Health & Emergency

A guide to verifying the medical institution, non-covered costs, possible National Health Insurance coverage, and pre-procedure consent items through official channels before visiting a dental, eye (ophthalmology), or dermatology clinic.

A safety checklist for foreigners in Korea to find hospitals and pharmacies and to confirm cost, insurance, emergency status, and interpretation availability through official channels before a visit.

Based on official NHIS standards, this guide explains who among foreigners and overseas Koreans must enroll in National Health Insurance, the premiums, the penalties for non-payment, and out-of-pocket costs when using hospitals.

A pharmacy guide for checking prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, adverse drug reactions, night/holiday pharmacies, and medication costs through official channels.

A guide centered on official channels for foreigners to safely access mental health counseling, crisis counseling, mental health welfare centers, and medical institution care in Korea.

A guide for foreigners to verify Korea's national immunization program, COVID-19 vaccination, vaccination facilities, vaccination certificates, and handling adverse reactions through official channels.