돌봄의 집 · Dolbom-ui Jip
A sacred place to complete life's journey
with dignity, peace, and love.
Death is not a medical failure. It is life's final chapter—and like all chapters, it deserves to be written with care. At Alexandria's hospice, we believe that how we die matters as much as how we live.
Our hospice is not a place of waiting. It is a place of living—fully, consciously, with whatever time remains. Here, palliative medicine meets contemplative wisdom. Pain is managed with expertise. Fear is met with presence. And the soul is tended as carefully as the body.
"We do not cure at Alexandria. We care. And in that caring, something more profound than cure often happens: acceptance, reconciliation, even gratitude."
— Dr. Minji Park, Medical Director
Our residents come from all backgrounds—Buddhist, Christian, secular, uncertain. We do not impose any belief. We simply create conditions where each person can meet death in their own way, surrounded by beauty, supported by skill, and held by love.
Medical excellence and spiritual depth, woven together.
Expert symptom management by board-certified palliative physicians. Pain, nausea, anxiety, breathlessness—all addressed with the latest medical knowledge.
Trained spiritual companions from Buddhist, Christian, and secular contemplative traditions. They listen, sit, pray, or simply offer presence.
Licensed therapists and counselors available for patients and families. Grief support before, during, and after death.
Art therapy, music, poetry—ways to express what words alone cannot capture. Legacy projects to leave something meaningful behind.
Our hospice suites are not hospital rooms. They are sanctuaries—designed to nourish the spirit even as the body prepares to release.
Each 35㎡ suite includes space for family to stay. No shared rooms. No institutional atmosphere.
Every suite opens to a private garden. Even beds can be rolled outside to feel sun and wind.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Palgongsan. The mountain is present in every moment.
Wood, stone, natural fibers. Nothing plastic, nothing harsh. Warmth in every surface.
A quiet corner in each suite for prayer, meditation, or simple sitting in silence.
A shared kitchen for families to prepare loved ones' favorite foods. Comfort in familiar tastes.
Death is hard for those who remain. We support not just the dying, but those who love them.
Stay in your loved one's suite or in nearby guest rooms. Be present without exhaustion. We provide bedding, meals, and support.
Guidance on how to be present, how to touch, how to speak to someone dying. Practical wisdom for an overwhelming time.
Our relationship doesn't end at death. Grief support groups, counseling, and memorial services continue for a full year.
The moment of death is as sacred as birth. It deserves beauty, intention, and reverence—not the sterile efficiency of a hospital.
Modern palliative medicine can manage almost all physical suffering. No one should die in pain. We use every tool available.
Sometimes the most healing thing is simply not being alone. We ensure that no one dies without someone holding their hand.
The dying often have unfinished business—words unsaid, wounds unhealed. We help complete what needs completing.
"My father came to Alexandria terrified of death. He left this world at peace—laughing with his grandchildren, watching the sunset over Palgongsan, whispering gratitude. I didn't know death could be like this. I didn't know it could be beautiful."
We welcome anyone facing a life-limiting illness who desires holistic end-of-life care. The process is simple and compassionate.
Call or email us. Our care coordinator will listen to your situation and answer initial questions. No commitment required.
Share medical records with our team. Our physicians will review the case and confirm that hospice care is appropriate.
If possible, come see the sanctuary. Walk the gardens, meet the staff, feel the space. This is an important decision.
When you're ready, we prepare your suite and welcome you home. The journey begins.
Hospice care at Alexandria costs ₩8,500,000 per month, all inclusive—medical care, accommodation, meals, spiritual support, and family stays. This is less than most hospitals and far more humane.
We believe that dying well should not be a privilege of the wealthy. Our foundation provides scholarship support for those who cannot afford full fees. Please do not let cost prevent you from inquiring.
"No one turned away for inability to pay."