Korean Dictionary
How to say "Health checkup" in Korean
“Health checkup” in Korean is 건강검진 (pronounced "Geonganggeomsil").
건강검진
Geonganggeomsil
Usage & Context
Korea's national health insurance system provides comprehensive annual health screenings. 건강보험 (Korean National Health Insurance) covers most medical costs. Regular checkups at community health centers (보건소) are affordable. Korea's healthcare quality is internationally recognized.
Example Sentence
올해 건강검진 예약 하셨어요? 꼭 받으세요.
Have you scheduled your health checkup this year? Make sure to get one.
How to use 건강검진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Health checkup” is 건강검진, romanized as Geonganggeomsil.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 건강검진.
Pronunciation Guide
건 (geon) sounds like 'gun'. 강 (gang) sounds like 'gang'. 검 (geom) sounds like 'gum'. 진 (jin) sounds like 'jin'. The 'ng' sound in 'geon' and 'gang' is like the 'ng' in 'sing'. The overall rhythm is quite even.
More Example Sentences
A doctor or health professional advising on preventative care.
매년 건강검진을 받는 것이 중요해요.
It's important to get a health checkup every year.
Someone sharing good news about their health with a friend.
이번에 건강검진 결과가 잘 나왔어요.
My health checkup results came out well this time.
Someone stating their plans to get a checkup.
건강검진 받으러 병원에 가야 해요.
I need to go to the hospital for a health checkup.
Cultural Context
Korea's national health insurance system (건강보험) provides comprehensive and affordable annual health screenings, making regular 건강검진 (health checkups) a common practice. Many companies also offer free checkups to their employees. This emphasis on preventative care contributes to Korea's high life expectancy and renowned healthcare quality. It's common for people to discuss their checkup schedules and results.
Editorial note
We review entries like 건강검진 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
건강검진 받다
to get a health checkup
정기 건강검진
regular health checkup
건강검진 예약
health checkup appointment
Related Expressions
건강보험
geongangboheom
health insurance
병원
byeongwon
hospital
진료
jillyo
medical examination/treatment
예방접종
yebangjeopjong
vaccination
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