Inclusion and ordering methods

The same criteria apply to every provider

The default is Korean name order. No provider is pinned or assigned a fixed first-place regional recommendation. Location filters use the actual address.

Optional information-coverage ordering

Coverage ordering counts five equally weighted categories with both information and sources: address, phone, clinician names, hours and branch-specific care. More records within a category do not add weight. Ties share a rank and display by Korean name, address and ID.

Research coverage varies. Missing data does not imply poor care or unavailable services. Documentation coverage is not an assessment of outcomes or satisfaction.

Reviews and media history

Reviews separate platform ratings, displayed counts, collected coverage and incentive verification. They are not pooled or used as ranking bonuses because duplication and samples differ. Media records distinguish provider claims from broadcaster corroboration.

Coverage and corrections

The sourced national selection and complete Gangdong public-source directory are separate datasets. Detailed research coverage is identified by provider. All providers use the same submission and correction process.