1) the administrative structure of the system, (2) the choice about who would be
covered, and (3) the policy for mobilizing financial resources for the system
Some
physicians and hospitals will not accept overseas health insurance and therefore
may require you to pay up front; however, if you or your employer pay taxes then
you are entitled to health insurance through your employer
no vaccinations are required to enter South Korea, but you should be sure your
rabies and tetanus/diptheria shots are up-to-date, and vaccination for hepatitis
if you will be living in or spending significant time traveling in rural areas,
a vaccination for Japanese encephalitis is recommended
Korean-made
drugs are generally safe, sanitary, and inexpensive—even without insurance. They
are available in pharmacies like those in the United States or Canada.
problems as minor as a cold or rash you may be given a shot or series of shots.
Some treatments require that you go to a clinic for a shot and medicine every
day for a week or more. Should you need to visit a doctor, bring a Korean friend
with you to ask questions.
English is
spoken at some hospitals in South Korea, especially in international clinics and
hospitals in larger cities