tower}) » Town Bus Gangnam 01 (Take a bus at Coex East Gate / Get off at the SMC)
  • 6006 (Get off at CoexArtium{Trade Tower}) » Town Bus Gangnam 06 (Take a bus at Coex East Gate / Get off at the SMC)
Incheon International Airport 11B
  • 6704 (Get off at Samseong Station) » Town Bus Gangnam 01 (Take a bus at Samseong Station / Get off at the SMC)
  • 6704 (Get off at Samseong Station) » Town Bus Gangnam 06 (Take a bus at Samseong Station / Get off at the SMC)

※ Journey Time: 2 hours / About 5 minutes’ walk to the main entrance of SMC

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Patients' Rights and Responsibilities

Patients' Rights

1. Right to receive medical care

Patients have the right to receive proper care in a safe setting without discrimination nor should their right to care be violated regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status, nationality, language, race, or physical/mental/financial status. Medical teams shall not refuse to provide care without justifiable reason.

2. Right to be informed and to make an autonomous decision

Patients have the right to obtain full and complete information from their medical team, to ask questions, and to determine their agreement or refusal concerning: diagnosis, treatment (purpose, plans and methods), outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes), discharge plan, participation in medical research studies, organ transplantation/donation, etc. Within ethical boundaries, patients may discontinue or refuse treatment, request that the medical team explain and suggest alternative treatments, and reserve the right to make their own decisions.

3. Right to confidentiality

Patients' rights to confidentiality regarding their physical/health status and privacy will not be violated. Patients can expect that all medical records/reports and their personal privacy will be kept confidential unless the patient has given consent or disclosure is permitted by law. To ensure their privacy, patients may be informed that Individuals not directly involved in their care may not be present and that the number of guardians accompanying patients to consultation rooms may be limited.

4. Right to request consultation and mediation

In the event of a medical dispute, patients may request consultation and mediation from an internal or external agency (Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).

5. Right to have values and beliefs respected

Patients will not be discriminated against because of their culture, religious values, or beliefs, and their rights will not be violated.

6. Right to receive care in a safe setting

Patients have the right to receive hospital-provided care where the patient’s medical information is protected and patient safety can be assured. In addition, patients have the right to be protected from possible dangers that can occur in a hospital and to have stability of mind and body.

Patients' Responsibilities

1. Responsibility to trust and respect the medical team

Patients must accurately inform the medical team of their health condition and must trust and respect the medical team's treatment plan. Patients may be responsible for consequences that result from not following instructions.

2. Responsibility to not use dishonest methods for medical treatment

Patients must reveal their identity before receiving any medical care and must not use false or dishonest methods, such as seeking medical care under disguised ownership.

3. Responsibility to abide by all hospital regulations

Patients are expected to treat all hospital staff and other patients with courtesy and respect; to abide by all hospital rules; and to earnestly fulfill their financial obligation to the hospital. Also, patients and their family members are expected to participate in all safety regulations.