STD Testing
in Seoul.
Know by tonight.
Foreigners can get confidential STD testing in Seoul at HIGHST Urology without Korean insurance. A urologist consults in English, collects urine and/or blood, runs rapid tests and multi-PCR panels for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HPV and more, and prescribes treatment on site.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Koo Jin-mo
& Dr. Hwang In-sung
, urologists · Updated October 2026
Every common
infection. One visit.
STDs often have no symptoms, so testing after a new partner or a risky encounter is the only way to know. Our urologists choose the right tests for your exposure and timing.
Need everything at once? See the full STD panel. Specific concerns: HIV, gonorrhea, other STIs, HPV vaccine.
Get tested if you have
- Burning, discharge, itching or sores
- A new or casual partner, or a condom break
- A partner who tested positive
- Plans to stop using condoms with a new partner
Your visit,
step by step.
Message us
WhatsApp or KakaoTalk for a time slot — walk-ins welcome during clinic hours.
Private consult
A urologist reviews exposure timing and symptoms, in English.
Sample
Urine and/or blood; rapid tests where available, PCR for accuracy.
Results & treatment
Rapid results the same day; PCR results sent privately. Medication on site.
What testing
can tell you.
Benefits
- Peace of mind or early treatment
- Multi-PCR detects several infections from one sample
- Discreet, English-speaking care
Risks & limitations
- Testing too early can miss an infection (window period)
- Some results take 1–3 days
- A retest may be advised
When to test
and retest.
Most STDs have a window period of about 2 days to 1 month; HIV 4th-generation tests are reliable from about 4–6 weeks. With symptoms, come in right away.
STD test
cost in Seoul.
Typical ranges; your doctor recommends only the tests you need.
| Option | What it includes | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Single PCR test | e.g. chlamydia or gonorrhea | ₩20K – ₩80K |
| Basic panel | HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia | from about ₩100K |
| Full multi-PCR panel | Multiple pathogens from one sample | quote on request |
Estimates (approx. USD 15–60 per single test); consultation fee may apply.
Urologists,
not a walk-in lab.
HIGHST is a urology clinic, not a general practice: diagnosis, PCR testing and treatment happen with a urologist, in English, in one confidential visit. No Korean ID or national insurance is needed, and results are shared only with you.
Dr. Koo Jin-mo
Korea University College of Medicine · Coloplast Reference Doctor · Boston Scientific Center of Excellence · Adjunct Professor, Ewha Womans Univ. Mokdong Hospital
Dr. Hwang In-sung
M.Med. Yonsei University · Adjunct Professor, Sanggye Paik Hospital · Korean Urological Ultrasound Society · Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery
STD Testing questions,
answered straight.
Can foreigners get STD tests in Korea?
How soon after exposure should I test?
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Do you treat STDs too?
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Talk to a urologist
today. In English.
Send a message and an English-speaking coordinator replies; a urologist reviews your case and gives a clear, itemized plan. No obligation.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Individual results vary and every procedure carries risks, which your urologist will explain before consent. Prices are estimates and are confirmed after examination. HIGHST Urology Gangnam · 14–15F, 655 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
