Korean Dictionary

How to say “Health Insurance” in Korean

건강보험

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IntermediateHealth & Medical

Usage & Context

건강보험 is the national health insurance system that covers virtually all Korean citizens and long-term residents. The National Health Insurance Service (국민건강보험공단) administers the system and keeps out-of-pocket costs relatively low. Foreigners living in Korea for more than six months are required to enroll in 건강보험.

Example Sentence

건강보험 덕분에 의료비 부담이 크지 않아요.

Thanks to health insurance the medical cost burden is not too great.

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