News Asia21 Oct 2025

South Korea:Foreigners' healthcare costs in Korea hit record highs, surpassing locals for major illnesses

| 21 Oct 2025


Data submitted to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service a member of the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee revealed that in 2024, health insurance treatment costs for foreigners totalled KRW1.97tn ($1.44bn), while benefits reached KRW1.47tn.

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