Helsekostnader i South Korea 2026
Comprehensive guide to healthcare costs and the health system in South Korea (Asia).
Helsesystem
National Health Insurance (NHIS)
Valuta
₩ (KRW)
Kontinent
Asia
Helsetemaer i South Korea
National Health Insurance System (NHIS)
South Korea's National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) provides universal coverage to all residents through a single-payer system. The standard copayment rate is approximately 30% for outpatient hospi...
Outpatient Copay (General Hospital)
30%
Inpatient Copay
20%
Premium Rate
~7.09% of income
Dental Care Costs
Dental care in South Korea is partially covered by the NHIS, with coverage steadily expanding in recent years. Dental scaling (professional cleaning) is covered once per year for all insured adults, w...
Annual Scaling (Patient Pays)
₩15,000–₩20,000
Implant (65+, Patient Share)
₩800,000–₩1,200,000
Implant (Under 65, Uninsured)
₩1,000,000–₩2,000,000
Hospital Costs
Hospital care in South Korea is covered by the NHIS with a 20% copayment for inpatient services and varying rates for outpatient services. The system features an extensive network of hospitals, from l...
Inpatient Copayment
20%
Avg Hospital Stay
8.5 days
Hospital Beds per 1,000
12.4
Cosmetic Surgery (Not Covered)
South Korea is the world's cosmetic surgery capital, with the highest per-capita rate of cosmetic procedures globally. An estimated one in three women aged 19-29 in Seoul has undergone at least one co...
Double Eyelid Surgery
₩1,000,000–₩3,000,000
Rhinoplasty
₩3,000,000–₩7,000,000
Jaw Reduction
₩5,000,000–₩15,000,000
Mental Health Care
Mental healthcare in South Korea is covered under the NHIS with standard copayment rates. Outpatient psychiatric consultations at general hospitals require a 30% copayment, typically costing patients ...
Psychiatric Visit (Patient Share)
₩15,000–₩40,000
Psychotherapy (Out of Pocket)
₩100,000–₩200,000/session
Treatment Seeking Rate
7.2%
Sammenlign med Andre Land
Australia
Oceania
Medicare (Universal) + Private Health Insurance
Canada
North America
Medicare - Universal Single-Payer (Provincial)
Denmark
Europe
Tax-Funded Universal Healthcare
France
Europe
Assurance Maladie + Mutuelle (Complementary)
Germany
Europe
Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) + Private (PKV)
India
Asia
Ayushman Bharat + Private
Data fra National Health Insurance Service (NHIS), Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Ministry of Health and Welfare. Sist oppdatert: 2026-03-01. Denne informasjonen er kun for utdanningsformål og utgjør ikke medisinsk rådgivning.