South Korea Guide: Health
One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.
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Health care
Types of medical treatment in South Korea
Health care in South Korea is not free, though it is heavily subsidised by the government. In terms of language, staff at large hospitals in the main cities are generally better equipped to deal with patients with little or no knowledge of Korean. Doctors in South Korea can usually speak at least some English.
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