Hospital accompaniment for older adults
Official Korean name: 어르신 병원동행서비스
A Wonju-listed service for hospital visits, operated separately from WITHIN.
- Geographic scope
- Wonju
- Responsible organization
- Bukwon Senior Welfare Center
- Residence conditions
- Wonju local service; confirm individual residence rules.
- Application / contact point for Wonju
- Bukwon Senior Welfare Center, 033-747-8899 (phone or visit reservation).
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Costs: Standard: KRW 5,000 for the first hour, then KRW 1,500 per 30 minutes. Basic-livelihood / near-poor recipients: KRW 1,000, then KRW 500 per 30 minutes. Transport costs are additional.
When can I use it?: Weekdays 09:00–18:00 KST; excluding public holidays.
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Check the conditions
Residents of care facilities are excluded. Confirm availability first.
1. Check the conditions
☐ Residents of care facilities are excluded. Confirm availability first.
2. Prepare your questions
☐ Ask the office which documents or information to bring. Do not send them to WITHIN.
3. Contact the organization
☐ Use the official contact below to confirm availability and next steps.
4. Check the agency’s next steps
☐ Telephone or in-person booking is followed by assessment and manager confirmation. An inquiry does not confirm an appointment.
Costs
Standard: KRW 5,000 for the first hour, then KRW 1,500 per 30 minutes. Basic-livelihood / near-poor recipients: KRW 1,000, then KRW 500 per 30 minutes. Transport costs are additional.
When can I use it?
Weekdays 09:00–18:00 KST; excluding public holidays.
Where to contact or apply
Bukwon Senior Welfare Center
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Official source
Source checked: · Source published/updated: 2026-05-19
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The responsible institution determines eligibility, receives applications, makes decisions and provides benefits.