Short Answer: No — Not Over the Counter

Plan B (emergency contraception) is NOT available over the counter in Korea.
Unlike the U.S., Canada, or many EU countries, Korea requires:

✔ A doctor’s prescription

before you can get any morning-after pill.

This applies to all types of emergency contraception in Korea.

How It Works in Korea

1. You must visit a doctor first

You can go to:

• An OB-GYN clinic
• A women’s health clinic
• A general hospital
• A hospital emergency room (ER) if needed

2. The doctor gives you a prescription

The consultation is usually quick and discreet.

3. You take the prescription to a pharmacy

Pharmacies do not sell Plan B or other EC pills without the doctor’s note.

Why Isn’t It OTC?

Korea has stricter regulations around contraception.
Several attempts were made to make emergency contraception OTC, but as of now:

• It is still prescription-only
• There is no over-the-counter version of Plan B

What If You Need It on a Weekend or Sunday?

You can still get it by going to:

• A women’s clinic open on weekends
• Any large hospital ER (open 24/7)

Doctors in the ER are allowed to write prescriptions for emergency contraception.

Do You Need Korean Language Skills?

No — simply say:

“Emergency contraception, please.”
or
“Morning-after pill consultation.”

Many clinics and hospitals in big cities understand English.

Final Answer

❌ Plan B is NOT OTC in Korea

✔ You must get a prescription from a doctor

✔ Pharmacies will not sell it directly