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South Korea has fantastic and varied medical services. Contraceptives can be purchased at pharmacies over-the-counter though you need a doctor's prescription for emergency contraception. While many facilities offer STD tests, it is important to exercise caution and choose anonymous testing centers. If you are a foreigner and test positive for HIV/AIDS or syphilis, you will most likely be deported from South Korea. For many years, abortion was illegal, but the laws are currently in a state of transition (see "Abortion" section below for details). As of April 2019, abortion is still illegal in South Korea. The laws are expected to change in 2020.  
South Korea has generally high-quality medical services. Many contraceptive options can be purchased at pharmacies with no prescription (over-the-counter), though you will need a doctor's prescription for emergency contraception. While many facilities offer STI/STD tests, it is important to exercise caution and choose anonymous testing centers. If you are a foreigner and test positive for HIV/AIDS or syphilis, you will most likely be deported from South Korea. As of 201, abortion is now legal in South Korea, after a long period of restrictive abortion policies.  


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For women seeking counseling or shelter, there are many resources available in Seoul (see below for details). Also, with its large expat community, Seoul and South Korea in general has many resources available to English speakers and foreigners.
For women seeking counseling or shelter, there are many resources available in larger cities, such as [[Seoul]]. Also, with its large expat community, South Korea in general has many resources available to English speakers and foreigners.


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