Medical Costs in Korea — What to Know
Understanding Korean medical fees and insurance options helps you prepare for unexpected situations during your stay.
Typical Medical Costs Without Insurance
As a foreign visitor without Korean National Health Insurance, you pay the full uninsured rate.
Emergency Room
₩200,000 ~ ₩500,000
Additional fees for tests, imaging, and procedures. Foreign visitors pay full uninsured rate.
Hospitalization (per day)
₩100,000 ~
Room, meals, nursing — surgery and procedures billed separately.
Specialist Consultation
₩50,000 ~ ₩150,000
Lab work and imaging billed separately.
Tips for Foreign Visitors
Check if your credit card includes travel medical coverage before your trip.
Keep all hospital receipts and documentation for insurance claims.
Consider purchasing travel medical insurance before arriving in Korea.
In emergencies, call 119 (fire/ambulance) — service is available in multiple languages.
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