How to Verify Any Korean Urology Clinic — KHIDI in 30 Seconds

Why KHIDI Registration Is Not Optional

Korean law (의료법, Medical Act) prohibits medical institutions from treating foreign patients for profit without KHIDI registration. This is not a voluntary certification — it is a legal requirement enforced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Clinics operating without KHIDI registration for foreign patient treatment are breaking Korean law.

This matters for foreign patients because: if complications occur at an unregistered clinic, legal recourse is significantly more complex. KHIDI registration also confirms that the clinic has passed Ministry verification of its foreign patient handling procedures, including English documentation capability and patient rights compliance.

What KHIDI Registration Does Not Guarantee

Additional Verifications Beyond KHIDI

• KUA board certification: Korean Urological Association — equivalent to AUA (USA) or EAU (Europe). Verify via KUA member database
• AMS authorisation: For penile implant surgery — confirm via Boston Scientific Korea. King Men's Clinic is dual AMS + Coloplast authorised
• PROCEPT certification: For Aquablation — verify at procept-biorobotics.com → Find a Provider. Seomyeon L Urology is the only listed Busan provider
• KHIDI registration number: Present on clinic certificates, websites, and discharge documents

What If a Clinic's KHIDI Status Is Not Active?

Registration can lapse due to non-renewal, address changes, or regulatory issues. If a clinic's KHIDI status shows as expired or absent when you search, contact the clinic directly for an explanation. Some legitimate clinics may have recent lapses due to administrative delays — but proceed with caution and confirm in writing that the registration is being renewed before travel.