No hospital, no pharmacy. But the island has Cleared.
Get in Touch89% of Korea's inhabited islands have no clinic, no pharmacy, and no public health center.
*Source: Korea Island Development Institute, 2026 survey
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Telemedicine
Connect with nearby doctors through pre-installed screens
Blood Tests
Safe blood draws and testing with local health workers
Medication Delivery
Prescriptions delivered safely and quickly to the care hub
Technology that works for everyone, even without digital skills
We help islanders book appointments
We help islanders book appointments
Staff stationed at the care hub help islanders who find digital devices difficult, so that everyone can access telemedicine.
Tests are chosen based on the patient's condition
Tests are chosen based on the patient's condition
Once an appointment is requested, the doctor orders blood and urine tests if the patient's health needs to be checked.
Samples are collected on site with local health workers
Samples are collected on site with local health workers
We work with staff at local public health posts to collect blood and urine samples, which are packed in dedicated transport boxes and sent to the nearest specialized laboratory.
Samples are analyzed by specialized laboratories
Samples are analyzed by specialized laboratories
Because local health posts lack testing infrastructure, samples are analyzed by specialized laboratories. The results are then sent to the doctor in charge.
Patients meet their doctor via telemedicine
Patients meet their doctor via telemedicine
Based on the test results, patients have a remote consultation with a doctor from a local clinic. Staff at the hub set up the screen for islanders who find devices difficult.
Prescriptions are delivered safely through the hub
Prescriptions are delivered safely through the hub
Prescribed medication is prepared at a local pharmacy and delivered to the island's care hub, where it is handed over safely after identity verification.
A daily life where poor access to care is no longer the norm
No more spending a whole day traveling for care
Care that once took hours by boat and bus is now available right next door
Get your medication nearby, before it runs out
See a doctor before your medication runs out and pick up prescriptions at the care hub
Preventing emergencies through proactive care
No need to wait until it hurts. Check in on your health with a doctor regularly
Even without a public health doctor, a doctor who knows you well
No need to explain your symptoms every time. Your doctor follows your health through data
Frequently Asked Questions
We are currently discussing pilot programs with local governments on Korea's west and south coasts, and plan to expand step by step.
Yes. Under current government guidelines, the telemedicine pilot program is fully in effect and anyone can use it lawfully. In addition, the amendment to the Medical Service Act passed by the National Assembly in December 2025 will establish telemedicine as a stable, formal system going forward.
Doctors from local medical institutions who wish to participate provide care. If islanders have a local clinic they prefer or usually visit, Cleared partners with that clinic so they can keep seeing the doctor they know.
The doctor decides whether a blood test is needed based on the patient's condition, and it is performed only with the patient's consent.
Results are available within a few days after analysis. You then have a telemedicine consultation with the doctor based on the results.
No. Specimen tests can only be performed by medical institutions that specialize in testing. As an intermediary platform, Cleared is not involved in any medical practice, including consultations and tests.