DB Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Non-life insurer selling health and medical expense insurance.
Also offers
South Korea
Statutory social insuranceHow health coverage works
In South Korea, basic health cover is provided by a statutory social insurance system.
Single-payer National Health Insurance Service covers all residents, with co-payments and some uncovered services. Most residents hold supplementary private indemnity or fixed-benefit health insurance.
Basic coverage is provided by the public system. National Health Insurance Service
Supplementary private insurance
Hanwha Life (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Life insurer with health, cancer and protection products.
Also offers
KB Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Non-life insurer offering indemnity and fixed-benefit health insurance.
Also offers
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Non-life insurer selling indemnity medical and health insurance.
Also offers
Samsung Life Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Life insurer offering health, cancer and critical illness products.
Also offers
Key facts
| Official source | National Health Insurance Service |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | DB Insurance, Hanwha Life, KB Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Samsung Life Insurance |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in South Korea?
Single-payer National Health Insurance Service covers all residents, with co-payments and some uncovered services. Most residents hold supplementary private indemnity or fixed-benefit health insurance.
Is private health insurance mandatory in South Korea?
No. In South Korea, basic cover comes from a statutory social insurance system. Private health insurance is optional and usually complements it.
Which health insurers can I look at in South Korea?
Well-known insurers listed for South Korea, in alphabetical order: DB Insurance, Hanwha Life, KB Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Samsung Life Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in South Korea?
National Health Insurance Service: https://www.nhis.or.kr