English-Speaking Orthodontist in Seocho-gu, Seoul
Quick answer
Isu Yonsei Baro Orthodontics is in Seocho-gu, beside Isu Station Exit 2 on Lines 4 and 7. From Seocho Station, Express Bus Terminal or the Seoul Arts Center area, most trips take about 10–25 minutes by subway or car. Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee, an orthodontic specialist, consults in English, with evening and Saturday appointments.
Seocho-gu: courts, culture and residential neighborhoods
Seocho-gu stretches from the Han River at Banpo south toward Yangjae and Umyeonsan. Around Seocho Station and Gyodae are the Seoul courts complex, law offices and the Seoul National University of Education. Further south are the Seoul Arts Center and Nambu Bus Terminal, while Banpo, Seorae Village and Bangbae are mainly residential.
International residents in Seocho include legal and corporate professionals, French and European families around Seorae Village, students, and people who prefer quieter neighborhoods close to Gangnam.
Getting to the clinic from across Seocho-gu
Seocho Station and Gyodae (Line 2)
Ride Line 2 toward Sadang via Bangbae, then transfer to Line 4 northbound for one stop to Isu, also signed Chongshin University. Allow roughly 15–20 minutes.
Express Bus Terminal and Banpo (Line 7)
Ride Line 7 westbound, away from Jangam. Isu is two stops from Express Bus Terminal and three from Banpo, with no transfer.
Seoul Arts Center and Nambu Bus Terminal area (Line 3)
Ride Line 3 north to Express Bus Terminal and transfer to Line 7 for two stops to Isu, or take a taxi along the main roads. Plan on about 20–25 minutes.
By car
The clinic is at 118 Dongjak-daero, Seocho-gu, and parking is available. At Isu, Exit 2 connects underground to the building if you come by subway.
Hours
- Monday and Thursday: 1–9 PM
- Tuesday and Friday: 10 AM–7 PM (lunch 1–2 PM)
- Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM, no lunch break
- Closed Wednesday, Sunday and public holidays
What to expect at Isu Yonsei Baro
The clinic focuses on orthodontics. A first visit takes about 60 minutes, including digital scans, X-rays or 3D CT and photos, followed by an examination and explanation in English by Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee. You receive a written estimate in English before deciding.
Dr. Lee graduated summa cum laude from Yonsei University College of Dentistry, holds a PhD in Orthodontics and is a clinical professor in Yonsei's Department of Orthodontics. She is a 2026 peer reviewer for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and has published research on non-extraction molar distalization using temporary anchorage devices.
In Dr. Lee's practice, 3D CT is used to check root position and bone before deciding whether a case can be treated without extractions, since that depends on each patient's anatomy. Individual results and side effects vary; treatment is decided after examination.
Second opinions and re-treatment
Seocho residents who had braces before and noticed teeth shifting, or who want a second opinion on a proposed plan, can book a consultation. Orthodontic re-treatment and second-opinion consultations are both offered.
English documents
English receipts, itemized statements, medical certificates, doctor's letters and complete English records for relocation are available on request.
Booking
Book by phone at +82 2-592-2080, by WhatsApp or KakaoTalk, or through Naver Booking. If you are coming for a second opinion, bring or send any previous records ahead of time so they can be reviewed at the visit.
At a glance
- Clinic address: 4F Bangbae Yedain Plaza, 118 Dongjak-daero, Seocho-gu
- From Express Bus Terminal: Line 7, two stops to Isu
- From Seocho or Gyodae (Line 2): to Sadang, then Line 4 one stop
- Typical travel within Seocho-gu: about 10–25 minutes
- Open until 9 PM Mon and Thu; Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
- Parking available
Your orthodontist
Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee, DDS, PhD
- MOHW-certified orthodontic specialist
- PhD in Orthodontics, Yonsei University; Severance Hospital residency
- Member, Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
- 2026 AJO-DO peer reviewer
- Consults in fluent English and treats you herself, start to finish
Isu Station Exit 2 · 1-minute walk
Mon & Thu until 9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM
+82 2-592-2080
Frequently asked questions
Is the clinic actually in Seocho-gu?
Yes. The address is 4F Bangbae Yedain Plaza, 118 Dongjak-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06568. It sits beside Isu Station, which lies on the boundary between Seocho-gu and Dongjak-gu. Exit 2 connects underground to the building, and parking is available.
How do I get there from Seocho Station?
Take Line 2 toward Sadang, transfer to Line 4 northbound and ride one stop to Isu (Chongshin University). Use Exit 2. The trip usually takes about 15–20 minutes. From Express Bus Terminal, Line 7 reaches Isu in two stops with no transfer.
Can I get a second opinion on an orthodontic plan?
Yes. The clinic offers second-opinion consultations. Bring any existing records, X-rays or treatment proposals you have. Dr. Lee reviews your teeth, bite and jaw with her own imaging and explains her assessment in English. She does not comment on other clinics; she focuses on your options.
Can orthodontics be done without extractions?
Sometimes. Whether teeth can be aligned without extractions depends on crowding, bite, roots, bone and facial profile. Dr. Lee has published research on non-extraction molar distalization with temporary anchorage devices, but each case is different and treatment is decided after examination.
Related reading
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Individual results and side effects vary; treatment is decided after an in-person examination. See our editorial and medical review policy .
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