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Health Insurance

NHIS enrollment, using Korean hospitals, English-friendly clinics, dental, mental health, and emergency care.

National Health Insurance (NHIS) Enrollment

Using Korean Hospitals & Clinics

English-Friendly Clinics in Jeonju

Mental Health & Emergency Care

Emergency? Call 119 for ambulance / fire. Call 1339 for medical advice in English. Call 112 for police.

Your Co-pay with NHIS

GP / Clinic visit₩3,000–8,000
Hospital visit₩10,000–30,000
University hospital₩30,000–80,000
Emergency room₩30,000–100,000
Prescription medicine₩3,000–15,000
Basic dental₩10,000–30,000
Monthly NHIS premium₩80,000–130,000

*Approximate amounts with NHIS coverage

Set up auto-pay for NHIS

Missed NHIS payments accumulate interest. Set up automatic payment from your bank account to stay covered.

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