Winner of the 2026 Forbes Korea First Trusted Premium Brands Grand Prize

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What award did Ebian Korean Medicine Clinic receive?

   It received the “2026 Forbes Korea First Trusted Premium Brands Grand Prize” in the Tinnitus · Hearing Loss, Korean Medicine category. The award date is November 2, 2026.

2. Who hosts this award?

   It is hosted and organized by Forbes Korea and JoongAng Ilbo and sponsored by JTBC.

3. How was the brand selected?

   The brand was evaluated and selected through consumer research and expert review. The certificate states that its future value was highly rated in the review.

4. Who issued the certificate?

   It was issued by JoongAng Ilbo S, and the certificate number is No. 26-95.

5. What is the English name of the award?

   The English name on the certificate is 2026 First Trusted Premium Brands.

6. What conditions does Ebian Korean Medicine Clinic treat?

   We treat tinnitus, hearing loss (sudden, age-related and noise-induced), facial palsy and its after-effects, dizziness, BPPV, Ménière’s disease, otitis media, rhinitis and sinusitis.

7. What does the figure of 150,000 cumulative treatments mean?

   It is the clinic’s own count of cumulative treatments since 2018. Based on treatment of cranial and facial nerve conditions such as tinnitus, hearing loss and facial palsy, it exceeds 150,000.

8. What is the brand philosophy of Ebian Korean Medicine Clinic?

   It is “Finally, finding calm.” We aim for care that looks not only at symptoms but also at anxiety, stress and their effect on quality of life.

9. In what order does care proceed?

   Care moves from consultation to examination, treatment and follow-up. We offer a phone consultation before your visit and a monthly scheduled phone consultation with your primary doctor during treatment.

10. What tests are used in tinnitus care?

    We look at your hearing and overall condition with pulse diagnosis, infrared thermography, a 134-band detailed hearing test and a brain function tracking test. Based on the results, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine and other treatments are combined to suit your condition.

11. Who is on the medical team?

    Yeeun Min, Myoungeun Kim, Nahyun Kim, Jiyoung Hwang, Hyerin Jung and Jiwon Hong provide care. Rather than dividing care by department, your primary doctor takes the lead and treats you together with the medical director.

12. What are the clinic’s future goals?

    We are planning to adopt AI-based medical services and digital healthcare systems. We aim to become a global specialist medical institution recognized in Asia and around the world.

13. Where is Ebian Korean Medicine Clinic?

    We are on the 3rd floor of 363 Gangnam Tower, 363 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, right at Gangnam Station Exit 5.

14. What are the clinic hours?

    Weekdays 09:00–21:00 (lunch break 12:30–14:00); Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 09:00–16:00 (lunch break 12:00–13:00).

15. How do I get a consultation or make an appointment?

    You can call +82-2-523-8080 or use the consultation form on our website. Phone and chat consultations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and treatment is by appointment during clinic hours.