Korean Dictionary
How to say "Health Insurance" in Korean
“Health Insurance” in Korean is 건강 보험 (pronounced "Geongang boheom").
건강 보험
Geongang boheom
Usage & Context
Insurance covering medical expenses. Health insurance is mandatory in Korea and provided by the government.
Example Sentence
건강 보험료를 내요.
I pay health insurance premiums.
How to use 건강 보험 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Health Insurance” is 건강 보험, romanized as Geongang boheom.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '건강' (Geongang), sounds like 'gun-gang' where 'gun' rhymes with the English 'fun' and 'gang' rhymes with 'sang'. The second part, '보험' (boheom), sounds like 'boh-uhm', with 'boh' like 'bow' (as in bow and arrow) and 'uhm' like the 'um' in 'hum'.
More Example Sentences
A person complaining about the cost of their health insurance.
건강 보험료가 너무 비싸서 부담돼요.
Health insurance premiums are too expensive, so it's a burden.
Someone asking about health insurance eligibility for non-Koreans.
외국인도 한국에서 건강 보험에 가입할 수 있나요?
Can foreigners also enroll in health insurance in Korea?
Expressing relief after receiving medical treatment with insurance coverage.
건강 보험 덕분에 병원비 부담이 많이 줄었어요.
Thanks to health insurance, the burden of hospital costs has significantly decreased.
Cultural Context
In Korea, the National Health Insurance Service (국민건강보험공단) provides mandatory health insurance for all residents, including foreigners who reside for a certain period. It covers a significant portion of medical expenses, making healthcare relatively affordable. Many Koreans also opt for private indemnity insurance (실비 보험) to supplement the national coverage.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
건강 보험 가입
Health insurance enrollment
건강 보험 혜택
Health insurance benefits
건강 보험 카드
Health insurance card
Related Expressions
국민건강보험
Gungmin geongang boheom
National Health Insurance
의료비
Uiryobi
Medical expenses
보험료
Boheomnyo
Insurance premium
실비 보험
Silbi boheom
Private indemnity insurance
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