English-Speaking Orthodontist near Seorae Village
Quick answer
From Seorae Village in Banpo-dong, Isu Yonsei Baro Orthodontics is usually about 10–20 minutes away by taxi, car or subway. The clinic sits by Isu Station Exit 2 on Lines 4 and 7. Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee, an orthodontic specialist, explains everything in English and can prepare records for families who may relocate.
Seorae Village and its international community
Seorae Village (Seorae Maeul) in Banpo 4-dong, Seocho-gu, is known as Seoul's French quarter. The Lycée Français de Séoul is located there, and the neighborhood is home to many French and other European families, along with Korean residents and a wider international community. Street signs, bakeries and cafés reflect that mix.
Many families in the area are on fixed-term postings and need care that fits school calendars and possible moves. English-language communication and portable records matter as much as the treatment itself.
Getting to the clinic from Seorae Village
By subway
Walk or take a short bus or taxi ride to Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7 and 9) or Sinbanpo Station on Line 9. From Express Bus Terminal, take Line 7 westbound (away from Jangam); Isu is two stops away, past Naebang. Use Exit 2, which connects underground to Bangbae Yedain Plaza. Door to door, plan on roughly 20 minutes depending on where you start.
By car or taxi
The clinic is at 118 Dongjak-daero, Seocho-gu, reached through the Bangbae-dong area. Traffic permitting, a car or taxi ride is often around 10–15 minutes. Parking is available in the building, which helps when you are bringing children straight from school.
Hours that fit school and work
- Monday and Thursday: 1–9 PM, useful for after-school visits
- 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 first visit lasts about 60 minutes and includes digital scans, X-rays or 3D CT, and photos. For children, the clinic uses a growth-plate and skeletal maturity analysis program to help judge timing. Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee examines teeth, bite and jaw, then explains findings, options and a typical timeline, with a written estimate in English.
Children's and teen care is offered alongside adult treatment, and the clinic also has a pediatric dentistry specialist, Dr. Hoseon Lee. Options include Invisalign, Angel Aligner, metal, ceramic and lingual braces.
In Dr. Lee's practice, families with possible relocations are asked about their likely timeline at the start, so visits and treatment phases can be planned around school holidays and moving dates where that is clinically reasonable.
Individual results and side effects vary; treatment is decided after examination.
If your posting ends mid-treatment
On request, the clinic prepares complete English records, including scans, X-rays and a treatment summary, so an orthodontist in your next country can continue care. English receipts, itemized statements and doctor's letters for insurance claims are also available. Consultations and explanations are given in English by Dr. Lee; if you would prefer another language, consider bringing someone to help interpret.
Booking from Seorae Village
Parents can book by phone at +82 2-592-2080, by WhatsApp or KakaoTalk, or through Naver Booking. Mention your child's school schedule and any planned move so the first visit can be arranged at a convenient time.
At a glance
- Typical travel from Seorae Village: about 10–20 minutes by car, taxi or subway
- Nearest subway route: Line 7 from Express Bus Terminal, two stops to Isu
- Evening hours Mon and Thu until 9 PM; Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
- Parking available at the clinic building
- Treatment for children, teens and adults, all in English
- English records prepared if your family relocates during treatment
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
How far is the orthodontist from Seorae Village?
The clinic is near Isu Station in Seocho-gu. From Seorae Village, a taxi or car usually takes about 10–15 minutes, traffic permitting. By subway, take Line 7 from Express Bus Terminal two stops to Isu and use Exit 2, which connects directly to the building. Allow about 20 minutes door to door.
Does the clinic treat children from international schools?
Yes. The clinic offers children's and teen orthodontics, including growth-based early treatment where appropriate, and has a pediatric dentistry specialist on staff. Evening appointments until 9 PM on Mondays and Thursdays and Saturday mornings help families avoid missing classes. Treatment is decided after an examination.
Can treatment continue if we move back to Europe?
Often, yes. If you relocate, the clinic can prepare complete English records, including scans, X-rays and a treatment summary, for an orthodontist abroad to review. Appointments can also be planned around relocation dates. Whether a case can be transferred smoothly depends on the treatment and the receiving clinic.
Is consultation available in French?
Consultations and explanations are given in English by Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee, and in Korean. The clinic does not advertise French-language consultations, so if you prefer French, consider bringing someone to help interpret. Written estimates and records can be provided in English.
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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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