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Healthcare in Korea for ESL Teachers: Insurance, Hospitals & Tips
ESL teachers in Korea are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHIS), split 50/50 with their employer (~3.5% each). A doctor visit costs 5,000-15,000 KRW with insurance. Dental checkups: 10,000-15,000 KRW. Prescription medication: 3,000-10,000 KRW. Emergency: dial 119. Korea has world-class healthcare at a fraction of Western costs.
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ESL365 Editorial Team. (2026, March 20). Healthcare in Korea for ESL Teachers: Insurance, Hospitals & Tips. ESL365. https://esl365.com /blog/healthcare-korea-esl-teachers-guide
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Sarah Chen
Senior ESL Consultant & TESOL Trainer
8+ years of experience
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- TESOL Certificate — Cambridge University (2016)
- CELTA — British Council (2017)
- MA in Applied Linguistics — University of Toronto (2015)
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